The Pentair GW9500 Kreepy Krauly Great White is a very powerful vacuum pool cleaner (suction pool cleaner) for inground pools. This great white cleaner is especially good for dish-, incline- and hopper-bottom pools. It is good for pools with a gunite, fiberglass, vinyl surface and according to Pentair also for other “specialty” surfaces.
Pentair GW9500 Kreepy Krauly Great White Deals
- Suction side cleaner for in-ground pools
- Cleans floors and walls
- Works with all pool surface types
Pentair GW9500 Kreepy Krauly Great White Review
Currently selling in the middle price range depending on the merchant, it’s worth every dollar as it climbs up and down the pool walls. It does a very good job, in fact it replaces your pool cleaning service.
Pros of the Pentair GW9500 Kreepy Krauly Great White:
Designed for in-ground pools with most any shaped bottom, The Great White GW9500 alleviates all the hassle associated with maintaining a pool as it automatically takes care of all the labor intensive cleaning while you can kick back and relax. It don’t need supervision as it has no Hang-ups. And, importantly, it has been less prone to pluggage than most other pool cleaners. Next to the vacuuming it also brushes. And it does walls and sometimes steps.
The set-up is instant and simple. It’s a truly out-of-the-box ready item, only requiring a quick snap to attach the hose, and The Great White is ready to dive in on one serious cleaning mission! This Pool vac has a piece that you can put on the robot to attach to a cleaning pole. It allows you to direct the robot in specific areas.
- Solidly build
- Actually scrubs, not only vacuums
- Shallow ends are no problem
- Bottom ans walls
Cons of the Pentair GW9500 Kreepy Krauly Great White:
The only negative aspect we found is the emptying the leaf canister and it can be overcome by paying attention while emptying it so the dirt won’t splash back in the pool.
- Price
- By some users it rotates on the same place
- You need to maintain it very properly else its lifetime is short
Overview of the Sta-Rite Great White 9500 Pool cleaner
To all swimming pool dirt and debris…be afraid…be very afraid. Just as the Great White Shark is one of the most powerful hunters in the water, the Great White GW9500 Pool Cleaner made by Sta-Rite has proven itself as the king of pool vacuums, thoroughly hunting down and disposing of water debris with meticulous precision!
Main Features Sta-Rite Great White 9500
Designed for in-ground pools with most any shaped bottom, The Great White GW9500 alleviates all the hassle associated with maintaining a pool as it automatically takes care of all the labor intensive cleaning while you can kick back and relax. It don’t need supervision as it has no Hang-ups. And, importantly, it has been less prone to pluggage than most other pool cleaners.
The set-up is instant and simple. It’s a truly out-of-the-box ready item, only requiring a quick snap to attach the hose, and The Great White is ready to dive in on one serious cleaning mission!This Pool vac has a piece that you can put on the robot to attach to a cleaning pole. It allows you to direct the robot in specific areas.
Why Would you Buy a Sta-Rite Great White 9500?
Currently selling in the middle price range depending on the merchant, it’s worth every dollar as it climbs up and down the pool walls. It does a very good job, in fact it replaces your pool cleaning service.
Features
Bristle-Drive™ Technology – brushes the dirt loose.
15 inch vacuum head with bristles – Gives a wide path cleaning path.
SmartTrac Programmed Steering – to navigate through the pool and around things in the pool (steps etc.)
Turning mechanism to reach en get out of hard areas.
Adjustable regulator valve – To regulate the cleaning speed for optimal cleaning.
Vac-Port Door Fitting – For simple installation.
Specifications
The size is 42.2 x 15 x 8.8 inches and the weight is 20.1 pounds
Models
One, the gw9500
Accessories:
Pentair leave catcher
Price of the GW9500
The prices on this kreepy cleaner vary a lot, between $300 and $600. It depends on the seller and on the accessories included. So to be sure check the deals above and compare Amazon to Ebay to Walmart.
User-friendliness
The setting up is simple, just hook the hose up and go.
Quality
This is one of the few pool vacs with a 2 year warranty! Though a limited one it is still very special to get it.
Faq
Does it climb stairs?
Answer: Sometimes, it depends on the radius. It never does in tight corners.
Does this Kreepy Krauly great white make a fairly loud clicking noise?
Answer: Seems to depend on how high you put the suction. It you take the highest possible stand it does make a soft, low clicking noise.
Will wrinkles in the liner be damaged by this cleaner?
Answer: No it does not, but it can not clean well on the wrinkles.
How well does it work on tile surfaced pools square edges?
How long is the hose of this unit?
Answer: see specs.
Is this recommended for quartz/plaster pools?
Answer: Yes, it seems to work fine on plaster and pebble tec.
Does this product have a tendency to get stuck on raised anti-vortex drains?
Answer: According to users not when they are new but when they get a bit older they do tent to get less flexible.
Does anybody have a suggestion for a great white that just wont sink… next to removing all four floats.
Answer: The problem could be air trapped in the tubes, remove that.
Can this be attached to my skimmer basket area?
Anwer: Yes
It doesn’t climb the pool walls, Help!
Answer: Check if your filter is clean, check the flow indicator to see if you need to increase pressure.
What size hose comes with the Great White, 1 1/2″ or 2″?
Answer: 1 1/2″
Which leaf catcher fits the Great white inground pool cleaner?
Answer: The Great white leaf catcher.
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