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Exclusive AquaPilot technology makes Pool Vac XL faster and more efficient than any random style pool cleaner. Pool Vac XL moves in a predetermined series of right and left turns to systematically provide more thorough coverage of your pool's surfaces. It scoops up all types of debris and deposits it directly into your existing filtration system. No need for additional equipment or expense. For the ultimate in easy, trouble-free operation, leave your pool cleaning to the most sophisticated suction pool cleaner available, Hayward's Pool Vac XL. Pool Vac XL gives you easy, trouble-free operation. And because it's powered by your existing filtration system, you don't have the expense of an energy-consuming booster pump. You won't waste time emptying or replacing debris bags. Getting that sparkling clean pool is easy and effortless with the Pool Vac XL. When you install your new Pool Vac XL as part of the Totally Hayward System, you get the assurance of knowing you have a complete system, designed to work together for the best automatic operation and the cleanest pool possible.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I have personally owned and used this brand of cleaner for my 16,000 gallon pool since 1992. My last Hayward PoolVac Ultra lasted about 6 years before the internal bearings and overall condition became too worn to replace minor parts without spending hundreds on major parts. I recommend this pool cleaner over any other type because it is very efficient and yet requires few repairs and little maintenance. Overall it's a great value.
The merchant shipped the item quickly and it arrived in perfect shape. I would gladly purchase products from this merchant again.
The merchant shipped the item quickly and it arrived in perfect shape. I would gladly purchase products from this merchant again.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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The new Hayward XL is so far operating very well. Note: the XL is the new generation replacement for the Ultra.
Pros:
- Has a nicer looking design than the Ultra
- Uses almost all of the same internal parts (so save the useable parts from your Ultra)
- Runs very well speed-wise
Cons:
- Came in an Ultra box with "XL" stickers put on: at first makes you wonder what you're getting.
- Does not seem to climb up the walls that well; this is even with the switch in the "3" position (this puts more spring pressure on the back flap so not as much water is sucked in from the back)
- The hose links seem noticeably lighter than the Ultra hoses; I hope this does not mean they are cheaper/poorer quality (time will tell)
- You can't buy it without hoses so you have to pay a higher price than needed if you have existing hoses that are good
Pros:
- Has a nicer looking design than the Ultra
- Uses almost all of the same internal parts (so save the useable parts from your Ultra)
- Runs very well speed-wise
Cons:
- Came in an Ultra box with "XL" stickers put on: at first makes you wonder what you're getting.
- Does not seem to climb up the walls that well; this is even with the switch in the "3" position (this puts more spring pressure on the back flap so not as much water is sucked in from the back)
- The hose links seem noticeably lighter than the Ultra hoses; I hope this does not mean they are cheaper/poorer quality (time will tell)
- You can't buy it without hoses so you have to pay a higher price than needed if you have existing hoses that are good
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I recently purchased a Hayward 2025ADC Ulta XL Pool Vac with a leaf catcher. Getting it to operate properly has been a learning experience - but worth the trouble. I live in a Desert area consisting on 1 acre or larger lots where most on my neighbors have horses or other large animals. I have poultry including ducks and geese. The pool is fenced off from the. It has a concrete deck around half of it. The other half is concrete curbing with gravel and shrubbery behind the curbing. My dogs stay in the pool area.
Gravel and hard debris will clog the pool vac. When it becomes clogged the unit no longer moves around the bottom of the pool. I can usually clean it out in a matter of minutes by removing the water inlet which partially exposes the turbine wheel. Some times I need to remove the second cover which exposes the entire turbine wheel. Care needs to be take to ensure that minimal air is introduced into the system when putting it back into the pool. The grab handle is a nice feature when removing the unit from or placing into the pool.
System calibration can be tricky if you are doing it by ones-self, in that you must ensure the the water flow measuring unit remains under water other wise you will air lock the system. Installing the system was not difficult. One must ensure that all of the tubing as well as the unit and filter are filled with water to prevent air locking the system.
The system does an excellent job of picking up dust, dirt and soft debris. I recommend the filter as it catches a lot of soft debris, such as grass, leaves feathers, etc.
My pool is much cleaner now that it was with the pop-up system that was originally installed in the pool. The other day one of my ducks managed to get into the pool and made quite a mess. The system cleaned it up, with the exception of the steps - can't climb onto the steps, without a problem. Sweeping off the steps took care of cleaning them.
I need to inspect the pool on a regular basis for rocks and hard debris and just let the vac do the remainder of the cleaning
Gravel and hard debris will clog the pool vac. When it becomes clogged the unit no longer moves around the bottom of the pool. I can usually clean it out in a matter of minutes by removing the water inlet which partially exposes the turbine wheel. Some times I need to remove the second cover which exposes the entire turbine wheel. Care needs to be take to ensure that minimal air is introduced into the system when putting it back into the pool. The grab handle is a nice feature when removing the unit from or placing into the pool.
System calibration can be tricky if you are doing it by ones-self, in that you must ensure the the water flow measuring unit remains under water other wise you will air lock the system. Installing the system was not difficult. One must ensure that all of the tubing as well as the unit and filter are filled with water to prevent air locking the system.
The system does an excellent job of picking up dust, dirt and soft debris. I recommend the filter as it catches a lot of soft debris, such as grass, leaves feathers, etc.
My pool is much cleaner now that it was with the pop-up system that was originally installed in the pool. The other day one of my ducks managed to get into the pool and made quite a mess. The system cleaned it up, with the exception of the steps - can't climb onto the steps, without a problem. Sweeping off the steps took care of cleaning them.
I need to inspect the pool on a regular basis for rocks and hard debris and just let the vac do the remainder of the cleaning
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Hayward going Wayward?
i bought this based on the hayward reputation, i won't be buying any more of their products any time soon.... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jeffrey A. Hardman
I have 6 of these in my garage, Pool Professional Review
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Published 3 months ago by Dave CR
Much better than the old vac
Frustrated after inheriting an old pool vac that required constant babysitting, we purchased the Hayward PoolVac XL. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ppmd
Will last about 1 year
Like all Pool Vacs that are used in Arizona...This one will last about one year before it explodes. and needs a total rebuild. But..while it works.. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mark
Good for the ocasional user
Pros: Very quick & efficient cleaner , easy to set up and adjust. I loved it for the 1st year.
Cons: A little bit noisier than most, VERY expensive to repair. Read more
Cons: A little bit noisier than most, VERY expensive to repair. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bubba
A great cleaner
I had previously owned a Hayward (twice) over the course of 15 years, then we moved and inherited a Polaris, The Polaris was not getting the job done. I went back to the Hayward. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jeanne Mikulics
Hayward Pool Vac Ultra XL
Exellent product, after reviewing many robotic pool vacumns I settled on this suction side vacumn and am very pleased with its quality and performance
Published 9 months ago by Paul d Baillie
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i would not have have this piece of garbage stuck in my rump.i've had this thing 8 yrs. cause i could not afford to buy something else i've rebuilt everything on this junk 3 times
Published 10 months ago by CHARLOTTE R NEWMAN
Tempermental but fascinating
I chose this Hayward pool vacuum based on reviews on Amazon and elsewhere. The concept of water-powered vacuuming really appealed to me because the motored vacuum I had was too... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Laker1
Does The Job
Have tried a few other cleaners including Kreepy & Barracuda. This model as well as its previous version have provided me with several years of issue free pool cleaning.
Published 12 months ago by Rebecca McKinney
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