Does this vaccum dead algae?
1330576
I can honestly say it has vacuumed up everything from leaves to sand to mulch. Can't say about the algae, I guess if it's not attached it would, but can't say one way or the other. I do love this vacuum, really beats lugging the big hose out!!
1330577
I dont know it stopped working and we just received the replacement a couple days ago and we just closed the pool. I wouldnt buy this ever again.
1330578
Yes, it does, but you have to use the "fine" filter bag. Also, once the suctioned algae coats the inside of filter bag, suction decreases until you clean/and or change the bag. If I was cleaning up dead algae, I would usually use 3 fine filter bags: 2 that came with my unit and 1 that was a knee-high nylon sock. Also, please bear in mind, the Poolbuster CG is great when it works and for as long as it lasts - mine died within 18 months, and if you read the other reviews, many other users' Poolbuster lasted a lot less time. I have yet to read a single review whose user had a unit last 2 years. Yes, it does, but you have to use the "fine" filter bag. Also, once the suctioned algae coats the inside of filter bag, suction decreases until you clean/and or change the bag. If I was cleaning up dead algae, I would usually use 3 fine filter bags: 2 that came with my unit and 1 that was a knee-high nylon sock. Also, please bear in mind, the Poolbuster CG is great when it works and for as long as it lasts - mine died within 18 months, and if you read the other reviews, many other users' Poolbuster lasted a lot less time. I have yet to read a single review whose user had a unit... » Read More Yes, it does, but you have to use the "fine" filter bag. Also, once the suctioned algae coats the inside of filter bag, suction decreases until you clean/and or change the bag. If I was cleaning up dead algae, I would usually use 3 fine filter bags: 2 that came with my unit and 1 that was a knee-high nylon sock. Also, please bear in mind, the Poolbuster CG is great when it works and for as long as it lasts - mine died within 18 months, and if you read the other reviews, many other users' Poolbuster lasted a lot less time. I have yet to read a single review whose user had a unit last 2 years. « Show Less
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It uses a hose to push debris into a net. I dont think it would be able to scrape the algae the way a suction vac would. But maybe you could get into the pool with a mop to break it up first and between the intex cleaner and the filter it would clear it.
1557964
I haven't had success with this aquabot picking up algae at all. Have run it twice with no luck. You're better off getting the pool rover jr.
770315
sounds a little as if the suction pump isn't running or even blocked, amazingly I have stones in my pool, birds drop them in. I should also add that if you've got heavy duty cleaning to do then the bags fill up pretty quickly, likewise algae just goes straight through as the mesh isn't fine enough.1. Check pump is running.2. Check inlet isn't blocked.3. Heavy duty or algae give manual vacuum.
1674983
It does pick up algae, I ordered a second filtering bag especially for algae when I bought the pool blaster.
1427475
I have a 95 gallon tank and it does the jo. It cleans any debris that gets buried under the gravel. I Have both large and small gravel in my tank and have no problems at all. Just make sure to dismantle it after use and clean away the larger pieces of debris that collects. Otherwise your vacuum will begin to smell. I'm not sure if this vacuum is meant for my tank but it does the job that I need and it does it well. I hope this helps you.
1557963
Well can,t really tell you for sure about the algae never had it but I can tell you one thing it will pick up sand and everything else pretty stong suction so far it does a great job and I have a 30 above ground round pool
1207886
I've never had an issue with algae build-up, since the water is filtered. I do run the bowl through the dishwasher every couple of weeks and I change the filter regularly.
1922930
No it does not but it has cleared up the pond water and I have less algae Also using barley at waterfall
2190429
It will barely help. The enzymes in here usually attack dead algae particles. Not pollen. You should be able to vacuum pollen out. If the "pollen" comes back 1-2 days after vacuuming, then it's not pollen. It's mustard algea. Mustard algea looks almost like sand. You can have a crystal clear pool, and have mustard algea. It it is, let me know.
2156256
yes, I'd say so. You will need a way to vacuum it all up. A Clarifier clumps all the particles floating in your pool. This includes algae too. the dead bodies of lagae float around after you shock or use chlorine. Read the instructions, add per instructions- it won't take much. Leave overnight, and you should see the pool bottom covered with the particles, usually grayish color. Vacuum it up and you're done. Some of it may also be sucked into your filter. Hope that helps.
2261217
You could empty and scrub it periodically but since I'm only using the water on outdoor plants, I'm not concerned about the algae.
1557967
Yes it does, as long as it hasn't been growing for a lobg time. I'd first treat water with algaecide, wait for algae to die and then let the Aquabiøot do its thibg. Yoou'll probably need to hose iff the 2 filter bags several times during the treatment. Good luck.
1963484
it will suck it up, but when pulling the Vac out of the pool let it drain over the side as the filter does Not retain the algae, it will fall back into the pool.
376763
Although the HTH pool shock did help, I still had to take out and fully clean the pool filter. The shocker will certainly kill algae, but, it will not get rid of pollen or dirt coming off the trees and the ground. I have a few large trees around my pool and have to clean the filter every 3 months, at least, as dirt sits at the bottom of the filter holder and stats to clog up the pipes going from pool filter and into the pool. Short answer, yes, this product kills algae, but, will not kill dirt. I suggest you do both, use this product to kill any signs of algae while also fully cleaning your filter and pipes going into it and from it. Although the HTH pool shock did help, I still had to take out and fully clean the pool filter. The shocker will certainly kill algae, but, it will not get rid of pollen or dirt coming off the trees and the ground. I have a few large trees around my pool and have to clean the filter every 3 months, at least, as dirt sits at the bottom of the filter holder and stats to clog up the pipes going from pool filter and into the pool. Short answer, yes, this product kills algae, but, will not kill dirt. I suggest you do both, use this product to kill any signs of algae while also fully cleaning your... » Read More Although the HTH pool shock did help, I still had to take out and fully clean the pool filter. The shocker will certainly kill algae, but, it will not get rid of pollen or dirt coming off the trees and the ground. I have a few large trees around my pool and have to clean the filter every 3 months, at least, as dirt sits at the bottom of the filter holder and stats to clog up the pipes going from pool filter and into the pool. Short answer, yes, this product kills algae, but, will not kill dirt. I suggest you do both, use this product to kill any signs of algae while also fully cleaning your filter and pipes going into it and from it. « Show Less
1557965
Yes, it does. This is the main reason I chose it. You may see it fluff up the algae but after the 2hr cycle around and around the pool it is diamond clear. Rinse the fine filtering bags after every use with a garden hose. My formula for algae success is shock with chlorine powder AND use swamp treat or yellow out plus a.clarifier while running pump 24/7. This works within days and the algae at the bottom is gone with rover the vacuum. I use it daily, every day and would not be without one. By far the best purchase I made.
1888641
It does a good job of picking up everything - my pool was dark green & in 3 weeks I had the water clear - The only things I did to it was shock , algaecide , run the Dolphin & backwash - The machine comes with 2 sets of filters - one is a finer filter to pick up much smaller particles - I used that one after picking up the bigger debris with the first one - So I would say yes , it does pick up dead algae -