does this pick up algae
1674977
Yes it picks up everything and I never have a problem getting someone to clean the pool. There are 2 filters a netted one and a micro fiber I use both together and it removes big things and everything else. I was without filtration for about 10 days waiting for it to be fixed and without this I would have been over run with a mess. I love it.
1674978
No. Algae usually sticks to the pool walls and this doesn't work. You have to use algaecide and treat it well then brush the walls and backwash. As a preventative measure I use a chemical called "Phos free" it neutralizes the phosphates in the water so there is no "food" for the algae. Algae uses phosphates for their intake just like plants. With no phosphates algae cannot survive.
1674979
Picked it up off of the floor. But I still had to scrub it off the walls with brush..
1674980
I'm not sure what algae looks like but it has picked up everything that I have seen that doesn't look right on the white pool floor and sides.
1674981
It does to the loose ones. There are little brushes at the bottom which help, but you probably want to use the micro bags to trap them all. But again, the problem with the micro bags are that they block/reduce the suction as they trap the dirt/algae.
1674982
Once I realized it came with two micro filter bags I used one of these and it worked so much better at picking up algae and the smaller debris. Also, I recommend removing the wheels to clean small debris as it helps the suction area make contact better with the bottom of the pool! I am so, so happy with this vacuum!
1674983
It does pick up algae, I ordered a second filtering bag especially for algae when I bought the pool blaster.
891926
I bought the pond vac to remove dead "sludge" from the bottom of my water garden ponds.It will certainly pick up sand. I must admit though,that the vacuum power requires constant "tickling" to maintain the vacuum power (the placement of the vacuum has to be ideally below the pond level being vacuumed.
2207600
My water was cloudy for months. I tried everything you could buy at the pet store. The Green Killing Machine completely cleared my water within days and it has been clear for over 6 months. I will keep it in the event I get this type of algae growth again. I would agree that it doesn't seem to have a strong flow, but it is the UV light that is killing the algae so you really do not want the water to rush through the device.
1557968
Definitely not live algae. This has no brushes and algae tends to stick a bit even when it's been killed. Even my more expensive Aquabot with brushes has a tough time with algae. As I said in my review this is best used for large and/or loose debris.
1680783
This vacuum uses water pressure to clean the bottom. So I am not sure if it will remove algae. That being said I have been using it for a couple of months and do not have any algae issues. It has continuously removed various particles and debris from our pool bottom.
1250527
Mark, the Pool Rover Jr. is designed to vacuum, so all loose dirt and algae will be cleaned but if the algae is actively growing this unit does not have the capability to scrub like some of our more advanced cleaners.
735942
It will pick anything up. But i have a net i installed before it goes into the pump so it doesnt go through i just empty the net after the cleaning .. works really well
1193850
It picks up dead algae just fine, especially with a filter bag. To pick up live algae, you need to press down pretty hard. Use algaecide first, or right after, and it will clean up easily. I love mine because it does go through the filter, making opening and maintaining much easier.
1557962
Hi This is Steve at Aqua Products, This unit is indeed designed to vacuum debris including leaves, loose algae and sand. Be sure to empty the bag often. Note: Some stubborn debris that sticks to the bottom may benefit from units that Scrub or those that have Power Washing Jets - these help loosen that debris and vacuum it up more efficiently. If you would like more information please reach out to me at sferry@aquaproducts.com
1557966
We've had our unit for less than 2 weeks and it's been a champ at vacuuming up algae . We don't have issues with leaves or sand, just algae and bugs.
1330576
I can honestly say it has vacuumed up everything from leaves to sand to mulch. Can't say about the algae, I guess if it's not attached it would, but can't say one way or the other. I do love this vacuum, really beats lugging the big hose out!!
1737290
This is the downside of the globe; algae collects inside. To clean it out the method is sand and water. The sand acts as an abrasive and scours out the algae as you shake the globe. The use of any cleaner is not recommended because the cleaning product will absorb into any remaining algae and be released into your plants during use. The sand will not harm your plants.
1764972
Yes, it goes directly to your filtering system. It doesn't pick up big stuff like leaves though. We clean our filters only every few weeks.
144537
No this does not clean algea from the bottom of the pool... The most it will do is stir it up & you can hope the filter gets some of it...
2272291
The Mag Float may help with getting rid of the algae, you may also need to scrape some of it off with something else but it will not completely get rid of it. According to others they have had to increase the PO4 dosing and lessen the amount of time you have the lights on. Usually the the algae will go away once the tank has matured.
1442965
Definitely not. It isn't even powerful enough to pick up the algae flakes. And, the way it's designed to turn on and off causes water to seep into the battery compartment if your not careful. Al in all, a complete waste of money.
1250526
Somewhat, it will not loosen algae that has settled in the bottom of the pool (you have to get broom & sweep.) It does not have the power to suck the algae off the bottom. Because they would not refund my money I am using it, as I cannot see spending another hefty sum of money in another ( although it would save me a lot of work.) But when this one goes out & it will within a year or so, I will invest in a higher quality product. The pool place where we bought our pool stop selling this product & they have a much better robotic cleaner(pricy-but it would be worth it.)