Zodiac G3 Suction Pool Cleaner
Zodiac Baracuda G3
The Zodiac G3 pool cleaner delivers efficient, effective cleaning performance that is compatible with low speed pumps for maximum efficiency. The G3 quickly inhales small and medium debris while thoroughly cleaning pool floor, walls and steps. The G3 cleaner includes Long Life Hoses that are durable and scuff-resistant, suitable for all pool surfaces, along with a FlowKeeper™ Valve. This compact self-adjusting flow control valve automatically regulates water flow, ensuring peak performance even with low-speed pumps. In just three simple steps, the G3 cleaner is ready to clean your pool. Simply attach the disc, wheel deflector, and hose, and connect to the skimmer or dedicated suction line.
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msimpki1 on Amazon
12 years ago
04/09/2011, 07:21 AM
Works well but gets stuck occasionally...
I am generally very please, love the fact that it is low maintenance. But it lacks the ability to reverse, so will occasionally get stuck in my one tight corner, at the base of the drop off from my Baja step. Still trying to develop a strategy to cope with this one fault. Not the products fault, it would be superior in smooth, continuous bottomed pool.
C. Glowth on Amazon
12 years ago
03/24/2011, 10:49 AM
Baracuda G3 W03000
We have had the Baracuda in the past and it worked good on our pool. As long as you put the round ring on it will move away from the steps and other objects/obstacles in your pool. Our first Baracuda, we did not have the round ring on it would get stuck on the steps. We installed all included parts and this thing goes up the walls and around steps like it is suppose to operate. I recommend this pool cleaner. Love it! Our pool stays really clean now.
Christopher on PoolSupplyWorld
12 years ago
03/11/2011, 13:31 PM
What a great cleaner! Easy to use. Easy to get out of pool. My wife does it.
Mark on Amazon
12 years ago
02/19/2011, 09:04 AM
Very happy with Baracuda G3 so far (update 2013)
Old review is below, but I'm updating to say the Barracuda has been in my pool for over 2 years now and I haven't had a single service issue with it. I have followed the instructions about removing the unit from the pool if you need to do a heavy chlorine shock, and I only run the pump 2 hrs or less per day (which has kept the pool perfectly clean), so perhaps these are the tricks to avoiding diaphragm wearout that others have complained about. Still very happy with it and would buy an identical pool cleaner if I needed to.
Old review:
Just recently purchased, so I can't comment yet on it's long term durability, but its operation and cleaning performance has been great since the first minute I put it in the pool. Before installing, I actually spent 5 minutes reading the instructions (unusual for me!). The instructions were well written and this made the reading process painless and informative. I set up the hose length, hose weight, and adjusted the flow rate (with the easy to use flowmeter provided)as recommended. From the minute I dropped it in the pool, it was doing a better job covering all the corners and sides than my old, complicated Polaris ever did.
I have read some reviews indicating that the diaphragm (the only moving part) can wear out and need to be replaced more often than desired. However, this appears to be such a simple and easily replaced part, that even if I need to do this annually (or more often), I wouldn't consider that a major problem. My previous Polaris cleaner seemed to need maintenance performed on its complicated gearbox every year or two, which was VERY costly, or time consuming when I did it myself, so the simplicity of the Barracuda is a welcome change. Also, I'm careful with maintaining proper chlorine levels and only run my pump about 1 to 2 hours a day, even in Summer (and my pool remains sparkling clean), so if others are running their pump and pool cleaner 6 or 8+ hours per day, or frequently chlorine-shocking the pool with the pool cleaner in it, that might explain the premature wear.
I'll report back if I experience any long term issues, but so far I've been extremely happy with this pool cleaner and would highly recommend it. Wish I'd junked the Polaris and bought one of these years ago.
(One interesting question... The instructions indicate different installation/setup arrangements (weights on hose, etc.) depending on U.S./Mexico or Canada. Does anyone have a clue as to why there would be different recommendations for different Countries???)
Satisfied Customer on Amazon
12 years ago
01/10/2011, 09:39 AM
Amazing Pool Cleaner
Son-in-law had this on his wish list. They have had an in-ground pool for 3 years. This cleaner does such an amazing job. The pool is the cleanest it has ever been! Works in cold & warm waters.
James L. Novy on Amazon
12 years ago
11/17/2010, 00:31 AM
Great catch!
When our Hayward (haywire!) finally pooped out, several people recommended the Barracuda due to its incredible simplicity and reasonable price. Despite reviews saying the pad wears out quickly, we figured the benefits of a reliable product would far outweigh occassionally replacing the $19 part. So far, so good.
Amazon Customer on Amazon
12 years ago
11/09/2010, 05:31 AM
The Baracuda saves me a lot of time!
I love his product because it's saving me and my husband a lot of time! You can just leave the Baracuda working all day and it will clean everything, leaves and dust. We also purchased the leaf canister so that our filter would last longer. So far, it has been working great. Recommended.
Linda P on Amazon
12 years ago
11/02/2010, 05:38 AM
Does the job without needing attention
This is our third Baracuda cleaner, have been using these for many years in our in-ground pool. The previous cleaner lasted 8 years. A few years ago our pool was remodeled and now has a pebble surface which causes more wear on the cleaner. Even so, this cleaner is very durable, dependable, and rarely needs attention. The only part that needs to be replaced routinely is the bladder. The life of these varies considerably; sometimes they last almost 2 years, sometimes only a few months. Gritty debris in the pool such as pumice or sand seems to cause tears or erosion of this part as does high chlorine levels, so remove the cleaner if the pool requires super-chlorination. We run the cleaner whenever the pump is running, about 5 hours per day in the winter and 8-10 hours per day in the summer. It is attached to the skimmer (single skimmer construction) with an in-line leaf canister (Hayward) installed in the hose to trap debris before it enters the skimmer. Installation is easy; it is important to read and follow the instructions carefully and then fine tune operation with a few minor adjustments. Our pool has steps and a sun shelf, the cleaner does not get caught on these. It climbs the walls and covers the entire pool in a random pattern. I would highly recommend this cleaner based on our long-term usage.
Shawn on Amazon
12 years ago
09/08/2010, 07:55 AM
Good value so far and works well in my pool so far
As for effectiveness of the G3 in my pool, that will take more time than the 2 weeks it's been in use. We have a large 30,000 to 38,000 gallon 8.5 ft deep diving pool. While somewhat rounded corners, the shape of the pool is a very squared off "L" shape. with the shallow end on the smaller part of the "L". It's running at night, and I have seen it in the shallow end; it appears to spend most of it's time in the 5ft to 8.5ft areas. I know it's not a depth thing as it works perfectly fine in the 3.5-5ft range as well. But these types of cleaners direction of movement is purely following the hose as it's dragged around. And it appears with our center intake vacuum port and the shape of the pool, that it gets more coverage in the deep end. But I can't say it doesn't go in the shallow end because it does. And my pool stays clean so it seems it covers the shallow end enough times in the 6-8 hours it runs at night.
Like any pool cleaner, I don't trust or expect cleaning coverage of steps, sharp interior corners or near the water tile line. All of which I manually brush for the cleaner to get from the bottom of the pool.
I wanted a simple cleaner with few parts at as low of a price as possible. This G3 from Amazon works great for me so far. And as long as I don't have to replace the single part many times a year, it will be a winner for me.
For now based on how easy it was to assemble and install, and it's basic and effective cleaning. I am happy. I do not have a booster pump and it works great. It has the hardware to install into your skimmer basket or a side dedicated port.