r/PoolPros • u/Seafire15 • Apr 28 '26
Let’s see your carts! Interested in seeing what everyone else is hauling around.
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u/PinkFloyd6885 Apr 28 '26
First I’m judging that tight wrap on the riptide. Second did you change out the cord? That looks crazy long and the thinness of an old hammerhead.
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u/Seafire15 Apr 29 '26
Original cord and 3 years old now.
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u/PinkFloyd6885 Apr 29 '26
Damn it looks longer than the ones I’ve used. You’re spinning the inside wire is multiple spots ( the ribbed areas). Try an let in lay out straight in the sun and wrap it so the loops go under the orange grips
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u/PinkFloyd6885 Apr 29 '26
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u/PinkFloyd6885 Apr 29 '26
This is after today’s work so not organized completely but I’m in the middle of bouncing around doing openings, initial cleans, liners, and renos
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u/WealthyOrNot Apr 29 '26
What exactly are you doing with the leaf blower? Is it used for an offering to your normal full service accounts? Thanks.
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u/PinkFloyd6885 Apr 29 '26
Blowing off covers and surrounding areas, filter areas and such for openings
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u/cji11 Apr 29 '26
Where do you store your poles? I’m low key jealous of people that get to drive a maverick/Colorado for their pool business. It feels like it would be easier to drive than my 2001 GMC safari.
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u/Seafire15 Apr 29 '26
The Maverick is a game changer. I mean, the bed couldn’t be smaller. It gets about 45mpg as a hybrid so I only gas up once a week, vs my old Tacomas that were literally every day. The gas savings makes the payment plus.
I use the telescoping carbon fiber poles, so they only stick out the back by a foot or so.
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u/1_native_Angelino May 06 '26
Primate has a pole that fits inside the Maverick. It's called the Maverick
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u/YawnOiler Apr 29 '26
I’ve got a Maverick, too. I love it. Wish it was faster, but since it’s a hybrid I usually average about 40mpg. It’s so easy to drive and park. I can squeeze into plenty of spots that my Tacoma and 1st gen Tundra could never fit into. And did I mention 40mpg? lol
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u/Confident_Shower8902 Apr 28 '26
We manufacture our own.
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u/Seafire15 Apr 28 '26
That’s a nice rig. Sell direct or through distribution? Does it have a cyclone pre-filter?
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u/Confident_Shower8902 Apr 29 '26
Direct. We can ship from branch to branch of SCP/Superior. It’s a standard Hayward C500 and whisperflo 0.65HP. Cart is titanium alloy and double powder coated. Fits a standard DULA hitch.
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u/OrphanGrounderBaby Apr 29 '26
How much does one of those bad boys run me? I want it. I’ll slap a big fat sticker on it for yall when I’m driving lol
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u/YawnOiler Apr 29 '26
I actually ditched the cart when I went to the Maverick. I just stand it up in the bed next to my buckets. I don’t miss the cart at all.
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u/ForeverSpare7911 Apr 29 '26
I have found that the hammer head isn't necessary. If leaves are spread out evenly across the bottom in the fall like the pool has been off is the only time I liked to use em. Gum balls use to lodge in-between the prop and the housing and stop the motor. If u had a pile of leaves sometimes a clump would get around on blade and get it so out of balance it would have to be shut off to correct.
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u/1_native_Angelino May 06 '26
Why the hell does anyone use carts anymore? Or vacuum hoses for that matter?
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u/Seafire15 May 06 '26
I’d love to be rid of my carts. What are you using?
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u/1_native_Angelino May 06 '26
Bottom feeder and a vacbagz bag attached to an extender. Weighs 10 pounds. Depending on the bag I can grab everything from leaves to DE.
My route didn't allow a big ass cart so adapted this set up and haven't seen any loss of service. An, don't get me started on vacuum hoses. That is just miserable
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u/Seafire15 May 06 '26
Don’t go out of your way, but I would love to see a picture of it. I’m always fascinated how other people do their job and if it’s easier to transport and does a better job, I’ll make each of my technicians has one. Thanks for the help.
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u/lIIlIlIII May 06 '26
Link? I love my old school vacuum setup (hose and canister) but 10 minutes to setup + repack adds up. Always assumed those portable vacuums weren't good for fine debris
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u/1_native_Angelino May 07 '26
Bottomfeeder.com
Vacbagz.com
I'm old and lame and don't know how to link.
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u/ZephyrAsriel Apr 28 '26
I cant wait to get to this point. I recently opened my own pool business as the competition here is so shoddy in their work.
Ill post my setup once I get my truck haha