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Hayward 900 Wanda The Whale

The Hayward 900 Wanda the Whale is one of the most popular above ground pool vacuums. It is an automatic pool cleaner designed for above ground pools with vinyl liners. It works equally as well on both flat bottoms and dished bottoms. Hayward is known for their durable pool cleaners. Like its cousins the AquaBug and Diver Dave, it is built to last.

Function

Just as with Hayward’s other automatic pool cleaners, such as Diver Dave and the AquaBug, Wanda The Whale is self-propelled. It, along with the others, uses a technology patented by Hayward called SmartDrive, which programs the steering to clean faster and more efficiently than most other bottom-roving cleaners, which move around in a random pattern. While the Wanda the Whale above ground pool cleaner functions in the same way as the Diver Dave and the AquaBug models, it moves slightly faster than the other two, and thus cleans the pool in less time.

Suction

The vacuum action on Wanda The Whale is powerful. It sucks up everything from sand and microscopic particles to fallen leaves and twigs. If you will be using it to suck up leaves, you may want to invest in a leaf catcher, which will keep your filter from getting clogged. It’s an inexpensive investment which will prevent you from wasting time unclogging your filter, or, worse, having to make a costly repair.

Design

Similar to Hayward’s other cleaners the AquaBug and Diver Dave, Wanda The Whale comes in a distinct color and pattern, which sets it apart from other automatic above ground pool vacuums. Kids love the fun design, which looks like a friendly blue whale. But don’t be fooled by its fun exterior; Wanda The Whale is one of the best automatic cleaners on the market.

Equipment

The Hayward Wanda The Whale automatic pool vacuum works with a standard above ground pool filtration system, so there is no need to buy an additional booster pump. This is good because it saves energy, and therefore, of course, saves money on electricity bills.

Safety

One of the most important things about Wanda The Whale, as well as with most automatic above ground pool vacuums, is that it keeps the pool clean with its powerful suction action instead of using harsh chemical sanitizers. Too many chemicals in the water can lead to poor health effects. This is especially so with children, whose immune systems are not as strong and well developed as adults. The last thing we would want is for the pool to make our kids sick – or worse, to develop more serious medical problems.

What’s Included

The Hayward Wanda The Whale comes with a DVD and a 30′ hose that connects to your pump.

Specs

For the full specs on the Wanda The Whale, click here.

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