Is The Hayward Wanda The Whale The Best Above Ground Pool Vacuum?

The Hayward 900 Wanda the Whale is one of the most beloved above ground pool vacuums. It is an automatic pool cleaner made specially for vinyl-lined above ground pools. It works equally as well on flat-bottomed and dished-bottom pools. Hayward is known for their well-constructed pool cleaners. Like its cousins the AquaBug and Diver Dave, it is built to last.

Function
In the same way as with Hayward's other automatic pool cleaners, such as Diver Dave and the AquaBug, Wanda The Whale¬%u2020is self-propelled. It, along with the others, uses a technology patented by Hayward called SmartDrive, which controls the steering to clean more rapidly and more efficiently than most other bottom-roving vacuums, which move around in a random pattern. While the Wanda the Whale above ground pool cleaner works in the same way as the Diver Dave and the AquaBug models, it moves slightly faster than the other two, and thus cleans the pool in a shorter amount of time.

Suction
The sucking mechanism on Wanda The Whale is strong. It picks up everything from sand and microscopic particles to twigs and fallen leaves. If you plan to use it to suck up leaves, you may want to invest in a¬%u2020leaf catcher, which will keep your filter from clogging. It's an inexpensive investment which will keep you from wasting time and energy unclogging your filter, or, worse, having to make an unnecessary repair.

Design
Just as with Hayward's other above ground pool cleaners the AquaBug and Diver Dave, Wanda The Whale comes in a distinct color and pattern, which sets it apart from other automatic above ground pool vacuums. Kids love the fun design, which looks like a friendly blue whale. But don't judge a book by its cover; Wanda The Whale¬%u2020is one of the best automatic cleaners one can buy.

Equipment
The Hayward Wanda The Whale automatic pool vacuum¬%u2020works with a standard above ground pool filtration system, so it is not necessary to buy an additional booster pump. This is good because it saves energy, and therefore, of course, reduces the cost of electricity bills.

Safety
One of the most important things about Wanda The Whale, as well as with Hayward's other above ground pool vacuums, is that it keeps the pool clean with its strong sucking ability as opposed to using harsh chemical sanitizers. Too many chemicals in the water can lead to poor health effects. This is especially so with children, whose immune systems are not as strong and well developed as adults'. The last thing we would want is for the pool to make our kids ill - or worse, to develop more serious cancers.

What's Included
Included with the Hayward Wanda The Whale is a DVD and a 30' hose that connects to your pump.

Full Specs
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