Baracuda Ranger automatic pool cleaner cleans above-ground swimming pools fast. Low maintenance pool vacuum has only one moving part for trouble-free service. Automatic pool cleaners at In The Swim.
Average Customer Rating:
4.2 out of 5
13 of 14 (93%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Simply the Best.,August 6, 2009
By culthavocfrom Crystal River, Fl
Pros: easy and fast Cons: Gets stuck on the stairs on occasion.
"Works a whole heck of a lot better than my Hayward Aqua Critter Lady Bug (which was problems from day one and fell apart in less than a year). Plus In The Swim beat my local Pinch-A-Penny pool store by $50 on the price and I got it next day!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Review 2 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great Purchase,July 25, 2009
By gunga413from Fort Worth TX
Pros: Very easy to install Cons: hooks into skimmer not bypass
"I found this product to be very easy to install. It only took about 5 minutes. Within a day it had cleaned the bottom better than any other cleaner I've tried."
Review 3 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Barracuda Ranger,June 8, 2008
By hobby
Pros: It does good job of vacuuming, including the side Cons: Gets caugh up on stairs, sometimes doesn't get majority of bottom
"We've used our Barracuda Ranger for the last few years (can't remember how long we've had it), and what we like about it is that it will climb the wall and clean it as well as the bottom. One of the drawbacks that frustrates us, is when the opening gets above the water line, it breaks the vacuum and floats to the bottom. You then have to get water back in the hose and put it back in the skimmer hole to the filter. Also, the round guard that prevents it from getting too close to the stairs sometimes gets it stuck in one area, usually right in the corner where the stairs are against the pool wall. Overall, we do like the job it does."
Review 4 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Really helps keep pool clean,May 25, 2008
By rsilva708from Hickory Hills, IL
Pros: Easy to use Cons: hose sections need to be very tight
"The vacuum works great. I run my Filter ALL THE TIME from open in the spring till close in the fall. I le3ave the vacuum in the pool anytime we are not in it, and it keeps the bottom clean all the time. I've had this for about 3 years now, and the diaphram that makes the whole thing work tore last season. I don't know if this is because of the amount of time I run it, or if something got stuck in it and tore it. THe hose sections need to be put together very tight or they will suck in air. It is also a little pain that they need to be taken appart and stored flat. Never just coil up the hose. It will hold the coiled shape and no longer be able to reach the whole pool. Also the hose sections are very expensive to replace. The first hose that you connect to the skimmer rubs against the skimmer,a nd after some time it will rub a hole in the hose. What I have tone to get rid of this little problem is to wrap the first hose section with some cloth. That really helps from getting holes in the first peice."
Review 5 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
difficult instructions,February 21, 2008
By nil1552from missouri city texas
Pros: works well once you get hooked up, inexpensive Cons: has to rely on your pump and filter system
"worked well for about one season,had to replace my pump, and it never worked again.long hoses, had to check manual for proper set up each time, storing unit was a problem, because you have this big box to store ,and make sure you put all the pieces back,"
Review 6 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
October 3, 2007
By Anonymous
"We really needed this. We just get it started and let it go. The pool is the cleanest it has been in a long time. We learned about it from our neighbor and would highly recomend it. It is much easier and less time consuming then the old way."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Pool owners best friend,September 1, 2007
By dtcrhinck
Pros: Easy to install, silent, reaches entire bottom of pool. Cons: Have to redirect the return to point to middle of pool.
"Bought the Baracuda when I had to go out of town and didn't want my wife to have to vacum. Kept the pool spotless while I was away and love it now because I don't have to make sure I have to vacum on a regular basis."
Review 8 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Works much better than my manual vaccum,August 30, 2007
By toytundra
Pros: easy to set up, high quality unit, much less work for me Cons: sometimes i find it floating above the bottom
"I like this unit. I have a 24 ft round pool. My liner has a wavy surface and this doesnt seem to care. I removed my ladder because the hose got caught on them in the first few minutes. It cleans all the small sand and particles off the pool bottom. It gets all the leaves if you run it long enough. The only CON is when it manages to float off the bottom. It still sucking water at that point but stops moving. That may be related to the fact the my pool return has no adjustable eyeball. I need to get one and see if that makes this work better."
Review 9 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Fast but Stops A Lot,August 24, 2007
By wendyd
Pros: Fast, Easy to Install Cons: Stops a lot, leaves can clog it, short hoses are unimpressive.
"Does not stick on ladder,works fast,stops a lot."
Review 10 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best pool cleaner ever used,August 22, 2007
By potsie
Pros: Variable speed, allows skimmer to continue working
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Review 11 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
zodiac vacum,August 22, 2007
By allgirl
"This vacum is terrific! It has saved me so much time!"
Review 12 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Easy To Use,August 10, 2007
By JustMe
"Works great, is easy to install and hook up and then it just takes off and does it's thing. Makes cleaning quick and easy."
Review 13 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Product,August 9, 2007
By Rizz
Pros: Inexpensive, simple device for cleaning our above ground pool. Cons: None, works great and have not had any problems with ladders or steps
"We have purchased many products from "In the Swim". Our purchase of the above ground pool cleaner was a great addition to our inventory. We had a pool cleaner for the last 10years and found it was time to update. The Caracuda Ranger is easy to use, and does a great job. Now I just sit and enjoy my "Tonic and Lime" while watching the Baracuda do the work. Excellent product."
Review 14 for Baracuda Ranger Automatic Pool Cleaner
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Easy to use,July 20, 2007
By Ginafrom Greenfield, WI
Pros: Easy to use Cons: May get caught up on a ladder or pool steps
"I had this cleaner with my above ground pool and used it quite often. Worked really well and pretty simple to figure out. The only con I found was it would get hooked on the ladder or pool steps but I think any of them may do that. I really liked it and would recommend highly."
