Kreepy Krauly Pool Cleaner - Review

The Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner provides its users with years dependable and effective service. It also vacuums the surface in an efficient manner. The Kreepy Krawly pool cleaner has two hinged sides that rise up to allow the round suction mat to clean from corners and even climb walls of the pool. These hinges are made of rubber and break easily but they can be easily bought at any hardware store at a price less than $20.

The Kreepy Krawly pool cleaner is reasonably easy to put together. Everything snaps into place therefore no tools are required to assemble it. It also comes with a videotape to assist in the assembling process. A standard assembling time would be just 15-20 minutes. The Kreepy Krawly pool cleaner comes with two seals. The first is a pleated seal which is the universal seal and it works in all types of pools:- concrete, vinyl, fiberglass or tiled. The second seal is the starfish seal which is meant specifically for concrete pools.

Before using it one should make sure that the pool is clean and algae free so as not to jam up the cleaners traction. The Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner cleans the walls and floors of in ground pools automatically. Although the Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner cleans most of the pool, some hard to get areas may need some manual effort such as steps or swim outs. It can be connected to a dedicated suction line. Since the Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner works with the pools existing filtration system no additional pump or any special equipment is required. The Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner also comes with an automatic regulating valve to control flow and allow skimming and vacuuming simultaneously. Although it is not recommended but it is safe to swim while the Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner is functioning. The Kreepy Krawler is a reliable piece of machinery which comes with only one movable part and that has a 20 year guarantee.

It of course does not come with a few operating problems. It can easily get stuck on the main drain or on the pool steps. Thus the main drain of the pool should be of an exact size otherwise the Kreepy Krawly pool cleaner might get stuck to it. If more weight is added to the hose it might tackle the problem of the Kreepy Krawly pool cleaner getting stuck to the pool steps. It also works with fiberglass pools or vinyl liners. Before using it with the vinyl liner one should make sure there is no deterioration of the vinyl liners.

The Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner is designed to work with a variety of swimming pools that is why it is equipped with a threaded compression adapter and a valve cap for the automatic regular valve. These may be used depending upon the features of a particular swimming pool. The water flow from the return line may push the hose of the Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner and may have an adverse affect on its performance. To correct this problem an eyeball diverter is provided with the Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner. The flapper is located on the main body of the cleaner and it needs to be cleaned out regularly because debris may clog the bottom of the cleaner and restrict flapper movement.

Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner hardly needs any maintenance, it just needs to be handled with care. It is very passive in nature and will not have any effect on the pool life. The Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner does not cause wear to the pool plaster.

Overall the Kreepy Krauly pool cleaner is a reliable piece of machinery with only slight problems which can be fixed easily.