KREEPY KRAULY® GREAT WHITE® Suction Side Cleaner Review

This is the Pentair GW9500 Kreepy Krauly Great White inground pool cleaner.  It has taken me some time to get around to reviewing this cleaner but since the release of their new Dorado cleaner, I thought the time was right. This is actually a great alternate cleaner choice if you are in the market for a suction side cleaner.

One thing you will notice right off  is that this cleaner lacks a lot in the looks department. But don't let the plain, flat, and out of date design fool you - this is a great cleaner.  What matters is what is under the hood and the Great White does not disappoint.

It is a simple geared type cleaner with actually very few moving parts. The bottom sports brushes all the way around and the cleaner has a slight bouncing motion also as it moves along the surface. The opening for debris while odd, is large enough for acorns and other large debris. I like the unique pop out turn mechanism as it is simple yet very effective.

The Great White has a large cleaning path, 15 inches across. This is great for a large pool as it can cover a lot of area in a shorter period of time. It also is designed to climb the walls to the tile line and the gearing inside will turn the cleaner often to prevent it from getting stuck on the steps or the main drains on the bottom.

It comes with 12 one meter hoses or 40 feet of hose which is plenty for most pools. Also included are the parts to connect it to a pool skimmer or side port/ vacuum port. It is pretty easy to set up, the only thing that is crucial is getting the proper suction. If the suction is too low it just won't work it's way around the pool or climb the walls.

The brush design makes it ideal for pools with a lot of dirt on the walls and the overall design allows it to clean the entire pool in about 6-8 hours. It will spend more time in the deep end and on the deep end walls but if the suction is set properly it will also clean the shallow end of the pool effectively. The manual also makes note of this as most of the dirt and leaves is usually in the deep end bowl of the pool.

It comes with a one year warranty and after that the parts are pretty affordable. Overall it is very easy to work on and the longevity and parts replacements is a plus for this cleaner. You should have minimal problems as it is a very simple gearing program. I also filmed a video on some common issues and some troubleshooting tips.

Pentair also now sells a Pool Store only version of the Great White called the Dorado. It is the same cleaner but with a new body style and a nicer look and color scheme. It is only available form your pool guy or at a retail pool store.

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Pentair DORADO™ Suction-Side Pool Cleaner Review: Coming Soon!
Pentair DORADO™ Set Up and Installation Video: Coming Soon!
Great White and DORADO Tips and Troubleshooting: Coming Soon!

To order the Great White: https://www.amazon.com/Pentair-GW9500-Kreepy-Inground-Cleaner/dp/B002G9U17U/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=swimmingpooll-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=036a7acccb41d53a6d44ccce37c3a89c&creativeASIN=B002G9U17U