Cordless, Rechargeable Pool & Spa Vacuum

[dschribs]

I saw this last week at the New England Pool and Spa show. Looks really cool!!

Volt FX-8Li by Water Tech Pool and Spa Rechargeable Vacuum, VLTFX-8

Does any one own one?

Thanks!
Dan

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Looks like a more expensive version of this -

Water Tech Pool Blaster Max Li Pool & Spa Cleaner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B3SKN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_340CAb8R5RQ59

The Pool Blasters have been around for years and many TFPers use it for a quick cleanup. I’ve thought of getting one for my attached spa but I always find other uses for my $160....

 

[dschribs]

I think they are very similar.

The one I linked to has a larger head & more debris capacity. It also has a two year warranty vs the one year warranty of the Pool Blaster Max. Also has a Crevice Corner Nozzle which I think will come in handy for the corners of my in ground pool liner.

I think the FX-8Li is geared more towards commercial use - which makes sense since I saw it at a trade show for pool contractors. But I'm thinking it might be worth the extra money, especially w the longer warranty.

Does anyone have either one and can comment on how they like it (or don't like it)?

 

[thebombardier]

The Volt series is supposed to be a slightly uprated, private label version of the "Blue Line", which the Pool Blaster Max is part of. The battery lasts a little longer and the motor is a little more powerful. The FX-8 isn't necessarily commercial grade but it would be totally overkill for a spa, but if you're using it in an inground pool as well it's fine.

If you're looking for commercial grade my service tech uses something similar to the PRO 900.

 

[robl45]

I have a pool plaster max I believe it is. Was never overly impressed with it. Got it to do my stairs and jacuzzi and it was more trouble than it was worth.

 

[Swampwoman]

I've gone through two on the blue line so upgraded to this one for winter in-dome vacuuming. It works fine, battery life is longer, but I don't yet know if I'll eventually kill the battery, which I seemed to do with the lower end ones, likely through disuse and overcharging (eg using it, recharging, then forgetting for weeks I had it plugged in, which btw, you are not supposed to do

Being in the winter air dome and under a cover, I rarely need to vac at all, but its nice to have for parties etc. if folks track stuff in.

In open season I don't use the hand vacs much except for my hot tub, which seems to collect sand. For the pool, I run my dolphin m4. But in winter I store the dolphin.

 

[robl45]

I found it easier to just take my robot and drop it int he spa, it gets most of the stuff, basically just brush off the steps.

 

[PoolguyinCT]

I received a few “try me’s” a few seasons ago... they are nice for a last minute spa touch up.. but couldn’t handle the daily rigors of a service tech.

 

[easyliftn]

Did you remove the wheels for your vinyl pool with the pool blaster max?