If you're looking for a way to clear out leaves from your pool, the Poolmaster 28300 Big Sucker might be a good option. It's designed to help remove leaves and larger debris with its eight high-pressure water jets, which generate some pretty strong suction. You just connect it to a standard 1-1/4-inch pool pole and your garden hose—just a heads up, you'll need to buy those separately.
From what we've gathered, people seem to like how well it handles bigger debris, especially after a storm or when there are loads of leaves. But keep in mind, its suction depends on the water pressure from your hose, so it might not deal with super fine debris as well as electric or pump-driven models.
If you're worried about missing smaller bits, you might want to use a finer mesh bag, since the standard one can let some fine debris slip through.
Moving it around the pool can take a bit of getting used to. Some folks have mentioned that maneuvering it can be tricky, especially because the hose might add some resistance when you're trying to turn or push it around. Keeping the hose properly adjusted and managing its length as you clean might make things easier.
Overall, the Poolmaster 28300 seems to be a solid choice for a lot of pool owners. It's easy to set up and does a good job with large amounts of leaves, so if you're after a manual, more budget-friendly way to keep your pool clear, it could work well for you.
Just make sure to use the right accessories and take good care when handling it, and it should last a while and work nicely over time. If your pool is constantly fighting leaves, this could be a simply effective tool to have around.
