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Pentair GW9500 Kreepy Krauly Great White Inground Pool Cleaner,Grey/Black
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Brand | Pentair |
Material | Vinyl |
Color | Grey/Black |
Item Weight | 19 Pounds |
Assembly Required | No |
About this item
- Automatic in-ground pool cleaner. SmartTrac Programmed Steering easily navigates around pool obstacles for uninterrupted cleaning. Adjustable to ensure the most effective cleaning
- Vacuum port door fitting has a spring-loaded cover for safety
- Cleans gunite, fiberglass, vinyl, and other specialty surfaces in a 15-inch path
- Unique turning mechanism allows escape from difficult areas
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Delivery | Get it Apr 3 - 8 | — | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 1 | — | — | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 1 |
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Suction power | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
Easy to assemble | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | — |
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power source | — | ac | manual | — | Hydraulic Powered | — |
style | In Ground | In Ground | In-ground | In Ground | 4-Wheel | — |
batteries required | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
weight | 19 pounds | — | — | 21.6 pounds | 19 pounds | — |
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Product information
Item Weight | 19 pounds |
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Manufacturer | Pentair |
ASIN | B002G9U17U |
Item model number | GW9500 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #74,506 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #27 in Suction Pool Cleaners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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- Bristle drive dislodges tough dirt and debris for quick and thorough cleaning.
- Programmed steering easily navigates around pool obstacles for uninterrupted cleaning.
- Nothing rivals the sheer power of the Great White cleaner. It's the ultimate cleaning machine.
Dirt Can't Hide From This Hungry Guy
Take a big bite out of pool maintenance with the Kreepy Krauly Great White Cleaner from Pentair. This hungry guy is on the prowl, scouring the depths for dirt and grime. Unlike other cleaners, the Great White cleaner scrubs and vacuums away the toughest dirt. Its bristle-drive mechanism has the strength to knock loose the most stubborn dirt, while the powerful vacuum action whisks away small and large debris.
- The bottom line: The Great White cleaner is well-suited for dish-, incline-, and hopper-bottom pools.
- A clean sweep: Bristle brush design easily loosens dirt from pool surfaces.
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Big AppetiteThe Great White cleaner cuts a 15" cleaning path and effectively cleans gunite, fiberglass, vinyl and other specialty surfaces. |
Dirt can't hideMoves easily into hard-to-reach spots. The agile turning mechanism allows escape from difficult areas. |
Fast, easy set-upSimply remove the Great White cleaner from the box, attach the hose, place it in the water and you're ready to relax. |
Ready to goThe cleaner comes fully equipped for immediate use. Also includes the UniDapt telepole adapter for spot clean-ups. |
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The unique bristle drive and oscillating vortex design effectively scrubs and vacuums away large and small debris. Well suited for flat, dish-incline and hopper-bottom pools.
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Customers like the quality and ease of installation of the pool vacuum. For example, they mention it's a pretty good cleaner, it cuts clean up time in half and works great for everyday maintenance. That said, opinions are mixed on stickiness, movement, ability to climb, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the pool vacuum. They mention that it's very effective, works great for everyday maintenance, and has cut their clean up time in half or more. The brushes also help to loosen dirt and sand in the bottom of the swimming pool, and all algae is gone.
"...We got them with the skimmer.Since then, it has kept the pool cleaner than any other device I've tried. The brushes really do a job...." Read more
"works well but costs alot" Read more
"...slow, not exactly the most efficient, but for the lower price - easy maintenance. It does pick up palm date seeds, leaves, etc...." Read more
"This unit lasts about 4 yrs before you have to begin rebuilding. Properly adjusted it climbs the walls and does not get stuck on bottom drain covers...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the pool vacuum. They say it's really easy to set up and use, with a flow control and gauge to adjust. They also say it is reliable and trouble free, with simple mechanisms that seem to last. Customers also mention that the vacuum is relatively easy to disassemble and clean up any slime or crusties on the gears. Overall, customers are happy with the ease and simplicity of installation.
"...The simplicity of the unit is real plus. The MX-8 is more expensive and much more complicated, and that means it's more vulnerable." Read more
"...The Great White is exactly that.Simple setup (real simple) and just let it go...." Read more
"...Again, it's relatively easy to disassemble, clean up any slime or crusties on the gears, and then it will work like new again throughout the..." Read more
"...The mechanism is much simpler, so it seems like it will last. It is much gentler on my vinyl liner. And it is $50 cheaper than the Great White...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pool vacuum. Some mention that it's well worth the investment, while others say that it is rather expensive and pricey to replace parts.
"...Well, well, well worth it." Read more
"works well but costs alot" Read more
"...replacement only comes in a kit of several pieces and is a little pricey for a plastic gear...." Read more
"...8/2016 Good for the price - it IS slow, not exactly the most efficient, but for the lower price - easy maintenance...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ability of the pool vacuum to climb. Some mention that it works flawlessly, it climbs the walls, and runs all around and cleans everything. However, others say that it never really climbed the walls.
"...The Great White and most vacuums will not climb the wall in this case. The incline to the wall...no problem... but not the actual side walls...." Read more
"...changes direction if it gets stuck or reaches the top of water, climbs walls, and semi-fast moving...." Read more
"...My winter settings - 11pm to 6am. It will not climb stairs and clean coves, but my scalloped 16x32 x6' rectangle." Read more
"...It is not designed to climb the walls or run a consistent pattern, you would need to purchase a more expensive model for this function...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stickiness of the pool vacuum. Some mention that it doesn't get stuck, while others say that it gets stuck around the drain and on the stairs.
"...It does occasionally get stuck on the pool light (of all places)..." Read more
"...Properly adjusted it climbs the walls and does not get stuck on bottom drain covers. Have tried others but always come back to this unit...." Read more
"...The problem is evident when leaves are picked up and the leaves get stuck at every joint in the hose necessitating opening each joint to clean out..." Read more
"...No secondary pump needed, wide vacuum, changes direction if it gets stuck or reaches the top of water, climbs walls, and semi-fast moving...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the movement of the pool vacuum. Some mention that it has few moving parts and starts moving around at a good clip, while others say that it does not move outside of a 6x6 square in. Some customers also mention that the cleaner needs very strong suction to move and that it continues to float to the top.
"...Wanted to try something new so I purchased a Kreepy Krauly. Hardly any moving parts made sense to me...." Read more
"...It does pick up palm date seeds, leaves, etc. minimal moving parts, the brushes and minimal moving parts is what I was looking for in a less than $..." Read more
"...Oh how I wish I could get my money back. This thing will get stuck on the side of the pool at a transition from angle to flat. Seriously...." Read more
"...was that after doing all this, I put it in the water and it failed to move--so after taking it to a pool place and asking if they could repair it, I..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the pool vacuum. Some mention that it is quiet and barely makes any sound, while others say that it makes a horrible sucking sound and wakes them up.
"...when the wheels are worn it climbs out of the water and make a horrible sucking sound and wakes me up. Then the Great White...." Read more
"...This vacuum does the trick!!! And it barely makes any sound which is heaven for me. I hated the jackhammer. I highly recommend this vacuum!" Read more
"...Even swallows goggles!!!! What the??? LOLIt is a little noisy but for us it's not an issue because the pool is on ground level & our living..." Read more
"So far I love this. It cleans the entire pool, easy to set up, so quiet. Best cleaner we have owned so far." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the spin of the pool vacuum. They say that it likes to run in circles, doesn't like walls, corners, and misses a lot. The gears won't turn properly, and it looks like an entire section is busted. Some customers also mention that the vacuum simply refuses to go there and does not pick up anything but the smallest leaf pieces.
"...Finally after five years it started running in small circles and the guys at Leslie's Pool just threw up their hands...." Read more
"...the machine simply refuses to go there...." Read more
"...thing might just march into the shallow end, it interrupts itself, spins around, and inexplicably goes to the deep end...." Read more
"...about four months then it will start to shake itself apart... stop turning all the way... eat its own skirt start to get caught up...." Read more
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We have a tough pool. I maintain it myself because pool guys take one look and quote an outrageous price. We live at the very northern end of the Los Angeles basin, nestled against the mountains that form the basin's northern border. It's a beautiful place to live, but several times a year the Santa Ana winds come, and during those times, the pool needs attention every day. Our property is ringed by eight huge pines that are beautiful and I would never dream of cutting down, but when the winds come, our pool fills up with pine needles first, then pine pellets a couple of weeks later. The winds also scrape dirt off the bare spots in the mountains and dump it in the pool. One day's wind is enough to turn the blue bottom brown.
I had a Hayward Navigator for about five years. It worked most of the time, but it wasn't a set-it-and-leave-it device. We have a rectangular 40x20 pool with semicircular steps in one corner. The Navigator would hang up on those steps every time. It might take 5 minutes, it might take 45 minutes, but sooner or later you had to run out and clear it. It also spent a lot of time in the shop, sometimes multiple visits for the same problem. Finally after five years it started running in small circles and the guys at Leslie's Pool just threw up their hands.
Since the Navigator, we tried two other cleaners, one expensive and one cheap. Neither worked. I asked around at several different pool shops for a cleaner that wouldn't get hung up on our steps, and the Baracuda MX-8 was mentioned several times. Luckily, I read the reviews here before buying it, as it seems a heavy leaf load will strip out the MX-8's gears.
I tried the Great White based on the reviews, and it has been just great. It's a very simple mechanism but it works well for my difficult pool. It has yet to get hung up on the steps. Whenever it gets stuck on anything, it starts to spin and eventually pull itself off. My steps give it no trouble at all, but the circular cap on the pool drain confuses it. It'll take several minutes to clear itself, but it always does.
The manual said to vacuum the pool thoroughly before the setting the Great White off on its maiden voyage, but I needed a tough test fast to decide whether I was going to keep it, so I gave it its first test on a day after the worst Santa Ana winds we've had in 2-3 years. The pool was full of needles, leaves, small pine branches, twigs, etc. It cleaned the whole thing. I had to take it out of the pool three times to remove a jam of leaves and twigs, but that's easy to do. Also, the clear hose really helps in telling where the jam is. It won't swallow the branches, but it doesn't get hung up on them either. When it finished its run, the pool was clean except for 5 or 6 branches and 3 or 4 large twigs that the vacuum wouldn't have passed either. We got them with the skimmer.
Since then, it has kept the pool cleaner than any other device I've tried. The brushes really do a job. It has even removed some stains the chemicals didn't touch.
The Great White is slow, real slow. It cleans the middle six times for every time it cleans the corners. But most of the time, that doesn't matter. Set it before going to work and when you come back, you'll have a clean pool. If I haven't run the cleaner for four days and company is coming in two hours, I'll take a Navigator over a Great White, but otherwise the Great White is far better.
Now here's one important key. The Great White is VERY sensitive to pressure, and you won't hit the right pressure setting by fiddling with the dial, not at first anyway. The dial on the pressure valve says FASTER and SLOWER, but that's meaningless for the Great White. It has to be at the right pressure or it won't work right.
When you first set the dial, Pentair gives you a pressure meter to make the adjustment. The picture in the manual shows that you should place the meter on the end of one length of hose and move the dial until the disc is between the lines. This doesn't work because 40 feet of hose and a giant leafcatcher will change the pressure at the vacuum head. So put everything on your line that you plan to put on it, and place the meter out on the end of the hose, and then set it. It's a two-person job but worth doing. Also, as the pressure at the filter changes, you'll need to adjust the pressure on the Great White. After awhile, mostly by observing how far it goes up the walls, you can set the pressure properly without the meter, but use it at first because otherwise the Great White doesn't work right. Most of the complaints I've read here seem to result from an improper pressure setting.
I really can't speak to the repair reliability of the Great White after two months, but it looks good so far. The simplicity of the unit is real plus. The MX-8 is more expensive and much more complicated, and that means it's more vulnerable.
QUICK NOTE... Amazon page does not say it but there is a one hundred (100) rebate if you goto manufactures website.
There are a lot of options when considering a pool vacuum. Mine was mainly wanting one that worked but not costing and arm and leg. The Great White is exactly that.
Simple setup (real simple) and just let it go. It says in a 6 hour window it will cover your entire pool but i have seen it in about half that time.
Some reviews mention vacuums of all kinds getting stuck. With this one just wait 1-2 minutes and it will turn itself around (designed that way). It also is designed to spend majority of time in deep end as that is where most dirt and leaves gather in pools... it will get to your shallow end though.
ONE THING TO NOTE: My pool has a shallow and deep end (9 feet). The deep end has slanted sides that come up to main side wall at about 3 feet from top of pool. Where that meets there is a crease (not rounded like a bowl but a crevous). The Great White and most vacuums will not climb the wall in this case. The incline to the wall...no problem... but not the actual side walls. The only way this or most would do that is if you have a bowl shape at the sides (meaning a smooth curve from bottom to side wall. Newer pool are more like this then older ones like mine... This is also true of stairs although very randomly it may make it up but don't count on it.
BUT... this is no issue as i have seen. Once this thing gets going there is little need to vacuum the stairs and walls as no dirt sits long enough to compile on them.
SUGGESTION: You have to read the whole instructions manual pre-setup to realize you can do this... but you can use you skimmer basket with the vacuum plate... this is good if you get lots of leaves. The main setup assumes you are going right to skimmer port and not using it... but like 10 second attachment to plate and you are good to use it.
For this price (and rebate I mentioned)... I am enjoying my pool with hours less work each week and t didn;t hurt the wallet much to do it. Well, well, well worth it.