The Hayward Aquabug, at least I think it's working.
I was lucky to get one of these Hayward Aquabugs from a friend for free who's pool was recently disassembled. It works pretty well, although the key to operation appears to be to have 2 people set it up and it's best to use it in an already clean pool that one has already vacuumed manually. It is used in above ground pools. It operates on the suction of the pool filter and moves around using 4 vibrating, smooth plastic legs. Mine tends to stay in areas of the pool where the ground is at its lowest point. It does seem to help in a preventative way in helping pick up dirt that might have been missed in an earlier cleaning.
My best results were:
*Backwash your sand filter before use
*Lower the Aquabug by itself into pool and fill with water before attaching hose
*Make sure your hose is prefilled with water as well
*Do not leave completed unsupervised, check on its progress once in awhile
* Have a friend help you set it up
Usefulness: 3 out of 4 stars
Reliability: 3 out of 4 stars
Entertainment value: 2 out of 4 stars
If you find a used Hayward Aquabug for sale at a yard sale, it's well worth picking up. The link below is the official operation manual.
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