Ridd's Aqua Centre Blog

NEW BARACUDA AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER

If you start listing problems that you have encountered with your Automatic Pool Cleaner (APC) you would probably list the following:

• Coverage



• Speed



• Blockage



• Noisy

We would like to be the first to introduce the latest APC that will revolutionize the APC market in SA for ever.

The Zodiac Baracuda MX8. It takes all the current conventions and turns them on it's head.

Lets examine the features by looking at the shortcomings of other APC's

Coverage

All suction APC's are restricted to some degree by the pool hoses. they all have limitations in varying degrees and will all fall short of the 100% coverage mark.

Well not the New MX8, it is gear driven and with it's programed gearboxes it will cover the whole pool, wall and floor. (not all the steps)

Speed

Locomotion of suction cleaners is usually effected by a pulsating acion either by a diaphragm or som sort of oscillating hammer, this pulsation will cause the APC to bounce and this will cause movement throught the water. There is a trade off here, faster movement means less adhesion and more adhesion means slower movement. This is not the case with the MX8. It runs on tracks and speed is not determined by a suction seal. the unit therfore runs at an optimal speed throuhght your pool.

Blockage

Ever had a childs marble or date blocking the throat of your APC, either blocking the hammer or tearing the diaphragm?

The new MX8 will easily handle items of this size without causing damage or blockage as it has a large diameter throat. The MX8 also has paddles that guide all debris to the throat and this gives the MX8 a very wide cleaning pattern.

Noisy

The endless clatter of an APC is a frustration for some pool owners, particularily those with pools being part of the entertaining area. With the MX8 this is no more! The unit is entirely silent. You will not hear it even if your head is under the water! As there is no pulsating action, the water surface will also not riple as it does with conventional cleaners, this will improve the look of infinity edges and a smoother water surface also is easier to heat.

The new MX8 will be available at Ridd's Aqua Centre in the next few weeks. Watch our website for dates.