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Zodiac Baracuda G3 W03000 Advanced Suction Side Automatic Pool Cleaner
Last Updated: May 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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Water Resistance
205cleaner, hose, baracuda, g3, cleaners
+80%
-20%
" ... i remember a wealthier family having an auto pool vacuum of a different manufacturer when I was a kid so I asked our pool man if they still existed. ... "
" ... My pool is spotless now, I could not be happier. ... "
" ... This product keeps our pool clean ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend this product to anyone that wants to enjoy their pool more and spend less time cleaning it. ... "
" ... Added a couple of hoses due to the length of my pool. ... "
" ... Finally a pool cleaner that works. ... "
" ... Best purchase I have made for the pool! ... "
" ... Then watching the robot run around automatically for 3hrs providing an added sense of clean to the pool. ... Yes, it is expensive, anything to do with a pool always is, but for all the time and sunburn it has saved me from, I'd say its worth every penny. ... "
Cleaning
180cleaner, cleans, vacuum, hose, debris
+89%
-11%
" ... Not sure on durability and ill update later but as far as cleaning this cleaner is top notch. ... "
" ... I hope the Baracuda is still available the next time we need a new pool cleaner in 7 or 8 years! ... "
" ... I tried a different style cleaner. ... "
" ... Been using an in-floor pop-up system for years which did a semi-okay job keeping the pool clean. ... Quick delivery, easy set-up, and BAM clean pool. ... "
" ... I paid extra for a scrubber that I have not used yet since it cleans very good with out it. ... "
" ... Pool has never looked cleaner. ... "
" ... Thanks to both elements, the pool is clean and clear and i expend very little effort in making it that way. ... "
" ... Excellent machine, has kept our pool clean through dust storms. ... "
Product Reliability
86months, lasted, baracuda, g3, barracuda
+65%
-35%
" ... It’s February so I ran out of light and stopped for the evening and wanted to wait until I actually had it up and running before providing a review, otherwise it would have been unfair to the seller and the manufacturer making a low rated review bred from my frustration. ... "
" ... The old one ran for many years. ... "
" ... Replaced one I purchased ago. ... "
" ... The barracuda does an excellent job, I'm on my third one in over twenty five years. ... "
" ... My first lasted 7 years running every day in Florida! ... "
" ... Now "robocop" is working. ... "
" ... It replaced a 9-year old Baracuda that finally needed to be replaced after running 6 hours a day every day. ... "
" ... No problems at all. ... "
Suction
50vacuum, pool, skimmer, cleaner, hose
+80%
-20%
" ... With the dedicated suction line I can run the cleaner with the pump on a low setting by adjusting the skimmer and bottom filter lines. ... "
" ... Best suction pool cleaner for the price. ... "
" ... I love this vacuum!! ... "
" ... This Vacuum is great I've had it for about 1.5yr you pay for what you get. ... "
" ... Easy to install if you have a suction outlet. ... "
" ... I have it on a dedicated suction line, so the skimmer is also working, and the main drainage is reduced to about 1/4 of its normal suction. ... "
" ... This vacuum does a great job with little maintenance. ... It's always my go-to in-ground pool vacuum. ... "
" ... I recommend for anyone with a pool that is cleaning with a vacuum. ... "
Ease of Use
45easy to install, simple, install, easy to assemble, parts
+93%
-7%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... So easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... easy to install and worked like a charm ... "
" ... Works as advertised and was easy to setup. ... "
" ... It was really easy to put together - just snap on the deflector wheel and pull on the finned disk and you're ready to go. ... "
" ... Assembly was a pretty easy too! ... "
" ... Can't be easier. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble - only complaint is that I didn't get it years ago! ... "
Setup
40easy, easy to install, install, follow, setup
+83%
-18%
" ... Easy installation for the most part. ... "
" ... I followed the instructions with regards to setting the hose length which are easy to follow. ... "
" ... easy to install and worked like a charm ... "
" ... Setup was very easy. ... "
" ... Very simple to install and was very easy to use. ... "
" ... Since I was already using one, it was an easy install. ... "
" ... Assembly was a pretty easy too! ... "
" ... Works as advertised and was easy to setup. ... "
Price
37money, worth, cleaner, waste of money, save
+78%
-22%
" ... Yes I had to replace a part here and there down thru the years but at minimal cost. ... "
" ... The price is not bad at all and I think for what it does it is an excellent value! ... "
" ... Very good for the price I paid. ... "
" ... Performs as designed, not perfect but worth the cost. ... "
" ... It performs as well as the Polaris at a MUCH more affordable price. ... "
" ... I guess the simplicity is the major appeal to me - it just works well at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Worth every dollar. ... "
Returns
30returning, replaced, returned, kreepy, decided
+27%
-73%
" ... We will be returning it. ... "
" ... I missed my return window by a week, so I'm stuck with this spastic thing that doesn't work. ... "
" ... I do NOT recommend this product and I will begin the return process tomorrow. ... "
" ... Replaced it quickly. ... "
" ... I was really excited for this but now will be returning. ... "
" ... We returned it. ... "
" ... Ended up returning item for credit. ... "
" ... Want to return this and purchase something else. ... "
Build Quality
30hose, hoses, rubber, g4, pool
+47%
-53%
" ... Diaphragm tear near holding ring, obvious stress point that the G2 didn't have because it's diaphragm lasted 2 years. ... "
" ... It didn't realize how different the internal working design is from other type cleaners and how this design flaw leads to failure. ... The problem is that anything which any hard material such as a 1.5" leaf with a hard stem as to pass through this same opening, gets caught in the plastic tube, which prevents it from contracting fully. ... "
" ... The baracuda body also showed signs of wear, albeit minor, this was not a new item. ... "
" ... Tried shortening the hoses and redirecting the returns but still getting stuck. ... "
" ... I finally gave up and just left it in the deep end and brushed the shallow that way. ... "
" ... No tears, scratches that are the common problems with this unit. ... "
" ... Biggest problem was seeing how it scuffed up the vinyl liner in places in less than a week! ... "
" ... We just came back from vacation only to find a chunk of plastic broken off the unit (picture attached). ... "
Marketplace
17advertised, seller, amazon, works as described, vendor
+76%
-24%
" ... I made the purchase and waited in anticipation for it to arrive. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Very happy with the vendor. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works just as advertised!!!! ... "
" ... I consider those minor hindrances, in the bigger picture. ... "
" ... Great purchase, Thanks . ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Fit
16hose, skimmer, hoses, falling apart, sweep
+38%
-63%
" ... 3) Constantly broke. ... "
" ... It worked great for about 7/8 months and then started falling apart, piece by piece. ... It has a tendency to fall off the walls and actually float just below the water surface. ... "
" ... Leaves corners stay in middle over and over. ... "
" ... Directions on putting it together were horrible. ... "
" ... They get stuck very easily and stop fubctiioning. ... "
" ... The footpad had to be replaced but it was impossible because the casing could not be removed because the screwing cap was frozen. ... "
Capacity
14walls, pool guy, climbs the walls, side walls, plaster
+79%
-21%
" ... We purchased this due to the recommendation of our pool maintenance service, and are VERY happy with the performance. ... "
" ... Will put it in a rental property without any trees. ... "
" ... When I bought my house 7yrs ago I became a first-time pool owner. ... "
" ... My pool was plaster up until two years ago, and it did a great job. ... "
" ... It was recommended from our pool guy when we first moved in last May. ... The one that came with the house from previous owners didn’t work as well as it should. ... "
" ... Started climbing walls right away. ... "
" ... Climbs walls like it should. ... "
" ... I am nor any member of my family is connected in any way to Kreepy Krauly. ... "
Overall performance
13variable speed, speed pump, g3, runs, performance
+77%
-23%
" ... Does a great job! ... "
" ... My variable-speed pump runs at 2300rpms and the baracuda G3 operates perfectly. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Does the job!! ... "
" ... Cheaper, better, and does the job. ... "
" ... After some intensive research I landed on the barracuda G3. ... "
" ... Does a great job! ... "
" ... With a variable speed pump it even works better then I thought it would. ... "
Pedometer
12pool, walls, getting stuck, climb, stuck
+58%
-42%
" ... does a great job except it gets hung up at the entrance steps. ... "
" ... It even goes up on one of the steps. ... "
" ... So far, so good with this cleaner, which has a simple design, and with a few hose adjustments is cleaning all but the upper steps in my pool. ... "
" ... The steps stay pretty clean anyway. ... "
" ... Although it worked very well, I still wound up manually sweeping off the tanning ledge, steps and deep water seats - no big deal what so ever ... "
" ... All I did was follow every simple step. ... "
" ... Does very well, however it hangs up around steps and latters. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
11cleaning, cleaner, well, really, cleans very well
+100%
" ... No more filters to clean is a blessing. ... "
" ... Cleans very well. ... "
" ... This thing really cleans. ... "
" ... As it's cleaning I can easily see where it's been and where it hasn't yet. ... "
" ... Why have we been cleaning it ourselves?? ... "
" ... Cleans very well. ... "
" ... We are loving this cleaner. ... "
" ... Make cleaning much easier ... "
For Running
10pump, run, pool, years, summer
+80%
-20%
" ... had it up and running in 25minutes ... "
" ... Easy to put together and get running. ... "
" ... My pool has 2 skimmers, so I leave the Baracuda running overnight in one. ... "
" ... Great when running. ... "
" ... It runs well in both the shallow end (3 ft) and the deep end (12 ft). ... "
" ... My first lasted 7 years running every day in Florida! ... "
" ... We have had it running for a week now and the pool looks great. ... "
" ... Takes less than 10 mins to get it running the first time and then you just let it do it's thing. ... "
Floors
9get stuck, gets stuck, get, stuck, seen
+11%
-89%
" ... I couldn’t get it to stay off of the main drain, stairs, or benches. ... "
" ... 1) Constantly got stuck at the stairs. ... "
" ... Seems to get stuck on stairs and yet to figure out why. ... "
" ... This does not circulate in my entire pool, it continues to get stuck on the stairs. ... "
" ... It gets stuck on the stairs and goes immediately back to the same spot once its moved. ... "
" ... It also likes to get stuck around the stairs so I have to look at it every so often to make sure it didn't get stuck. ... "
" ... it does climb the wall, haven't seen it climb the stairs yet. ... "
Product As Described
8advertised, works as described, exactly, described
+100%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works just as advertised!!!! ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... I consider those minor hindrances, in the bigger picture. ... "
" ... Awesome product exactly as described ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
Delivery
8condition, works great, time, packaged, order
+88%
-13%
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Delivered on time and very happy so far with product!!!!!! ... "
" ... The price and delivery from SaveMoreOnPoolSupplies were excellent. ... "
" ... Shipped and arrived quickly. ... "
" ... When I received the G3, it was nicely packaged. ... "
Comfort
8diaphragm, vacuums, pool, g3, g2
+50%
-50%
" ... The baracuda body also showed signs of wear, albeit minor, this was not a new item. ... "
" ... Diaphragm tear near holding ring, obvious stress point that the G2 didn't have because it's diaphragm lasted 2 years. ... "
" ... adjust returns pointing down, but now the floating leaves have nothing to push them to the skimmer, so just linger there while the G3 just keeps cleaning the same side of the pool over and over again . ... "
" ... A slight tug will get it moving again. ... "
Software Platform
6trial and error, set, search, find, able
+50%
-50%
" ... I have consulted their FAQ and the Web. ... "
" ... He has checked Google for ideas, he has checked YouTube videos for ideas and nothing works. ... "
" ... Also set-up is finicky and you have to find by trial and error the best way to make it work for your pool configuration. ... "
Network
6coverage, climbs, side walls, gets stuck, g3
+83%
-17%
" ... Climbs walls like it should. ... "
" ... The G3 climbs walls the walls like a champ. ... "
" ... Started climbing walls right away. ... "
" ... But I would like to see this do a more horizontal criss cross instead of repeating the same pattern along the walls almost continuously. ... "
Sound Quality
5effective, tump, noise, much, listen
+80%
-20%
" ... quiet and effective. ... "
" ... It does a great job and it's much quieter too. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
5pipe, comes, wall, sections, ladder
+60%
-40%
" ... I love the length of the hose. ... "
" ... The G3 comes with 12 sections of hose. ... "
" ... The fact that it also comes with a brand new hose is amazing. ... "
Device Compatibility
4device, kreepy, krauly, connected
+75%
-25%
" ... I am nor any member of my family is connected in any way to Kreepy Krauly. ... "
" ... This is a great device. ... "
" ... Recognize that I was skeptical about the G3 because there are devices that cost 8-10 times as much as this device. ... "
Design
4works, looks, simple, like
+75%
-25%
" ... Looks like an octopus! ... "
User Manual
3website, user, owner, instruction, full
-100%
" ... Read the user manual and everything. ... "
" ... We always had the flow set per the manual and still had issues. ... "
For Fun
3fun to watch, fun
+100%
" ... It’s fun to watch it do the work ... "
" ... So much fun. ... "
Cables
3hoses, connectors, different
+67%
-33%
" ... It definitely needs a swivel connection to prevent tangling tubing. ... "
" ... The hoses get kinked so buy a swivel adapter . ... "
Food Items
3baked
+67%
-33%
" ... In hindsight - piece of cake. ... "
" ... So far, we love it, only owned it for a week but our old suction model was toast. ... "
Storage
3wheels, unit, storage, one, cost
+67%
-33%
" ... Hose storage and assembly and disassembly is very easy. ... "
" ... The debree is captured in the skimmer basket. ... "
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