Pool Cleaners and Vacuums

Pool cleaners and pool vacuums for above ground pools and spas, mostly from Bestway: robotic models, cordless and rechargeable vacuums, manual kits that run off a filter pump or a garden hose, a wall-mounted skimmer and a leaf eater. Prices run from $37.90 to $265.90, including GST.

How to choose a pool cleaner

Start with the size of the pool and how it is built. The Bestway cordless vacuum suits spas and pools up to 3.05m across, and the rechargeable AquaSurge reaches pools up to 6.10m. The Aquajack 127 is a portable rechargeable vacuum for pools and spas with water 0.45 to 1.4 metres deep. The Flowclear manual cleaner and the maintenance kit suit pools up to 3.96m, and the kit with a 6m hose that runs off your filter pump suits round pools up to 4.57m. A robotic cleaner works on its own: the Bestway model, listed for a flat-bottomed pool floor, covers up to 18 square metres on a 30-minute charge, and the Aquabuddy runs for up to 75 minutes and parks itself at the pool edge when the battery is low. The Bestway robot, the Flowclear manual cleaner and the surface skimmer are listed as not compatible with steel wall pools.

Pool cleaner types compared

For help deciding between a robot and a manual kit, read our guide to robotic and manual pool cleaners.

Frequently asked questions

Which pool cleaner suits a pool under trees?

The HydroActive leaf eater runs off a garden hose and lifts large amounts of leaves off the floor into a bag where regular vacuums block up; it needs a pole, sold separately. A wall-mounted surface skimmer catches floating leaves in a basket before they reach the pump.

What is the difference between a robotic cleaner and a manual pool vacuum?

A robotic cleaner works on its own: the Bestway robot starts when submerged and stops when lifted out. A manual vacuum is moved over the pool floor by hand on a pole, powered by batteries, a garden hose or your filter pump.

Do I need a pump to use a pool vacuum?

Not for the robotic, cordless, rechargeable or garden hose models. The kit with a 6m hose and the surface skimmer both need a filter pump rated 2,006 litres an hour or more, so see our pool pumps and filters.

Can I use a pool cleaner on a steel wall pool?

Not all of them. The Bestway robot, the surface skimmer and the Flowclear manual cleaner are listed as not compatible with steel wall pools, so check each product's list against your pool.

How long does a cordless or robotic pool cleaner run per charge?

Run times are 30 minutes for the Bestway robot, 50 for the AquaSurge, up to 60 for the Aquajack 127 and up to 75 for the Aquabuddy. The Bestway cordless vacuum runs on eight AA batteries, which are not supplied.

Is there a cordless pool cleaner?

Yes. The Bestway and Aquabuddy robotic cleaners are cordless and battery powered. The AquaSurge and the Aquajack 127 are rechargeable vacuums. The Bestway cordless vacuum runs on eight AA batteries, which are not supplied.

Which pool cleaner suits an in-ground pool?

Most cleaners here are listed for above ground pools and spas. The Aquabuddy robotic cleaner is listed for above ground and small in-ground pools, with a maximum pool depth of 3m and a cleaning area of up to 80 square metres.

How much does a pool cleaner cost?

Prices on this page run from $37.90 for the Bestway Flowclear manual cleaner to $265.90 for the Aquabuddy robotic cleaner, including GST. The Bestway robotic cleaner is $189.90 and the AquaSurge rechargeable vacuum is $72.90.

Which pool vacuum suits a small pool or spa?

The Bestway cordless vacuum is listed for spas and pools up to 3.05m across, and the Aquajack 127 for pools and spas with water 0.45 to 1.4 metres deep. The Flowclear manual cleaner and the maintenance kit are listed for pools up to 3.96m.

Is there an automatic pool vacuum that cleans on its own?

Yes, the two robotic cleaners. The Bestway robot covers up to 18 square metres on a 30-minute run and is listed for the floor of a flat-bottomed above ground pool. The Aquabuddy lists a cleaning area of up to 80 square metres, up to 75 minutes of work and self-parking at the pool edge when the battery is low.

For the pool itself and its equipment, see above ground kids pools, pool pumps and filters and pool covers.

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