The
Piranha II nets are becoming my favorite leaf rake for my pool route and after
you use one you will see why. They may look like a simple upgrade over their
original Piranha Leaf Rake but there is more engineering to it than just a
color change to the plastic lip.
Before
I go over these changes here is a list of the different models available.
PA2-500
Complete
net (frame included) with a standard black bag. The bag is 17.5” deep/long
Frame
width is 17”
PA2-560
Complete
net (frame included) with a deep black bag. The bag is 23.5” deep/long.
Frame
width is 17”
PA2-800
Wide-mouth
Complete net (frame included) with a wide-mouth black bag. The bag is 21.5 deep/long.
Frame
width is 19”
PA2-533
Complete
net (frame included) with Quick-Flip bag. The bag is 19” deep/long with an extra layer
for added protection. This is soft polyester material which allows you to
easily flip the bag inside and out without the use of your hands.
Frame
width is 17”
PA2-590
Complete
net (frame included) with fine mesh bag. The bag is 22” deep/long with an extra layer
for added protection. This fabric has a very tight weave and is for removing
tiny fine debris from the pool. Ash, pollen, small bugs, sand, etc…
Frame
width is 17”
The
first upgrade that you will notice is the beefed-up leading edge or plastic lip
of the leaf rake. It is made from very durable plastic and the edges that will
rub on the bottom corners of plaster or Pebble Tec pool have been extended
out to give the leaf rake a very long service lifespan. One thing that often
happens over time is that the edges wear and the metal frame will show through
leading to the possibility of scratching the pool surface. With the Piranha II
Net you will get months of use out of it before the edges start to wear down.
And if the plastic lip does wear down, the part is easily replaceable.
The
material of the nets is another improvement and you will notice that it is also
very long-lasting. I am partial to the PA2-533 Quick-Flip Bag which is known
also as the Rag Bag or Easy Empty Net. The PA2-533 is made from a softer
material that allows for you to simply flip the leaf rake upside down and the
net will turn inside out, and the debris will fall out. There is a slight
resistance in the water but otherwise, it works just like a standard net. When
the net does wear out it is also very easy to replace.
The
handle is about the same as the one found on the standard Piranha Net except
for a reinforcement bolt. It is designed to easily snap in and out of your pool
pole with ease and is compatible with all of the poles on the market. The
aluminum handle also makes the Piranha II Net very light and easy to handle
making it ideal for pool service where we are swapping out the leaf rake
continuously.
The
next question is where to get a Piranha II Net. If you do service for a living
and have an account at PoolCorp (SCP/Superior) they stock the Piranha II Leaf
Rakes. You can contact the parent company of the Piranha II the Smart Company
and ask for a local retailer near you who stocks the product.
I
also found them online at this store which I am not affiliated with but they
stock the leaf rakes.
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