Hayward AquaBug Above Ground Pool Cleaner In stock$26073
Quick overview
- No booster pump Runs on the suction of the existing filtration system, so there is no second pump to install or to pay for.
- No bag to empty Debris is drawn through to the pool filter rather than collected in a bag on the cleaner.
- SmartDrive steering Hayward uses a programmed steering pattern rather than moving at random, so coverage is more deliberate.
- Hoses included The hoses come in the box, so the cleaner is complete out of the carton.
- Fast setup Hayward puts installation at ten minutes or less through the skimmer or a dedicated suction line, with no tools needed.
- Helps circulation The cleaner draws water from the pool floor as it moves, which works like a roving main drain.
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Product details
The Hayward AquaBug is a suction side automatic cleaner for above ground pools, sold as part number W3500 and also listed by Hayward as the 500. It runs on the suction the pool already has, so nothing extra has to be plumbed or powered.
How it works
The cleaner connects at the skimmer or a dedicated suction line and is driven by the filtration system. Debris travels up the hose and into the pool filter, which is why there is no bag on the machine to empty or replace. Hayward drives it with a programmed steering pattern it calls SmartDrive, so the cleaner works a deliberate path rather than bouncing around at random.
What it is good at
Suction cleaners of this kind are aimed at fine dirt, small leaves and twigs, the everyday load in pools in dry and tropical settings. Because the cleaner pulls water from the floor as it travels, it also acts like a main drain that moves, which helps circulation and keeps chemistry more even through the pool.
Setting it up
The hoses are included, so the cleaner is complete in the box. Hayward puts the installation at ten minutes or less, either through the skimmer or on a dedicated suction line, and it does not call for tools.
| Brand | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | W3500 |
| UPC | 0610377389938 |
| Type | Suction side automatic pool cleaner |
| Pool type | Above ground |
| Steering | SmartDrive programmed steering |
| Booster pump | Not required |
| Debris handling | Passes debris to the pool filter, no bag to empty |
| Connection | Through the skimmer or a dedicated suction line |
| Included | Hoses included |
| Also listed as | Hayward 500 |
| Shipping weight | 14 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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