ALDI Automatic Pool Cleaner (Oct 2023)

Works well for me, but still early days – Not sure which version I have but I bought it in November 2024. I've had many pool cleaners over the years and the ALDI one works just as good if not better than more expensive brands. It takes the usual adjustments to keep it from getting stuck. A good hose is important I believe, it's part of the system. I use a brand new Baracuda hose. There are just a few issues with the pressure regulator. I could not use the softish couplings as they collapse under suction and suck in air. Lucky I had some 90 degree bits left from other cleaners. Also, the pressure bypass is sucking in air by building up a vortex. The bypass slot should be facing down and not sideways. I managed to make it work by covering the slot with the weight I use to keep the skimmer plate down. Other than that I am very happy with the cleaner, especially for the price!

Pool Cleaner cleans sand and leaves off your pool bottom, even climbs walls – I am pleasantly surprised that this Aldi product does its job and even climbs walls. You just have to be patient, as it is slow in covering the full pool surface and seem to follow some path due to water pressure differential. I found that the connectors that come with the cleaner don't work. My pool pump was sucking hard, but hardly any water goes through those connectors. I reverted to my pool skimmer's cap (installed at the time I put the pool in) and it worked fine. Turn your pool pump to the 'high' setting when using the pool cleaner.