The Hayward Wanda the Whale
The Hayward Wanda the Whale above ground pool vacuum is one of the most beloved and top-selling vacuums on the market. It is an automatic pool vacuum specially produced for above ground pools that have vinyl liners. It functions just as well on pools with flat bottoms and pools with dished bottoms. Hayward is a company renown for their high quality pool vacuums, and the Wanda The Whale lives up to the name.
Function & Usage
The Wanda The Whale cleaner propels itself. It utilizes a patented technology called SmartDrive, which controls its steering. This makes it vacuum more rapidly and more efficiently than just about any other bottom-roving cleaner, because the other vacuums roam about in random patterns. While this above ground pool cleaner works in the same way as the Diver Dave and the AquaBug models, it moves a little more quickly than the other two, and thus vacuums the pool in a shorter period of time.
Safety
One of the most important things about this cleaner is that it keeps the pool clean with its incredibly powerful suction power. It uses no harmful chemical sanitizers. This means that you can maintain a low level of chemicals in your pool. Too many chemicals in the water can cause unwanted health effects. This is especially pertinent when children will be swimming in the pool. Children’s’ immune systems are not as stable and well developed as those of adults. For this reason it is imperative to limit the amount of chemicals in the pool.
Appearance & Looks
Wanda The Whale has an eye-catching color and pattern, which distinguishes it from other automatic above ground pool vacuums. Kids like the fun design, which resembles a friendly blue whale. However don’t be fooled by its fun exterior; this cleaner is one of the best automatic cleaners available.
Performance & Ability
The suction mechanism on this cleaner is incredibly strong. It can suck up everything from dirt and tiny particles to fallen leaves and twigs. If you intend to use it to pick up leaves, you may want to invest in a leaf canister. The leaf canister will prevent leaves and twigs from going to your filter after they are picked up by the vacuum, and therefore, you will extend the life of your pump and filter.
Necessary Equipment
The Hayward Wanda The Whale cleaner functions with a standard above ground pool filtration system. No additional booster pump or other equipment is necessary. It comes with a 30-foot hose.
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