Riptide Vacuum System: Cart and Vacuum Set Up & Operation

The NEW Riptide Vacuum System is loaded with features and is a great way to clean those pools on your route that get a lot of debris. It is a powerful battery powered cleaner that traps debris in a fine micron bag on top. I will go over some of the features and set up of the Riptide Vacuum and large service cart.





The Riptide Vacuum is designed to be user friendly when replacing parts. The Motor is shipped disconnected from the cord and it is very easy to screw in the power cord. This feature allows for easy motor replacement down the road and once you connect the power cord to the motor you will n
ot need to disconnect it again until you change the motor.

The Riptide Vacuum does not use the standard clip for your pool pole to connect to the vacuum head. In order to create a rigid and reliable connection there is a “Quick Snap Pole Coupler” included that you will permanently attach to your pool pole. This will allow for trouble free connection to the Riptide vacuum. Also included is a plastic insert so that you can connect your pool leaf rake and brush to the pole with the “Quick Snap Pole Coupler” attached to the pole. I carry two poles on my truck and have one dedicated for the Riptide Vacuum.

The Riptide uses a unique locking bag that connected directly to the head of the vacuum into the plastic lip on top. These bags are designed to stay locked in place and not blow off from the water pressure. Getting the bags on at first can be tricky. But it is easy after the first 2 or 3 times. Simply make sure the bag grove is on the vacuum head lip, push down and slowly work your hands around, pushing down with some force until the bag snaps in. The bags easily lift off when you grab one of the tabs on the side. A very well done bag system. The included bag filters down to 100 microns. You can also order a 75 micron bag and 400 micron bag.

One of the best features of the Riptide is how the vacuum head is locked onto the service cart. It can't fall off during transport and can only be removed by moving the handle on the cart to the bottom point, thus releasing it. So no worries about the vacuum falling off while driving or while navigating your way to the pool.

I spend a lot of time in the video going over the cord reel. The cord reel is a very nice feature as it plays out the cord as you are vacuuming the pool. It is designed to hold the cord in place so it has just enough space for the 45 feet of cord (you can also get a custom reel with 75 ft of cord). So you need to roll the cord up in a specific manner so that the cord sits side by side in two rows. The best way to do it is to rewind the cord and use your hand, palm down, to keep it winding tightly. After 2 or 3 times you will get it down pat.

The large service cart can be heavy especially if you use a 100AH battery (65 lbs) and have the back bin full of chemicals. So it comes with the ability to adjust the axle so that you can make it easier to tilt backwards and make it less front or back heavy. I have my axle set at the factory middle setting and the cart is manageable. You can set the axle all the way to the front or all he way to the back.

I think one of the best features of the cart is the battery holder. There is no need for a case as the cart is designed to hold the battery in snug without movement. And since there is no case with a plug, you can charge the battery directly on the terminals on top. You would just need a charger like this one found on Amazon.com:


You can also use a smaller battery to make the cart lighter. I install a 55AH battery and shaved off about 30 lbs. The Riptide will have the same power but you will need to charge the battery more often.

So the Riptide large service cart is loaded with great features and is very user friendly and easy to set up. For more on the Riptide see these related videos:

Riptide Pool Vacuum System Overview Video: https://youtu.be/ycoGJsyFXNg
Riptide Vacuum Commercial Cart Transport Rack Set Up: https://youtu.be/d2kJroa6UOs








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