Zodiac G2 Suction Cleaner

Because it is simple and it lasts. The G2 uses a diaphragm drive mechanism with very few moving parts, which means there is almost nothing to fail. Replacement parts are readily available. For pool owners who want the least complicated cleaner on the market, the G2 has earned its place over many years.

Water flow through the cleaner flexes a rubber diaphragm, which creates the pulsing motion that drives the unit around the pool. There are no gears, motors or electronics involved. The diaphragm itself is the main wear part and is inexpensive and straightforward to replace.

Yes. The G2 connects to your skimmer box and is powered entirely by the suction from your existing pump. It has no motor or power supply of its own. That also means it only cleans while your pump is running.

Very little. The diaphragm is a periodic replacement item, and the hose and small wear parts occasionally need attention. Compared with any cleaner containing a motor, electronics or a battery, the ongoing cost of a G2 is minimal, which is a large part of its appeal.

It will move debris through to your skimmer basket and filter, so heavy leaf loads mean frequent basket clearing. On leafy Auckland properties, pairing it with an inline leaf catcher makes a real difference by keeping bulk debris out of your skimmer and filtration entirely.

The G2 is primarily a floor cleaner with a proven random pattern design. If wall and waterline cleaning matters to you, a robotic cleaner such as the FR1000 iQ or EX6050 iQ is the category to look at. We will be straight with you about which one your pool actually needs.

It has been used successfully across the common Auckland pool interiors for many years. Very rough or deteriorating surfaces accelerate wear on any suction cleaner. If your pool interior is aging, that is worth assessing separately, since a failing surface causes problems well beyond cleaner wear.

Hose length and flow adjustment determine everything about how a G2 performs. Too much or too little of either and the cleaner will get stuck or miss areas. We set this correctly at installation, which is the single most common reason a suction cleaner underperforms.

A manufacturer backed warranty applies, with duration and conditions set by Zodiac and dependent on how the cleaner is used and the surface it operates on. Your purchase is also covered by the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. Sparkling Pools registers the warranty and manages any claim for you.

Because we have been fitting and servicing these on Auckland pools since 1992, we carry the wear parts, and we set them up so they actually cover the pool. Simple products still need to be installed correctly. Call 09 570 4797 or email info@sparklingpools.co.nz.