Baracuda W01698 Ranger Suction Side Automatic Above-Ground Pool Cleaner
- Affordable and dependable automatic pool cleaner for above-ground pools
- Removes dirt, twigs, and other debris with no extra plumbing
- Installs in minutes, the extra large wheel deflector helps prevent the cleaner from getting caught on steps, stairs, or in corners
- Flowkeeper valve and Insta-Skim Compact self-adjusting flow control valves automatically regulate water flow
- 1-year limited warranty covers manufacturing defects and wear and tear on cleaner and hoses
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List Price: $ 214.13
Price: $ 96.99
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Amazing!,
We bought this cleaner for our 24′ above ground pool. We had purchased an aqua critter in 2008 and were never satisfied with the quality of cleaning it did. The wheels and the black rim on the critter kept popping off and it never quite had enough suction power that would do a thorough job. We would just end up using the manual cleaner that came with the pool to finish up what the critter didn’t pick up. We decided to purchase the Baracuda W01698 Ranger due to the fact that it was one working part and the price could not be beat by either our local pool dealer or our online pool place. We are extremely pleased with this unit. We haven’t had it for too long but after reading other reviews, it looks like it should hold up pretty well! I would highly recommend this product!
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|What I expected,
Purchase this item a few months ago. Easy install that did not take very long to set up. I have an eighteen foot pool with creases in the bottom. It does take a long time to completely cover the entire bottom but it does clean very well. The only draw back is that it will stop working when more than one leaf is sucked into the skimmer basket. Other than that it works just fine. I do recommend this product.
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|Superior above-ground pool vac!,
This is a replacement for my Kreepy Crawly which was quite noisy but seemingly pretty effective…until I got the Baracuda! The Ranger runs very quietly, you can’t hear it at all, in fact, and is designed NOT to make a flapping sound. Thank you! Assembly is easy, instructions are clear. Assemble and voila! it’s off and running. Like all pool vacs, it wants to ask the bottom corner of the stepped ladder for a date but just nudge it away with a pool pole and it keeps doing the job or just raise the ladder. I’ve got a 15′ x 30′ oval pool, used all the hoses it came with and kept the Flowvalve factory setting on 1 (comes with 3). I was amazed at how quickly the pool was cleaned. Within a couple of hours, sediment and debris (a week after shocking it) was sucked away. I have a small issue with the red Flowvalve pull tab that permits adjustment for which I contacted the company directly about. Make sure your return ‘eye’ is turned downward like it’s supposed to be to center debris and also assist the circulation patterns of the vac correctly. After use, I laid it out in a straight line on the deck and quickly hosed it off. If you’re in the market for a fabulous above-ground vac, do yourself a favor and get it from In the Swim for lightning-fast shipping: Delivered in 2 days with the free ship option offered!
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