Zodiac AX20 Activ Suction Cleaner
A suction pool cleaner that runs off your existing pump, suited to all pool surfaces. Replaces the discontinued MX8. Available in-store only.
The Zodiac AX20 Activ is a suction pool cleaner that connects to your skimmer box and runs off your existing filtration pump, with no separate motor or power supply required.
It is the current model replacing the discontinued MX8, and it works across all common pool surfaces including concrete, pebblecrete, tile, fibreglass and vinyl. Our team can confirm it suits your pool and pump setup.
- Model: Zodiac AX20 Activ
- Suction cleaner, connects to the skimmer box
- Powered by your existing filtration pump
- No separate motor or power supply required
- Suits concrete, pebblecrete, tile, fibreglass and vinyl surfaces
- Current replacement for the discontinued Zodiac MX8
- Product code and detailed specifications available on request
The Zodiac AX20 Activ is covered by a manufacturer-backed warranty. Duration, terms and conditions are set by the manufacturer and depend on how the cleaner is used and the surface it operates on.
Sparkling Pools can assist with warranty registration and act as your local point of contact if a fault arises, arranging assessment and coordinating the claim with the supplier.
The current replacement for the MX8
If you have owned a Zodiac MX8, the AX20 Activ is where that line has landed. The MX8 has been discontinued, and the AX20 Activ is Zodiac's current suction cleaner in that part of the range.
How suction cleaners work
A suction cleaner connects to your skimmer box and is driven entirely by your existing filtration pump. There is no separate motor and no power supply to worry about. Debris is drawn up through the cleaner and collected in the skimmer basket, which means it does need emptying more often than it would otherwise.
All pool surfaces
The AX20 Activ is built to work across the surfaces common in New Zealand pools, including concrete, pebblecrete, tile, fibreglass and vinyl. Surface type does affect wear on the cleaner's moving parts, so it is worth telling us what your pool is finished in.
Getting good results
Suction cleaners depend on adequate flow from your pump, so a tired or undersized pump will show up as poor cleaning performance. If your cleaner is not covering the pool properly, the pump and filter are usually worth checking before the cleaner itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Zodiac AX20 Activ
Answers to common questions about pool surfaces, installation and how it compares to the discontinued MX8.
Swimming pool resurfacing is usually recommended when the interior feels rough, looks stained, starts flaking, becomes chalky or no longer responds well to regular cleaning.
A pool pump moves water through the filtration system so debris can be removed and treated water can circulate back into the pool.
Resurfacing renews the interior finish. Pool renovations can be broader, covering tile replacement, coping updates, plastering or other improvements around the pool.
Pool pump replacement may be needed if the pump is noisy, leaking, losing prime, struggling with circulation, frequently cutting out or no longer performing reliably.
Yes. Pool refurbishment is often suitable when the pool structure is still sound, but the surface, tiles or finish have become dated, worn or harder to maintain.
Yes. An energy efficient pool pump may help reduce running costs and improve efficiency, especially for pools that need regular circulation throughout the year.
Yes. Sparkling Pools provides concrete pool refurbishment and resurfacing options for concrete swimming pools, depending on the condition of the existing interior.
The right pool pump size depends on the pool volume, pipework, filter type and equipment setup. A pump should be matched to the whole system, not chosen by size alone.
Concrete pool resurfacing renews the interior of a concrete pool with a suitable finish, improving the surface, appearance and long-term usability.
A pool pump can last for several years, but lifespan depends on the model, installation quality, running hours, water conditions and how well the equipment is maintained.
See the Zodiac AX20 Activ in Action Across Auckland
The AX20 Activ is regularly supplied and set up by our Auckland pool technicians.




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