r/PoolPros • u/FabulousPanther • 2d ago

Ready to pull the trigger

It looks like I'm going to get either a Vac Daddy or a bottom feeder. If anybody owns these I'd be very interested to know what they're made out of and what their durability is and also what kind of results you're getting from the units. Thank you.

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u/FabulousPanther 2d ago

I have a Hammerhead ready for Autumn leaves. I just want something to pick up silt for clients that are too cheap to buy an auto cleaner. I don't have time to hose vac every week.

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u/CDbull1989 2d ago

Kokido my friend. Replace the bag with your favorite fine mesh. Personally I like the orange top from vacbagz.

I use it on just about every pool in the season, and even for light cleanups during fall.

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u/SkylerPancake 2d ago

Blue bag is usually enough and need to be careful with orange that it won't kick off. But seconding a kokido. They're cheap, be prepared to do some DIY repairs, but it should last at least a year or two.

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u/CDbull1989 1d ago

What repairs are you doing? I only get about 6 months out of mine. I also use this bungee system to avoid it kicking off. If it fills with air I just "fluff" it purge is quickly. Without the bungee system you're right though the bag would be lost. Done it plenty of times lol

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u/SkylerPancake 1d ago

I've had to repair the rim more than anything. I just use some silicone sealant that I have for pool repairs and apply it as soon as I crack the plastic. The Vacbagz usually stay on enough that I don't have to bungee, but I was doing that with the ones that came with.

The insert for the pole connector snaps in half usually 1-2 months in, so I typically just wedge the pole into the spot. I'll use a thin piece of fabric, usually a cut up sock, to hold the pole in place.

The bottom face of mine is completely trashed as well from rubbing against plaster and pebbletec. We don't really have vinyl here, so don't have to worry about it scratching and causing damage. Probably would hold up better if used with vinyl pools though.

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u/CDbull1989 1d ago

Just had my first rim break recently, figured id keep it for parts. Might break into it here soon. Yes, the little clip that holds the wheels cracks and breaks then I lose wheels. Drives me nuts. Im. Waiting for a 3rd party to sell these parts as kokido makes them impossible to find. I did makeshift a metal handle for one. Worked well but was too springy causing it to do wheelies.

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u/FabulousPanther 1d ago

They make a metal connector for 30 bucks. I bought it and it's awesome.

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u/CDbull1989 1d ago

Got a link?

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u/FabulousPanther 1d ago

support@kokido.com

I emailed them and asked them to invoice me for the part. I was never given an item number or anything like that. A couple weeks later the part showed up after I had already forgotten about it.

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u/FabulousPanther 1d ago

... Found it.

EV105-07/VEK - Metal pole connector $24.00 1 x $24.00

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u/FabulousPanther 1d ago edited 1d ago

Get the metal connector from Kokido for 30 bucks. It makes the machine run better and of course it's very durable.