This Kreepy Krauly Classic inground pool cleaner is simply the most popular suction-side cleaner. It features turbo action swivel design and regulator valve for maximum cleaning power. Exclusive dive float directional system assures optimum cleaning performance from the water line to the pool bottom, automatic valve regulates water flow to set the ideal travel speed for more thorough cleaning, original one moving part design for years of dependable service no wheels or gears to replace. Large intake throat assures removal of large and small debris. Measures 7-inch length by 17-inch height by 41-1/2-inch width.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1348 in Lawn & Patio
- Brand: Pentair
- Model: K70405
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 17.00" h x 41.50" w x 7.00" l,
Features
- Our patented design and rugged construction have been put to the test in more than 1.5 million pools
- Only one moving part for long, dependable service
- KREEPY KRAULY works when your pool pump works, using your pool's existing filtration system
- This model is for Vinyl/Fiberglass/Tile ONLY
Customer Reviews
69 of 72 people found the following review helpful.
By Susie Morris
We purchased our home a few years ago and absolutely loved the pool. It's not a large pool, but mid-sized kidney shaped, and is perfect for our family. This love affair soon became strained with all of the cleaning, checking of chemicals, and other assorted tasks that pool builders never tell you about. Just the vacuuming of the pool took a several hours each week.
After a couple of months, my husband and I decided to look into an automatic pool cleaner. We did extensive research and decided on the KREEPY KRAULY for our pool. With the decision made, it was only a matter of purchasing it and setting it up. Most pool supply stores can order this if they do not have it in stock, so it's readily available.
The KREEPY KRAULY is automatic and does most of the cleaning for you. This will clean in-ground pools made of concrete, fiberglass, vinyl or tile. It works with most shapes but those with nooks will have to do some of those areas by hand. The system comes with the Krauly part, forty feet of hose, installation instructions and the necessary little parts to complete the hook up. The Krauly part consists of a round blue rubber bottom which has the vacuum part in the middle (the round blue part is wrinkly like Venetian blinds). This is held in place by rocker arms. In the middle of the arms is a piece that the hose connects to. The other end of the hose then connects to your skimmer. There is an automatic skimming valve and vacuum plate that allows you to do both at the same time so you don't have to stop skimming to let the KREEPY KRAULY do its job. The original set up takes about 15-30 minutes, less if you read and follow the instructions, but if your husband is like mine, they only resort to instructions when they can't figure it out. After you assemble all of the pieces, you hook the hose up to the KREEPY KRAULY and to the skimmer. It's simple!
The KREEPY KRAULY is weighted so it won't float to the top of the water. The suction portion allows it to go up the sides of the pool, so both bottom and sides are vacuumed. The biggest drawback is that the steps do not get vacuumed and will have to be done by hand; we also have a couple of seating areas that we have to do by hand. Sweeping of the pool about once a week will also help keep your pool sparkling clean.
The idea behind an automatic cleaner is great, but in reality there are a few flaws. The first is that we had to buy a filter that hooks into the hose about four feet from the skimmer to keep clogging to a minimum. That little item has helped tremendously and I highly recommend it. Another drawback is that the hose will become brittle and break after about six months of water and sun exposure. We have had to replace hose sections numerous times and finally got tired of piecing it together, so we purchased another forty feet to replace the entire thing. This is something that will have to be done about once every eighteen months.
Another problem is that this device makes a strange sucking noise while it cleans. Not a big deal for most people, but if you have imaginative children they associate that noise with a hungry monster determined to devour young swimmers. Yes, one of our friend's kids did scream and jump out of the pool insisting that the KREEPY KRAULY would eat her. So now we pull this out of the pool whenever people come over.
After four years, we've had to replace the hose and the flapper arms. Even with these added expenses, it is still well worth the $ 300 originally spent. Since we can purchases the parts to replace, buying a completely new system is not necessary.
Overall this is a great time saver for us. We still need to do a few things by hand, but those are minimum. The best part is that my pool is sparkling clean all the time, even when we're too busy to clean.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful.
By Dave CR
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R68Y30T0X7FD8 I think that this is one of the best cleaners out there. This cleaner works well from the skimmer and a side port. Will pick up almost any debris - including oak nuts, large leaves, St. Augustine grass clippings (troublesome for the Barracuda diaphragm cleaners). It covers the whole pool very good. You will be amazed at some of the large debris this cleaner can handle.
The only problem it has is that it is too good. It will climb the wall so well that if it is attached by a side-port it will get stuck on the canister or hung up on the hose coming from the wall - but there is a solution, you will need to get a part called the Wall Climb Adjuster (K12065) that snaps right in and solves the problem.
It may also get hung up on the steps - to solve this adjust the suction & hose length. There is also a great aftermarket part called "Twister Hose Rotator For Suction-side Pool Cleaners" that will eliminate this problem by twisting the cleaner out of the steps by turning the hoses 3 times every hour - it cost like $60.00.
The last drawback is if your deck is all cement, it may get rather loud - the clicking noise the cleaner makes has been an issue for some.
All in all a great cleaner. Parts are durable - just make sure you change the foot pad every year.
This cleaner is very durable. There are some parts that will wear out over time like the fin disk (big pad on bottom), and the foot pad mentioned above, but the rest of the parts will last a long time. I have a few installed that are over 10 years old and still working fine.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
By L. Hustedde
Don't be fooled by a bad review. I've had this system for 13 years and am just now ordering a replacement. This is an excellent pool cleaner. The only part of my pool it doesn't clean are the steps. I NEVER have to sweep my pool with a brush, just the steps, because the Kreepy reaches everything else. If you have a clean filter, the suction is very powerful and it sucks up leaves, debris, even microscopic stuff you can't see because it also vacuums and filters the water. The only time it has no suction is when the pool filters are dirty. Over the years I have had to replace the parts and hoses piecemeal but now the whole thing is tired and I'm ordering a new one. 13 years of NOT cleaning my pool by hand is proof enough this is a great system.