What is the difference between the Pentair Suction Side Pool Cleaners?

The following Pentair Suction Side Pool Cleaners are designed for different swimming pool applications. Whether you have a diving pool, play pool, or lap pool, Pentair has you covered with their line of suction side cleaners.

Let’s take a closer look at the Pentair Great White, Sand Shark, Kruiser, Classic, and Warrior:

Kreepy Krauly Great White Suction Side Automatic Pool Cleaner (GW9500)

The Pentair Kreepy Krauly Great White Suction Cleaner is designed to be used in small to large pools, no deeper than 5’. This unit is not self propelled but does have a pre-programmed turn cycle. This unit comes equipped with a series of reduction gear, oscillator assembly, vacuum skirt, brush kit, bumper, and swivel assembly. The oscillator knocking back and forth causes the cleaner to  scuttle across the bottom of the pool. The Great White comes with a suction regulator, vacuum gauge, skimmer adapters, manual vacuum handle, and 1 meter standard hoses (12 connector hoses) totaling 40’ of hose.

Additional Accessories:

Pentair Leaf Trap R211086

Pentair Clear Leaf Trap R211084

Kreepy Krauly Sand Shark Suction Side Automatic Pool Cleaner (GW7900)

The Pentair Kreepy Krauly Sand Shark Suction Cleaner is designed to be used in small to large pools, no deeper than 5’. This unit is not self propelled but does clean in a pattern motion (Series or concentric circles). This unit comes equipped with a series of reduction gear, oscillator assembly, rubber scrubber skirt, dual flaps, bumper, and smart track programmed steering system. The oscillator knocking back and forth causes the cleaner to scuttle across the bottom of the pool. The Sand Shark comes with a suction regulator, vacuum gauge, skimmer adapters, and 40” standard hoses (10 connector hoses) totaling 33’ of hose.

Additional Accessories:

Pentair Leaf Trap R211086

Pentair Clear Leaf Trap R211084

Kreepy Krauly Kruiser In Ground Suction Side Pool Cleaner (K60430)

The Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser Suction Cleaner is designed to be used in small to large pools, no deeper than 5’. This unit is not self propelled and does not clean in a pattern motion. This unit comes equipped with a silent flap kit, swivel, rubber vacuum seal kit, foot pad, bumper kit, and deflector wheel. When suction is applied to the silent flap kit, it causes the flap to knocking back and forth. This back and forth action causes the cleaner to hop across the bottom of the pool. The Kruiser comes with a suction regulator, regulator cap, safety vac-lock fitting, flow gauge, threaded compression adapter, 2 hose weights, 2 eyeball diverters, skimmer adapters, and 1 meter standard hoses (12 connector hoses) totaling 40’ of hose.

Additional Accessories:

Pentair Leaf Trap R211086

Pentair Clear Leaf Trap R211084

Kreepy Krauly Classic Universal In Ground Pool Cleaner (360048)

The Pentair Kreepy Krauly Classic Suction Cleaner is designed to be used in small to large pools, no deeper than 5’. This unit is not self propelled and does not clean in a pattern motion. This unit comes equipped with a hammer kit, swivel, pleated seal, wings, foot pad, and bumper kit. When suction is applied to the hammer, it causes the hammer to knocking back and forth. This back and forth action causes the cleaner to hop across the bottom of the pool. The Classic comes with a suction regulator, regulator cap, safety vac-lock fitting, flow gauge, threaded compression adapter, 2 hose weights, 2 eyeball diverters, skimmer adapters, and 1 meter standard hoses (12 connector hoses) totaling 40’ of hose.

Additional Accessories:

Pentair Leaf Trap R211086

Pentair Clear Leaf Trap R211084

Kreepy Krauly Warrior In Ground Suction Pool Cleaner (360302)

The Pentair Kreepy Krauly Warrior Suction Cleaner is designed to be used in small to large pools. This unit is self propelled and does clean in a pattern motion (straight lines with a 360 direction change). This unit comes equipped with a turbine, direct drive shafts, large drive wheels, series or reduction gears, and hose swivel connection. The Warrior comes with a suction regulator, regulator cap, safety vac-lock fitting, flow gauge, threaded compression adapter, 2 hose weights, 2 eyeball diverters, skimmer adapters, and 1 meter standard hoses (12 connector hoses) totaling 40’ of hose.

Additional Accessories:

Pentair Leaf Trap R211086

Pentair Clear Leaf Trap R211084

Skimmer Adapters and Small Accessories

The Pentair units will all come with a small bag of loose items. These are are used during the installation process to make sure the cleaner is properly installed.

Item Numbers:

Kreepy Krauly Reducer Cone GW9015

Kreepy Krauly Vacuum Regular GW9016

Kreepy Krauly Threaded Compression Adapter K12079

Kreepy Krauly Vac Port Fitting GW9530

Kreepy Krauly Female Hose Adapter K21241

Kreepy Krauly Cone K121110

Kreepy Krauly 90° Elbow K12097

Now that you have a better understanding of the Pentair pool cleaners, you can now make a more educated decision when purchasing. If you have any questions please contact us if you need help finding the perfect pool cleaner for your swimming pool 1-800-772-0467.