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Zodiac MX8 Suction Side Cleaner
Last Updated: May 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
368
Old Reviews
139
Unverified
149
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Cleaning
29cleaner, vacuum, zodiac, debris, cleans
+79%
-21%
" ... I can run a few days a week and the pool sides and bottom are clean. ... When my pop up motor burned out, I was not sure if one motor would work to drive this cleaner through the skimmer inlet, but using the direct suction adapter worked like magic. ... "
" ... The best for pool cleaning. ... "
" ... I recommend finding the best cleaner for your needs. ... "
" ... my husband loves it, keeps the pool so clean ... "
" ... This is a great cleaner, I put the cleaner in my pool over night and by morning it is clean. ... I also bought the Zodiac CLC500 Cyclonic Automatic Pool Cleaner, it collects all the debris that the cleaner picks up and keeps it from going into my the basket at the pool pump. ... So if you are needing a great pool cleaner this is for you, I have been using both these products since May of 2017 ... "
" ... The ability to make the suction hole larger and scrubbing floor pads is a win-win!! ... The people that left 1 star reviews clearly did not know how to calibrate it and set the suction hole correctly. ... "
" ... Works good and seems to get all the gunk. ... "
" ... I have been told by my son in law that this cleaner is amazing. ... "
Water Resistance
25cleaner, zodiac, mx8, debris, water
+72%
-28%
" ... I also bought the Zodiac CLC500 Cyclonic Automatic Pool Cleaner, it collects all the debris that the cleaner picks up and keeps it from going into my the basket at the pool pump. ... So if you are needing a great pool cleaner this is for you, I have been using both these products since May of 2017 ... "
" ... My pool is ~14,000 gallons. ... "
" ... but so far it removes and works the entire pool as stated! ... "
" ... Great pool cleaner. ... "
" ... my husband loves it, keeps the pool so clean ... "
" ... We are happy with it, we have a 16x30 pool, we leave it in overnight. ... By morning the pool looks pretty good! ... "
" ... best pool cleaner we have had in 13 years. ... "
" ... The accompanying hose was more than adequate in length for our 30 foot pool. ... "
Product Reliability
146 months, thank, set, replacing, replacement part
+57%
-43%
" ... If it continues to work without repair for at least 1 year I will be happy with the purchase. ... "
" ... Easy to set up have not had any problems so far 3 months old ... "
" ... Had one of these for a few years and rebuilt as necessary. ... THANK YOU AMAZON for a no BS approach to replacing a faulty item! ... "
" ... Finally, a few months ago, I finally retired the old MX8 and replaced it with a new one. ... It’s working great and I expect to get several years of maintenance-free device before having to rebuild it. ... "
" ... I've had the MX8 for a few months and it does a fantastic job. ... "
" ... Used three times. ... "
Marketplace
7amazon, time, replacing, replacement, refund
+71%
-29%
" ... Thankfully, AMAZON stepped up for a the replacement within 90 days!! ... THANK YOU AMAZON for a no BS approach to replacing a faulty item! ... "
" ... If you take your time and install it correctly it will work perfectly as shown in video. ... "
" ... excellent product, was delivered on time, I recommend the product and this company ... "
" ... Thank you so much. ... "
" ... Exactly As described. ... "
Returns
6refund, replacement part, replaced, amazon
+17%
-83%
" ... so when I was able to use it the 30 day refund has expired from the seller. ... "
" ... Had to return this unit because it seized up and stopped working. ... "
" ... It appears that they need to be replaced. ... "
" ... I asked for either a refund or a new unit. ... "
Suction
6suction, pool, cleaner, pump, mx8
+83%
-17%
" ... Love this vacuum. ... "
" ... I brushed the walls off before starting the vacuum so not sure if it did a good job cleaning them or if I did :) . ... "
" ... What a huge difference from my old cleaner to this MX8 pool suction cleaner. ... "
" ... The ability to make the suction hole larger and scrubbing floor pads is a win-win!! ... "
" ... I followed all the directions and ensured that the suction was set properly. ... "
Setup
5easy, would, told, set, saying
+80%
-20%
" ... Easy to set up have not had any problems so far 3 months old ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Price
5price, waste of money, best
+40%
-60%
" ... Absolute waste of money. ... "
" ... DONT waste your money on this look for something else. ... "
" ... Please don't torture yourself and waste your money. ... "
Ease of Use
4set, installation, easy to install
+100%
" ... Easy to set up have not had any problems so far 3 months old ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
Fit
4leaves, falling, apart
+25%
-75%
" ... So we spent $400 on a vacuum that does nothing, I guess it could make a great paper weight (maybe). ... "
" ... It works for about 60 minutes and then the mechanism jams. ... I have taken it apart, cleaned everything, put it back together, and it will once again work for about 60 minutes and then the mechanism jams. ... "
Comfort
4wore, falling, apart
+100%
" ... If it can go 2yrs or more, though, that would make me feel truly great. ... "
" ... old one wore out, new one works great ... "
" ... Once I figured out the correct pressure setting, it's awesome. ... "
" ... I did a lot of research on-line before chosing the MX-8. ... "
Build Quality
4zodiac, wore, replacement, gears, falling
+50%
-50%
" ... This is now nothing more than a big lump of expensive plastic. ... "
Delivery
3time, product, fast, excellent, days
+100%
" ... Shipment was extremely fast. ... "
" ... excellent product, was delivered on time, I recommend the product and this company ... "
" ... Just bought a replacement motor waiting for it to be delivered. ... "
Design
3like, good
+100%
" ... Looks good, eh? ... "
" ... Looks like I will go back to the Barracuda! ... "
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