Can I leave this cleaner in my pool 24/7?
517851
Yes. The instructions say to take it out if you shock the pool with chemicals but I haven't had a problem with leaving it in. Our Hayward is almost always in the pool.
517852
Yes. As I matter of fact that's what I did with my previous Hayward poolvac which lasted around 12 years and I'm actually doing with my current poolvac.
517853
I bought my most recent Hayward in June, had my previous one for 9 years. You can leave it in the pool all the time, just take it out when you are swimming so you don't crush the little guy! :)
379803
It sure is! I would rinse it with fresh water after the pool though. Just in case.
545709
I would not use an "automatic" pool cleaner. Get it out, or nearly all, "by hand." Otherwise you will ruin pumps.
1326132
No only the power cord is waterproof and the company states you should not leave the cleaner in the pool for extended periods of time. The scheduler can only schedule for one week maximum and then turns off. I returned mine due to poor performance. When you call for support they refer you to Dolphin.
1719436
I've had the unit for a year now. It works far better than vacuuming and keeps the pool clean. Cut the pool man loose about 3 months ago.
2036950
No, this item to maintain a pool that is in good clean condition. You have to purchase an algae killing kit. I had the same problem last year. The kit or items is used over a two to three day period. After which the pool filter needs to be cleaned. Make sure you open every valve and sprayer so the kit circulates the entire plumbing system for the pool. If you have a pool store in your area ask them for the right stuff.
1824540
Have no problem on our pool. Best cleaner I have had so far, very pleased with it.
1323210
It will clean for 4 hours and then turn off. The filter then needs to be cleaned out. Don't leave it in when swimming. I put it in pool daily or every other day. Does a great job. The only way I could keep my pool clean.
323110
Hi, Georgia, do not worry for regular use in pool. that time is an estimated time for continuous under certain depth. you won't have an issue even using for 4 hours in the pool.
2248257
First, I always keep my cleaner in the (salt) pool and operate the cleaner between 6-8 hrs. per day. There is a raised tread wear indicator on the rubber wheels, this also allows for the wheels to bump from over suction. I replace my rubber wheels about every 3-4 years. Regarding the internal parts, most last for 7-8 years, but would recommend checking the wheel spindles for slippage. Also, the fins / blades should be inspected annually. Hope this helps.
2016135
i make sure i clean the filter before i vacum the pool and after..you can try that
1353249
What I do is just get in the pool and walk it around to hit every spot but this is also due to the fact that I don't want to run the filter 10 hours a day. I don't think any of these work perfectly.
407617
It runs off of suction, where as most in ground pools use "return" pressure as the source for the cleaner...so my answer would be "no".
1811653
Mine has never done that. Sounds like you have a defective unit. I would contact the manufacturer if I was you. Normally they run for about a 1 hour cleaning cycle and shut off. I have a larger pool (18'x36' oval) and I usually have to run it through two cycles to completely clean the pool.
1593580
I have never tried it but it should be no problem. But if you have a cover on the pool, it really shouldn't need cleaning.
969141
When I first started using the unit, and there was a good amount of debris in the pool, I needed to clean the filter every 2 days give or take. Once things got cleaned up initially, I could easily leave the unit set to run daily, and only need to clean out the filters every week or two. Your mileage may very depending on the amount of new debris that enters your pool.
587755
I wouldn't recommend leaving the filter while using this product because it will probably clog the filter. You have to remember that this product sort of expands and hardens in areas of the pool and it can't discriminate between a filter and real holes so it will get clogged.