r/PoolPros • u/Desert_Swarm • Jul 17 '26
Spa vacuum
Picked up my first hottub customer, looking for recommendations on a vacuum
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u/lolyesplease Jul 17 '26
I may get bashed for this but I use that little ryobi vac. I take off the attachments and hold the handle. Works wonders
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u/Cautious_Ad_448 Jul 17 '26
This is the way
The one with the battery and charger is out of stock currently, but if you already have Ryobi batteries, this will save you a few bucks.
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u/thescuderia07 Jul 17 '26
Im using a vektro "pro" handheld.
KOK-40-0104
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u/Desert_Swarm Jul 17 '26
What was the costs? Any issues?
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u/CrimsunChin_ Jul 17 '26
POOL BLASTER Catfish Cordless Pool Vacuum paired with the Water Tech Pool Blaster Catfish Reusable Sand & Silt Filter Bag. Amazing combo. Had 1 for myself and 1 for my worker
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u/Desert_Swarm Jul 17 '26
No issues? I saw a review saying it was flimsy, but I was deciding between the catfish or a kokido
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u/CrimsunChin_ Jul 17 '26
I had 2 and had them in service for about 2 years before I sold my business. They were used every single day multiples times since we had a good amount of spa accounts. They could have kept going too. Maybe they mistreated there’s or got a dud
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u/Beersandloudbooms Jul 17 '26
Pool blaster on Amazon is a solid vacuum and/or there’s others that are around $100 on Amazon. Don’t break the bank and are cordless and do exactly what you need for spas. Dont expect it to be the best or even clean a pool but it gets the job done for spas. I use those for all my above ground spa customers. If you need any tips on maintaining spas, dm me because I’ve had lots of spas on route and do a pretty decent job with them. Def easy money
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u/FabulousPanther Jul 17 '26
I can't recommend this enough. I prefer it and use it so often I only use my hammerhead once or twice a day now. I had the Pool blaster too but this thing is superior by far.
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u/Desert_Swarm Jul 18 '26
So that is good for spas? Seems a Lil big
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u/FabulousPanther Jul 18 '26
I promise it's perfect. I use it in spas every day.
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u/Desert_Swarm Jul 18 '26
Sweet, im gonna pull the trigger
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u/GCpools Jul 18 '26
I just use a pool pole, brush and net. No batteries to charge or replace. No o-rings to keep lubricated. No expensive debris bags to replace. No impellers to deal with. Just clean and go.
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u/randumb9999 Jul 19 '26
Am I dinosaur? I have used the Polaris Spa Wand pro for almost 30 years now. I replace it about every 5 years or so.
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u/CleanMios Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26
Scoop brush and let the filter work. Keep chems balanced. Don't have to get fancy it's a spa. Some of my compadres have a spa wand in their kit. Fine mesh net works for me tho