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Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
This automatic pool cleaner picks up leaves and debris from the swimming pool bottom. Fast and effective automatic pool vacuum by Hayward. Automatic pool cleaners from In The Swim.
Average Customer Rating:
(17 Reviews) 17
14 of 17(82%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Review 1 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
cleans well!,
Date:August 25, 2011
By mamabear
Pros: this cleaner will keep the bottom clear and is easy to set up and use.
Cons: I have found I need to tie the hoses over near some areas to get that spot clean, probably because the hose gets pushed
"This may be the best deal for the money that I have gotten for my pool - it is easy to use, fun to watch and efficient.....avoid large amounts of leaves that might shut the flow off when they fill the basket and it will continue to clean non-stop."
Review 2 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Would not waste my money,
Date:July 18, 2010
By 1234
from Florida
from Florida
Pros: Suction is great
Cons: Gets stuck all the time
"This product is great when first put in pool but, after 6 months it starts to slow down and then eventually stops working. It also seems to get stuck a lot around stairs. I have bought this product twice in the past 2 years. I am no longer going to buy this product again. It just isn't worth my time and money having to replace every year."
Review 3 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
OK BUT!,
Date:May 22, 2010
By EfishNSea
from New York, NY
from New York, NY
Pros: Worked like a charm
Cons: The the springs on the santoprene feet broke.
"Not bad after 2.5 years up on the northeastern seaboard. Pool is used from around mid May pending sun and til around October something. We don't used Dave all the time but possibly 3 to 4 times a month. This year his little "feet" springs broke and the spring along ca't be replaced, you need to purchase new "feet". Oh well he did such a great job on the bottom that I will probably give up my serch for stainless steel springs the same size and just purchase the new "feet".
Hope this helps all of you."
Hope this helps all of you."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Best money I ever spent on my pool!!!!,
Date:April 6, 2010
By Relaxing
from Hopewell VA
from Hopewell VA
Pros: Works great.
Cons: None so far.
"Best money that I spent on this pool yet. It's so easy to vacuum now.I have a intex pool and it was easy to hook up (but I do have a 1 hp sand filter hooked up to it). I recommended this to my friend who has a 24 ft pool and she is buying this today.How did I live so long with out it...."
Review 5 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Dave's a keeper,
Date:November 13, 2009
By HappyCustomer
from Bacliff, Texas
from Bacliff, Texas
Pros: Just like your advertizement says Diver Dave is the best above ground pool cleaning value around
Cons: No cons, he's great
"Diver Dave is truely a great value, I have had automatic pool cleaners that cost many times what Dave cost that did not perform nearly as well. When the pool filter and pump strainer basket is clean Dave will clean the pool floor perfectly, It is fun to watch him work. My grand daughters love to watch Dave do his job. So do I."
Review 6 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Diver Dave Works!,
Date:July 25, 2009
By bgarner
from Near Hosuton Texas
from Near Hosuton Texas
Pros: Great at picking up debris from pool floor
Cons: Does not work well on deep ends
"This is an amazing priodcut. Coupled with the leaf catcher it does a fantastic job of picking up debris off tthe pool floor. Beats doing it manually with a vacume head. You can set the product up in minutes and in a couple of hours, wa la, no debris on your pool floor."
Review 7 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
A very good investment,
Date:July 25, 2009
By daveb
from West Chazy,NY
from West Chazy,NY
Pros: Diver Dave is a quality product for the money.
"I had no problems getting this product from In the Swim, it arrived in 2 days as I was told it would. Diver Dave worked wonderfully the first time I used it and each time since. Thank You for such a good product at an affordable price."
Review 8 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
good product for the money,
Date:December 15, 2008
By Bigjodaddy
from jesup ,ga
from jesup ,ga
Pros: easy to place and remove from service
Cons: must keep clean filter for maxium effect
"The Diver Dave is the second auto pool cleaner I have owned. The first one was a Polaris and it worked well for a while but required a lot of maintenance and after a while the pool supply store couldn't fix the problems so it was replaced under warranty twice in two years. A lot of the problem was the unit worked off of the pressure side of the pump and not the suction side as with the better auto pool cleaners I have read reviews on. The bag on the Polaris has problems that was a maintenance nightmare.
I have used the diver Dave for one full season and it worked very well.You must keep a clean skimmer basket and back wash frequently for the unit to work effectively or it will just sit there and not move.The hose disassembles easily for removing from the pool ,always dissemble hose and don't roll it up because it the has memory and will cause problems in the operation.I highly recommend the inline leaf catcher it will save time emptying the skimmer basket."
I have used the diver Dave for one full season and it worked very well.You must keep a clean skimmer basket and back wash frequently for the unit to work effectively or it will just sit there and not move.The hose disassembles easily for removing from the pool ,always dissemble hose and don't roll it up because it the has memory and will cause problems in the operation.I highly recommend the inline leaf catcher it will save time emptying the skimmer basket."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Great Purchase,
Date:June 18, 2008
By lanemuscle
from Rhode Island
from Rhode Island
Pros: No more cleaning by hand!
Cons: Has hard time against current.
"This is an excellent product for the money! Excellent shipping...ordered on Fri...received Wed am. I am as impressed with In The Swim and I am with Diver Dave."
Review 10 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Pick a different kind,
Date:March 1, 2008
By adifferent1
from Paragould, AR
from Paragould, AR
Pros: Fast the 1st year
Cons: you lucky if you get two years out of it.
"I've had a pool for 4 years now. The 2nd year I bought this vacuum, and was pleased the 1st year. The second season I had it, it fell apart. The little flaps on the bottom quit working, and it became slow. So I was back vacuuming my pool manually last year, and since it only has a 1 year warranty it went to the curb. I'm looking at the Kreepy Krawly or one similar now."
Review 11 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Diver Dave is Dandy!,
Date:September 19, 2007
By MNswimmer
Pros: inexpensive, few parts, easy assembly
Cons: slow, can't swim with it in the pool
"Does a great job cleaning as long as you have plenty of time. It cleaned our 24 ft round pool in about 4 hours. It did a terrific job picking up very little particles. I would buy this again in a heartbeat! We had a more expensive one that was always breaking so this is a wonderful change. Diver Dave is a great deal!"
Review 12 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Not For Use On Intex Pools,
Date:September 7, 2007
By glweb
Pros: Unknown
Cons: Does not work on Intex Pools
"I was excited to purchase a product that would help keep my pool clean and clear from small debris, however, upon receiving it, I was not able to hook it anywhere on my Intex above ground swimming pool. I contacted customer service who tried to walk me through the process, until we both learned that it will not work on Intex Easy Set pools. We even contacted the manufacturer asking if there was the possibility of an adaptor that could be attached to the skimmer so that it would work and unfortunately there was none.
Perhaps the manufacturer could consider this feature in the future
InTheSwim's customer service was extremely helpful and courteous and refunded my money promptly."
Perhaps the manufacturer could consider this feature in the future
InTheSwim's customer service was extremely helpful and courteous and refunded my money promptly."
Review 13 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner,
Date:August 23, 2007
By madre912
from Oswego, NY
from Oswego, NY
Pros: Price point is right and customer service has been very good
Cons: Kind of time consuming putting all the sections of tubing together
"I like this product. It occasionally gets stuck in one place though. If the tubing is the least bit coiled in the water then he tends to stay in one place and you have to help him move."
Review 14 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Great pool cleaner,
Date:August 22, 2007
By dmbegin
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Won't get into crevices
"Bought this because I was tired of spending my time cleaning...plug it in and let it go to work for you.
Has saved me lots of time and my pool is sparkly clean."
Has saved me lots of time and my pool is sparkly clean."
Review 15 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Diver Dave,
Date:August 22, 2007
By rkb85
Pros: Least expensive
"I have had good experience with Diver Dave. It is easy to use and provides good suction and coverage for my above the ground pool."
Review 16 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
Great service,
Date:August 22, 2007
By shirley71418
Pros: Works just as promised
Cons: None
"I ordered Diver Dave and it arrived within two days. It was just as promised, simple to use and cleaned within two hours. I'm just thrilled with the product and thrilled to have found a company like IN THE SWIM that can handle my pool needs. I recommended this same product to a friend of mine and she loves it too."
Review 17 for Diver Dave Automatic Pool Cleaner
Overall Rating:
works like magic,
Date:August 22, 2007
By tkmanus
Pros: Cleans our pool so fast, couldn't live without!
"This is the fastest and most efficient pool cleaner I have ever used."