Catfish Ultra (Gen 2) Cordless Pool Vacuum, Increased Power & Capacity, Rechargeable, Manual, Battery-Powered, Swimming Pool Cleaner Ideal for Inground & Above Ground Pools, by Water Tech

This vacuum is awesome. I have one of those robot vacuums that run around the pool on its own, but I bought this to use when I want to vacuum without missing a spot. This vacuum picks up well. It is light. It is very easy to change the filter. I actually bought additional filters so that I could take out the dirty one and put in a clean one, because the battery in the vacuum lasts 45 - 60 minutes. My pool is 24 x 52, so I wanted to be able to vacuum it all at once without recharging the battery, and it works well. I use it about once every two weeks. Just push the button! The battery takes a few hours to re-charge. And it is a USA product. Would definitely buy again.

This pool vacuum comes standard with a very durable microfiber filter that traps fine dust and allows for faster, more effective cleaning, with minimal dust dispersion. The motor power is sufficient, as is the battery life for small pools. You save a good amount of money by maintaining the pool yourself periodically, and the results are even better than when you hire a service, since this vacuum doesn’t send debris to the pool’s filter but captures it in its own, extending the overall system’s lifespan. Of all the ones I’ve tried, this is the best vacuum brand.

Really gets the fine dirt and debris on bottom of pool. Even vacuuming the old way through skimmer & hose the fine dirt goes right back in the pool, this vacuum gets it. Very easy to use instead of the old way hooking up hoses. I started with the lower price of an item like this, the only thing is the vacuum head is small and you have to make sure you keep it level so it stays down and vacuums. The filter is easy to reverse and wash out. This one works and am very happy with the purchase and the price, makes it easier to vacuum pool and more convient.

The simplicity of attaching this to the end of a pole, switching it on and giving the pool a quick once over makes this the huge value that it is. The suction is plenty powerful for my 16 x 32 in ground pool and the debris capacity for routine cleaning is adequate. Fine particles like algae and pollen will gum up the filter quickly, but it’s easy to rinse it out with a hose and get back to vacuuming. The case is a bit fragile and developed a crack within the first season. I don’t recall dropping it or anything, but I also don’t think it arrived defective. Regardless, the crack allowed the motor/battery compartment to flood and the unit is dead. You can replace that bit for about $50 and I will do that because I believe it’s worth it. I’ll just need to be much more careful going forward. If you are considering this vacuum and have any doubts about performance, they are unfounded. This works great, just treat it with care.

This is by far, the best little cordless Vacuum. I completely wore out the first one and am happy to be able to purchase another! It cleans everything off the bottom... even has a perfect filter bag that picks up the silt on the bottom. I find that if you keep a bucket of water nearby, you can empty the bag and rinse it out easier. So many friends are buying this vacuum now! Great quality... charges up easily and charges long enough to clean my 25' above ground pool.

5 stars for performance. 2 stars for reliability. 4 stars for warranty repair. The vacuum does an excellent job picking up sand, dead algae, and small/fine junk that ends up in the pool. It won't pick up leaves. Filter does require regular clean out to keep working well. Battery lasts for light cleaning. Mine did break after about 1 months use. The manufacturer did honor the warranty and repaired it quickly, but I did have to pay for the shipping back to them. Mine broke when the charging cable and charging port became corroded. Going forward, I'm going to make sure the charging port is completely dry, and then unplug the charger when its done charging. Hoping this helps it last longer. I've owned a number of products from this company. They all perform great, but break pretty quickly.

We have purchased a couple of these over the past years for our pool. They work great! Recently, our vac would not charge, and it was slightly less than a year old. I called the manufacturer, and they sent me a RMA form to fill out to get a replacement motor/battery replacement that I could install myself. Two days later, I had the complete motor/battery with a new charger too. Easy to install, and I was back in operation. GREAT customer service!!!!!!

Pleasantly surprised. It does have decent but not great suction after it sucks up just a handful of small leaves. So I quickly learned to empty it often if there were several leaves to clean up. It does do a quick and convenient job on the pool steps and the jacuzzi. Not sufficient for any large area. The pole, as others have stated, is complete junk. Just use your regular metal skimmer pole. Easy to clean; just spray your gun on your hose inside and everything rinses out pretty well. I recommend it for small jobs.