POOL BLASTER Catfish Cordless Pool Vacuum for Spot-Cleaning, Hot Tubs & Spas, Handheld Rechargeable, up to 45 Min Runtime, Quick, Efficient Swimming Pool Cleaner, Above Ground & Inground Pool Steps
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- CORDLESS: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery. Perfect for quick and easy cleaning in the Hot Tub or Spa and in the swimming pool. No hoses or cords needed. Ideal for Small In-Ground, Soft-Sided and Above Ground Pools like Intex
- VERSATILE CLEANING: Includes a removable 7.5 vacuum head for general cleaning or simple remove to expose nose cone head for hard to get areas. Comes with All-Purpose Filter Bag for leaves and large debris. All-Purpose Filter Bag together with Microfilter Bag (included) captures sand, silt, and other fine particles.
- RUN TIME: The lithium ion battery powered Catfish is designed to run up to 45 minutes
- EASY OPERATION: Push-Button operation. Lightweight and easy to use by hand or attach to any standard telescopic pool pole. Easily cleans; Easy Set, Metal Frame, PVC Frame pools. (pole not included)
- WHATS INCLUDED: 7.5" Vacuum Head w/Soft-Bristle Brush, Wall Charger, (1) All-Purpose Filter Bag, (2) Disposable Micro-Filter Bags
Description
Versatile & easy-to-use vacuum with suction, strong enough for Spas, small pools & spot-cleaning. Gets dirt automatic cleaners leave behind. Self-contained and designed to work without cumbersome cords and hoses. The Catfish Li weighs less than 3 lbs. Powered by powerful lithium-ion battery. Detachable vacuum head with brushes and crevice nozzle clean pools of any type and shape. Washable filter bag for leaves, twigs and grass and two disposable Micro-Filter Bags for fine debris. Easy-to-hold handle. Also attaches to any standard telescopic pool pole. Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store
Brand: POOL BLASTER
Model Name: Catfish
Material: Plastic
Color: Blue
Product Dimensions: 7.5"L x 7"W x 16.75"H
Power Source: Battery Powered
Other Special Features of the Product: Cordless, Electric, Handheld, Hoseless, Rechargeable
Control Method: Touch
Efficiency: Effective, Quick Cleaning, Versatile
Lithium Battery Energy Content: 2200 Milliampere Hour (mAh)
Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Battery Description: Lithium-Ion
Charging Time: 4 Hours
Capacity: 500 ml
Number of Lithium-ion Cells: 2
Load Capacity: 2 Pounds
Required Assembly: Yes
Warranty Type: 1 year limited manufacturer warranty
Installation Type: manual
Material Type: Plastic
Color: Blue
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 7.5"L x 7"W x 16.75"H
Item Weight: 3.05 Pounds
Battery Weight: 103 Grams
Brand Name: POOL BLASTER
Model Name: Catfish
UPC: 894331001023
Global Trade Identification Number: 23, 59
Manufacturer Part Number: 20050CL
Model Number: 20050CL
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Included Components: (1) All-Purpose Filter Bag, (2) Disposable Microfilter Bags, 7.5" Vacuum Head w/Soft-Bristle Brush, Wall Charger
Item Type Name: Pool & Spa Vacuum
Manufacturer: Water Tech Corp
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Item Shape: Catfish
This solves a problem I've had for years and it does it pretty well. I have an in-ground 26,000 gallon pool. Every year, I clean the cartridge filters before the season and at the end. They are always an ugly off-green color that is a mix of dirt, pollen, dog hair, etc. and I suspect a fair bit of yellow mustard algae that I battle every year, brushing down the sides and shallow end (Yellow Out works, but is temporary). Anyway, that dislodged algae has to go somewhere, and I have until now been brushing it toward the drain once it settles. There are some obvious "dead spots" in the pool where dirt, brushed-algae and debris settle if I don't run the in-floor cleaning system and pool filter pumps for hours (and hour$ and hour$$ and hour$$$). So, despite reading a lot of 1-star "stay-away" reviews, I took a chance and ordered this via Prime at about $2.00 over the next cheapest non-Prime offering. I figure if it fails, Prime has such a great return policy, I'll only be out the hassle. Apparently, Watertech got the message about the difficult-to-use on/off dial and replaced it with a push button. Only time and waterproof housing integrity will tell if they've fixed that problem. Also, while the internal catch net is way too small to be practical for full-on pool cleaning, the included fine-mesh "sock" that works with the catch-net is simply the perfect solution for vacuuming up the fine silt, sentiment and little piles of dead algae. It really works and works well. Only problem is, the sock is as small as the net and the vacuum action pretty much comes to a halt (even as you can feel the vibration of the unit, knowing it is running) as the sock clogs up with debris. That said, although I had to clean the sock several times (a pain, but m'eh, whatareyagonna do?) it really did the job. Each time I went to clean it, it looked like my pool filter cartridge filters, all off green and yucky. That's a good sign. It's a little challenging getting the sock just right on the rubber ring of the catch-net, but once you get the hang of it, it's not that bad. It's super simple to install the net without the sock, but I need the sock on it. Overall, to be honest, it doesn't feel all that rock solid, but it's not simple plastic crap either. They have to keep the price point down for Joe Homeowner to buy this and for me, it's really all I need. I'm sure there are expensive professional-grade versions of this, but why would I want that? Also, I have a good net for major clean ups (say after a wind storm) that this product wouldn't be able to handle, no way, no how. So, that's how I use it for a fairly large swimming pool. This is probably perfect for a wading or relatively small above ground pool. Just expect to pull and clean the net a lot. It really is too small the way it is. Update Oct. 21, 2015: I've been using this since May and it has been flawless. I wish it had a bigger net, but physics gets in the way. I've switched my review from 4 to 5 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2015 by Amazon Customer
We have a swim spa by Cal Spas. Its construction is like a hot tub but it is larger -- about 8' x 15' and 4' deep. For the first year, we muddled along cleaning it before each use with hand-operated spa wand. Our swim spa is recessed about 3 feet with only the top foot above the deck level, which meant bending over to reach the bottom with the spa wand while pumping away by hand to do the cleaning. Given the size of the swim spa this was time consuming in addition to being awkward. I nearly always got both hands wet in the process. We use our swim spa all year round and actually more frequently in winter than in summer. It was no fun at all to be out laboriously cleaning the spa for 5-10 minutes in near or sub-freezing temperatures while the rest of the family peers through the window from the warm indoors waiting for the job to be done. I began searching for an alternative solution and found the Pool Blaster Catfish. In addition to the Catfish, which does not come with a pole, I bought a "deluxe 3-piece telepole" for $35 (blue, 5'-15' long). The pole installed easily (it isn't practical to remove between uses and so needs to be stored with the pole intact once installed). We have had our Catfish since December 2007 and it is now April 2009. After over a year of regular use, it still looks and works like new! Cleaning the swim spa takes just a couple of minute now and is effortless and more effective compared to the spa wand. No more bending over or wet (frozen) hands. We love this product and completely recommend it to folks with a hot tub, swim spa or other small pool. We live in the Seattle area and store our Catfish on the patio outside all year where it is plugged in between uses. I lean it up in a dry corner of the patio under an overhang protected from rain and snow, but still exposed to outside temperatures. So, this is a testament to its durability. The cleaning head easily twists off to remove and empty the mesh filter bag, which has roughly 1 cup capacity. Our swim spa stays covered when not in use and does not collect large amounts of leaf matter so I haven't tried to suck up big leaves or large quantities of leaves. Given the 1 cup bag capacity and the 1 inch diameter intake tube, it does not seem that it was intended for such use. Our swim spa does collect dirt, hair, grass, bugs, and small leaves (we have an 8 year old and 5 year old who get out, run around the yard, get back in -- tracking dirt, grass, and small leaves with them). All of that settles to the bottom between uses and the catfish has plenty of power to vacuum our pool bottom fast! I even rated the catfish as highly fun and educational because my kids are fascinated by it and like to see what's in the bag (especially if there is a bug involved).
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2009 by Chelley
Item Shape: Catfish
I was reluctant to buy this based on the bad reviews. At the time of my purchase the product had 20% of the buyers/reviewers rating it one star.. i took a chance as i knew if it didn't meet my expectations, I would pack it up and send it back.. After a week, I'm really happy with this but read on because you may not be.. if this is your only pool vacuum, buy something else. Well first let me clear up some bad information posted in other reviews.. "you need to buy an extra silt bag." You don't, it comes with 2 extra bags including the screen bag. "You need to buy a pole". If you own a pool, you likely own a scimmer pole. It fits on your regular pole "After a few uses it doesn't have good suction" Yeah, any pool cleaner needs constant cleaning. Use it/ clean it I purchased this product for two primary reasons 1) I have a large in ground pool and an expensive robot that randomly zigzags around my pool for 6 hours and misses spots. I also have a regular vacuum that is a chore to take out and setup so getting those few missed spots is a pain.. 2) my pool gets dirty in the same spots.. I get collections of "stuff" in the same corners/areas of my pool. I wanted a way to hit just those areas quickly for quick cleanups without dragging out the robot cleaner. So I was looking around and found this pool blaster catfish vacuum. It seemed to fit the bill for the two problems I was trying to solve. In un boxing the vacuum the first thing I noticed was it's "toy like" appearance. It doesn't give you the impression it's going to hold up/ function well. I followed the instructions and started out of the gate using the fine silt bag. . After charging for about 45 mins it was fully charged and I was anxious to try it so out I go vacuuming the pool at 11:30 at night. As usual I had a collection of dirt along the back seams of the pool and on the deep end and some small spots in the shallow end. I mounted the vacuum on my skimmer pole push the button on the back of the vacuum to turn it on. The sound of the vacuum also doesn't make you feel this is a well built device. After submerging the vacuum the noise quieted and the device was working well .. I started in the shallow end so I can see if device had sufficient suction and not just pushing around dirt. i cleaned up the obvious areas in the shallow end which took about 5 minutes. It worked well on the deep pool steps but when the motor comes out of the water the suction stops, on shallow steps it didnt work at all. So plan on using this in at least 10 inches of water or at an angle to keep it submerged. On to the deep end! In another review, it mentioned it was hard to keep the vacuum on the bottom it wanted to float up and I kinda agree. The areas I wanted to hit, the outline of the deep end basin and closer to the edges, I could easily get to with no issues and it picked up everything . As I reached out to the center of the pool it was harder to keep the vacuum on the floor consistently as the angle of the skimmer pole went more horizontal. It had a tendency to float up. Still it did what I needed it to do.. First time out, it ran for about 25 minutes and performed "ok". I've since used it 3 more times doing spot cleaning about 8-10 minutes and I haven't charged it up yet and each time feeling a little better about the vacuum. I view this device as a "dust-buster" for your pool, great for quick spot cleanups. You wouldn't want to vacuum your whole pool with it, while you could probably do a larger section if needed. Hope this helps in your decision. I'll post some updates after living with this for a while. Update- after two seasons I continue to be impressed with this little vac... So getting ready for Memorial Day pool opening a worked a few days in getting open and blue, I’ve got the yard setup for the weekend and all the pool supplies away and we get a quick rain shower on Saturday night, which drops a bunch of crap, including worms into the pool.. I was able to clean up in 15mins and back to prepping for the party.. i’ve just started season 3 with this little guy and used it 3 times for 15mins each time.. I can’t stress enough, works great a spot cleaner in conjunction with your regular pool vac.. Final update 2019 -after three season it finally died. I buying a replacement 3 years for $90 bucks it’s worth it - One last update 6/2020 - So after great success with the first vac the next 2 units didn’t last a full season.. poor quality control not sure if I would try it again..
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Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2017 by rich- NJ
Item Shape: Catfish
I was excited about this product when I saw it removed fine dirt and sand and came with two fine filters. When it arrived I assembled it and charged it for four hours. It assembles easily if you do not add the fine filter. If you add the fine filter to the regular filter that makes an EXTREMELY tight and I was afraid I would break the flimsy plastic closing it. When I turned it on after charging it didn't have ANY suction out of the water so I wondered if it worked at all. I tried to remove the fine dirt in our shallow Baha area and it would not work at all. Apparently it does not have suction until it is about 2 feet under water. Then I tried to remove the leaves and fine dirt in the deep end. It had VERY LITTLE SUCTION. but was able to remove the smaller leaves if I was persistent. Larger leaves and pine needles would get caught in the small opening then there was zero section. It would not pick up ANY of the fine dirt because the suction was so weak. It did not even stir the find dirt up. The first and second time I removed it from the water to clean out the basket, 80% of the leaves in it came out when it was one foot from the surface and went back into the the water. Obviously the flap they use to prevent that did not do its job. The first time I tried to open the top to empty the basket I could not turn the top to release it. I'm very experiences with pool equipment on many pools and mechanical minded and strong. I would have broken the plastic had I turned any harder. I got a cloth and vise grip to try to turn it carefully without shattering the plastic and still NO LUCK. At that point I went to the Amazon ad and started reading questions. A lot of people complained about not being able to take it apart when the fine filter is attached. Before getting the unit, i saw those responses I thought they were just not doing it correctly, but it was REALLY TIGHT then using the Fine Filter with the regular filter. I finally put the vacuum head back on it to see if that gave me more leverage. I was finally able to get it off that way but had to turn so hard was afraid I would shatter the plastic in the process. No doubt if it I took it off several more times the flimsy plasty would be destroyed. When I removed the fine filter the bottom of it was chewed up and twisted very tightly and had several big holes in it. Apparently that fine filter is so long that it extends into the vacuum mechanism and that twists it badly and and puts holes in it. I tried the unit without the fine filter and it opened and closed EASILY, so the problem is adding the fine filter. They absolutely did not leave enough room to use the Fine Filter without making it EXTREMELY TIGHT the people will destroy it trying to close and open it. I tested the suction with just the regular filter and it was much better at picking up leaves but still would not even stir up the fine dirt on the bottom. For removing leaves, I would give it 2 stars. Leaves are easier to remove with a net or with my $29 Poolmaster 28316 Leaf Vacuum. Needless to say I am returning it the same day I got it.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018 by Ron4magic
Item Shape: Catfish
Best pool step cleaner I've had - hands down. The rechargeable battery lasts for many uses and holds a charge for a long time. I like being able to remove debris from the pool entirely instead of just sweeping it in and hope the cleaner picks it up. The downside - after only 15 months of service it died. I opened it up and saw what others are posting - the motor was rusted out. So eventually the seals go bad. I sure never abused it. I kept the o-ring clean and properly lubricated. It looks like an internal seal gave way, not the one on top. Personally, I don't mind buying it again - it's that good when it works. Crossing my fingers that I will get at least 15 months out of this one, hoping for more - a lot more. If the thought of that makes your head explode at this price point, this might not be the pool vacuum for you. But the way I look at it, a pool is a hole in the ground you throw your money into. It costs what it costs to have one. As disappointing as at is, it seems like anything for the pool only lasts one season. The failure did happen in stages over about a week. The first warning was that it didn't turn on right away. That delay got a bit longer each time I used it that week until it finally wouldn't start at all. Maybe if I had taken it apart the first time it could have been saved but I haven't gotten deep enough into it yet to see if there are o-rings I could easily replace. If your love of having a great workhorse with a high performance rechargeable battery is stronger than your hate for having to replace it in a year, this is the pool cleaner for you.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2019 by Dr Dave 101
Item Shape: Catfish
I bought this for cleaning our Endless Pool. I use it several times a week as we live in an area with a fair amount of blowing fine dirt. This is a year round swimming climate so the Catfish has received a LOT of use. Plus: 1. I can get 3 - 4 very thorough cleanings of our Endless Pool ( 7 x 14 x 4 foot depth) before it needs recharging. This is with the use of the optional silt sock which MIGHT reduce battery longevity between charges, 2. Despite some of the other comments I've read, I've found the fit and tolerances to be quite tight. The pole attachment is quite tight but works just fine as an example. 3. Battery recharging is fairly quick. 4. It does a great job of picking up debris and even most fine silt with the included mesh bag. Minuses: 1. Using the mesh bag and silt sock will result in the nozzle being rather difficult to put on properly. It does require a bit of patience and persistence. 2. No battery level indicator to show charge remaining. 3. The nozzle can be hard to remove when it and your hands are wet. 4. On off button is fairly easy to accidentally trigger. One additional note: if you're familiar with underwater electronics from scuba diving and the like you will understand just how to treat this tool. If not: Carefully inspect the o ring seal near where the on/off button is before each use and keep it lubricated with a good silicon grease. Do NOT use Vaseline or anything with petroleum products in it, they will ruin the seal. use a lube that designed for underwater camera housings (available at any dive shop) and you'll be fine. Carefully inspect the closing of the rear part of the vacuum before putting it in water. Make sure the string retainer is out of the way, the handle is in the closed and locked position and the cap is uniformly closed around the rear of the unit. All in all it's been a good buy for our endless pool.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015 by KailuaFlyer
Water Tech CATFISHPPV Pool Blaster, Catfish*** Updated August 23, 2014 *** My first vacuum finally went dead a few days ago. I then ordered the replacement - I was expecting the same stuff. The new one arrived with some much needed improvements, i.e., It has push button to turn ON/OFF. Although, this is not an issue for me (see my older review below) but for most users, it is. This is a good improvement. Other noted improvements (minor point - in my opinion): It has a few drain channel on both sides, thus when pulling out of the water, it has less water splashing (since motor is still running). Also, AC/DC adapter has a replaceable pin type, i.e., flat for US and round for Europe. This last one, I am not sure if it is an improvement though, i.e., the bag material has been changed from meshed nylon to coffee filter paper like !! In my opinion (also I use this to clean KOI pond), this is more of a backward step. Because, paper filter is a very fine filter not suitable for filtering dirt and sand from the pool/pond. Dirt and small sand will be difficult to rinse clean and won't last as long as the previous meshed nylon bag. There is only one bag in the box. Replacement is $15 - $20 a pop (per Amazon search). This may end up more expensive for many users. In my case, I continue to use old bag with new machine. I also have comments for the manufacture (if they ever read this review). I would like that you consider (1) making the rechargeable battery to be replaceable. You can make money selling battery module (this is better than the poor bag design) (2) design the DC motor and battery compartment to be "water tight". This way, it will prolong the life of your product (mine went dead from corrosion - even though I used it in KOI pond - no chlorine). (3) protect electronic component from corrosion (perhaps applied grease to each pin) *** Below is the original review of my first unit *** since July 2013 Like many of buyers, I was quite nervous after I ordered this Pool Vacuum. But on the other hand, I do not want to spend > $100 for pool vacuum for my experimental 300 gallon KOI pond either !! First of all, the shipment arrived quickly. Everything is well packaged. Initial inspection shows no sign of damage what so ever. In the box, I have the following items: - vacuum machine (that blue machine in the picture) - dirt trap with rubber o-ring, 2 microfiber dirt bags - nozzle head (the transparent plastic part at the top) - vacuum head with brush and roller (that blue triangular shape) - 1 small package of silicone grease - the vacuum handle extension (4 pieces) - mine come in white (plastic) and not aluminum as shown - instruction manuals - Power adapter Here are the steps taken: 1. Read (scan quickly) through all instructions. I give it a 7 (out of 10) in terms of clarity of what was written. It is important to understand that "you need to ensure proper grease on the inside cap of your machine at all time" This will (a) prevent water to get to the battery and (2) smooth out when you twist it to ON or OFF I must admit it is not the best design idea for On-OFF switch. But this thing is cheap, so this is not a complain. I check the grease and found that mine came properly greased. 2. Charge the vacuum. The charger has LED that will turn green when it is fully charge. Mine took about 2 hours. 3. Assemble the pieces together (I need to remove some residual sand. So, I user the micro-fiber bag). As my KOI pond is only 3-4 feet tall, I only need 2 sticks of the extension handle. Feedback after using it: - First use, I did not use the vacuum head (triangular piece) as there were lots of gravel - It does the job very well. The suction is quite good, suck up pea gravels, sand, leaves, pine straw and fish drops. I notice the suction drop off after a few mins. but this is due to the debris that clog inside the bag. After unload and rinse the dirt bag - - all is good. - I don't remember if this is written in the manual. But I will NEVER OPEN THE CAP until I finish the use. This is my own precaution to ensure no water will get to the battery chamber. - I used it several timed now. Each time for about 15-20 mins. I never turned it OFF, even when I change the dirt bag. So far, it runs ok - when done, I let the water drip off (takes about 30 sec), open the cap. Leave the extension handle as a stick to hold it up and let water drip down. dried it out - I will not recharge unless I am sure it is completely dry !! - so far, the grease on the cap are quite ok. But I will apply more soon. NOTE: one pack of silicone grease probably last just 1 summer. You will need to buy more. I have not check the price, but I will just use the normal grease I have in the garage as it seems to be the same just different color. Overall, I am quite happy with it. The quality of the machine is quite ok (all plastic of average quality - - it matches well with the price). Use it properly with proper care (apply more grease as needed. Do not leave it in full sun all the time). I believe this thing will last 2-3 years. *** Updated April 8 2014 *** I used it sparingly during the winter months. Each time always follow the same routine as explained above. So far, it still works great. Noticed that during cold weather, a fully charged batt did not last as long - - I guess this is normal for any batt anyway. Just re-greased it and now ready for spring + summer heavy dose of usage. *** Updated August 3 2014 // applied simple DIY and it can last longer *** well, just slightly over a year, of heavy usage, it will not recharged anymore. To test that only the battery is bad and not the DC motor, I plug in the AC/DC charger to the unit and use paper clip to short-circuit the 2 metal points (where the metal plate on the cap would have done the job)... and motor is running again. So, it is clear that the rechargeable battery is dead. Disconnect the connector, unscrew the 2 screws to see the battery looking for part# to order the replacement. Well, Water Tech does not sell this item nor that I can find it from anywhere. This means, this unit is useless and I may need to spend another $100+ for a new one. At that point, I had a eureka moment. I try the MacGyver approach. I cut the wire (red & black) as close as possible to the battery. Drop the battery in recycle bin. I have a long spool of 2-wire (the left over from sensors of garage door opener). I thread the external wire through one of the holes and connect it to the red&black ones (make sure to remember which wire connect to red), tape it nice, screw the cover plate back on. Drill a tiny hole on the white cap and thread the other end of the external wire through, use silicone to seal it. I make sure I have a this external wire long enough for use with the pond. Then connect the other end to the AC/DC adapter (the wire connected to red should connect to the inside wire of the adapter). Here it is, the unit has been modified and can be used directly with AC/DC adapter (be careful to seal and insulate all electrical wires properly to avoid any electrocute). And it works great, in fact better than with battery since it is driven directly from AC/DC adapter. Motor spins at max rate at all time without slowing down due to the loss charge. Anyhow, I don't think this will last forever, most likely the adapter will get overload at some point. NOTE: Do not try this if you do not have basic electrical knowledge.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2013 by NSIW3687
Item Shape: Catfish
Believe me when I say I was a little hesitant to purchase this vacuum. We have a 36' round (yep, I said 36' round...it's huge!) above ground pool. We used the automatic vacuum that came with the pool...useless. Then we bought the little, yellow bug vacuum. Super cute, worked a few weeks and never again. Made our own out of PVC pipe; it did OK. I figured I didn't have much to lose so I bought it. Upon delivery, I was surprised how small it was. It looked and felt like a toy. Read the instructions and charged it up as directed; a minimum of four hours. Another reviewer mentioned that he had prepared a space with the hose nearby so he could clean it out frequenty because it IS small so I followed his advice and did just that. This little thing works like magic! It has suprisingly good suction and cleans everything! Since the first time using it, I have developed a method because the pool is so large. I sweep the entire pool with a brush to stir everything up; then I walk circles to gather all the trash into the center of the pool. I scoop anything large with the net and then I employee the Catfish which finishes the job beautifully. I did run the battery down the first time I used it because I was just testing and playing with it but since creating a routine, the entire pool is cleaned in about 30 to 45 minutes. Tips to remember - there is a mesh bag that comes with the Catfish that always has to go in to catch your gunk. The box comes with two more, finer bags for the itty bitty stuff. Don't bother with them - while they work, they are thick and make it difficult to attach the vacuum head once in place. Use cheap ladies knee high hose. They work great and are much thinner. Buy extra silicone lube and use it on the rubber seal (you'll see what I mean when you get one) before EVERY use. Always ensure to turn the Catfish on BEFORE putting it in the water and turn it off AFTER taking it out of the water. Do NOT leave the Catfish outside. Dry it off when you're done and keep it indoors someplace and not in the sun or even in an outdoor cabinet. We bring ours in the house. Charge until the light turns green and then UNPLUG it. Do not leave it plugged in indefinitely or you'll kill the battery by overcharging it. Bottom line? It might look like a toy and it might be small, but this thing does what it supposed to do and it does it well. Very impressed.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2017 by Tearsa D