Riptide Vacuum System Stainless Steel Steering Knuckle
Riptide is always innovating, and their latest upgrade is
their new Stainless Steel Steering Knuckle. Not only is it very compact and
easy to use, but the build quality is exceptional, and this is a fine addition
for Riptide Vacuum System. The clips are also Stainless Steel so no more broken
V-Clips for us Riptide users with the new SS Steering Knuckle.
You can email or call the folks over at Riptide to order
the SS Steering Knuckle. It sells for around $80 and you can reach Riptide at:
sales@riptidevac.com
800-735-3029
It is not an accessory that comes with the Riptide but is
sold as an aftermarket part. The Riptide is a first-rate vacuum system and
below are some more details about the Riptide Vacuum System.
The Riptide Vacuum System is an essential tool if you
service pools that get destroyed by the winds, or if work in an area where the
pools get a lot of large debris all season long. For the homeowner or service tech who doesn't want or need the SL cart, you can now order the Riptide Vacuum
Head with just a Battery Box, the Riptide XP.
Riptide has recently revamped the power switch and plugs on
the SL Cart and the XP Battery Box. To say that the power switch and plug have
been upgraded would be an understatement. The new design has been tested
thousands of times making it the most reliable plug in the industry. I doubt if
the switch or plug will wear out for years, it is that good. You can rest
assured that whenever you plug the vacuum in it will turn on and it will never
get pulled out when vacuuming a pool.
The Riptide SL is a great vacuum system and the
manufacturer is always looking for ways to make it better. The Riptide now
comes standard with the Steering Knuckle. This makes the Riptide Vacuum much
more maneuverable in a pool and it will allow you to easily turn and pivot the
vacuum head while pushing it along the bottom or on the step area of a
pool. The Steering Knuckle takes the Riptide to the next level.
The SL Cart can hold up to a class 27 100 Ah battery which
gives you about 6-8 hours of vacuuming time with the Riptide. I prefer a 55 Ah
or a 35 Ah battery to make the cart a bit lighter. You will get less vacuuming
time but the battery is easy to charge each day so it is not a major drawback
to use a smaller battery.
The cart also features large rugged rubber wheels that are
ideal for rough yards and step areas. This is a very lightweight cart and even
with the battery in the bottom, the wheels make it effortless to pull the cart
over any terrain. It is also very well balanced and even pulling it up hills it
is very steady. The handle on top is adjustable, so you can turn it at an angle
for different heights, making it even easier to pull.
I think a vacuum system is essential if you are servicing a
full pool route. It will save you so much time in your pool route that it will
pay for itself in just a year or two in time savings. With more time you can
service more pools and a vacuum system like the Riptide will allow you to
service pools that other companies would pass on. Those accounts with a lot of
leaves each week on the bottom are no problem for the Riptide. I think
purchasing equipment that will save you time and make your job easier is well
worth the investment.
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