Rola-Chem 6250 Paradise Power Spa Vacuum

I have tried everything for years to get the small granules out of the hot tub. This thing is like magic! Fun and easy to use too. Just buy this already and make your life easier and your hot tub spotless.

I don't normally write reviews of things I buy on Amazon because I normally know I am going to like them or have used them in the past from a retail store. This time I had to take time to write a note. I purchased a hot tub, zero experience maintaining one but have been learning as I go. Over time, some rubber mulch particles and little pebbles or sand that don't make it through bio degrade or chemicals or spa filter settled in the bottom. I researched and decided to purchase a pool vac, didn't want one that required plugging in because of water or charging and decided to try this one thinking it would probably be a joke. When I got it I was like "what? yes, sure,,,,,hold your thumb over a small hole at the end of a broom like handle and it will pick up pennies and rocks etc. and that's it?". My first thought was I will give it a try and save the box because this one will surely be going back. WELL. let me tell you, I am in amazement. Best darn thing I ever bought in terms of a home maintenance tool for outside. Lightweight, works like magic, easy to use, and while it requires multiple times, it's so darn simple, just hold your thumb on hole, suck it up, let the water back out and dip again. The spa was spotless in under 10 minutes, the entire bottom of it and clean up is a breeze. To add to that, no assembly, no crazy instructions, also has visuals and I am super happy I bought this. Amazing product and no complicated stuff. Genius! Who knew, a siphon system that works like a charm.

Very simple to use and effective. Please note that the amount of suction is directly related the the depth of the water. It all works on water pressure. For the very bottom of my hot tub, I get full suction, and it works perfectly. For the lounger seat, only a foot or so below the waterline, it's limited. I try to hold it as much of an angle as possible to maximize suction, but just know that you may not get everything on the first attempt. I was a little alarmed when the box arrived opened, but everything was there and in good shape. The suction end of this thing is not the the most robust build, so can't speak to long term durability at this point. I've seen complaints that the flapper hinge can stick. Not for me, but I'll be keeping an eye on that. The flared suction end attachement comes of fairly easily. It once came off while using. Not a big deal in a small hot tub. I would not use this in a swiming pool. Kind of an ingenous design. Just wish it felt a little higher quality.

This WORKED QUICKLY & AMAZINGLY WELL FOR MY SMALL INDOOR POOL, a 2400 gal current pool designed for physical therapy, with jets. I first bought this to deal with small particles at the bottom after installation & construction of the room around it. These particles were too fine to be removed by the filtration system, so I initially tried a filter & extension pole, but this was difficult to maneuver & I was unable to remove particles in the corners. Dealing with the 20 foot hose supplied by the manufacturer seemed much too cumbersome, so I ordered this spa vacuum -- and it worked so well!! Within a matter of minutes, I was able to remove the worst of the sand, pebbles, sawdust, etc.I now use it every few weeks for maintenance, to remove the occasional bits that collect in a corner -- and it's so easy to use! You simply put your finger over the hole at the top of the pole, place the spa vacuum in the water over the particles, and remove your finger to activate the suction. As you pull it out of the water, the water falls out, getting filtered on its way. Then simply repeat this process until the spa/pool is clean. Clean-up for the spa vacuum is easy; just twist the bottom off and rinse out.I think that anyone, including teens, older people, and many other disabled individuals, would be able to use this. I have badly injured shoulders, so that I can lift only 5 pounds, but if I insert this slowly and carefully, it's a manageable effort, and it's great that I can tidy up the pool myself.

I came back to write this review many months later because it stopped working. All of the plastic, including the little flap that controls water couldn't be any cheaper. Even if it all works, it is many times slower than a powered vacuum - which is to be expected, so not necessarily something you should hold against a manual vacuum. Overall, I felt the build quality was disrespectful. You spend many more times over trying to suck things up with this than a power vacuum.

Works great for our hot tub. Much better than the one we purchased locally

The product is very easy to assemble and use. It doesn't require electricity, batteries, or a hose. The water stays in the pool (you don't have to dump/pump it out with the debris). These are important conveniences when using it in a smaller pool, such as a spa. It would be very burdensome to use this device to clean a medium to large pool (e.g., swimming pool).It does a great job of picking up large debris, such as leaves, pine needles, pebbles, etc. However, it does NOT pick up sand or other finer debris commonly deposited on the bottom of a spa. Therefore, it is rather useless for cleaning a spa. Although the mesh filter is very fine, it is doughnut-shaped and does not adequately seal around the edge of the filter, so all of the fine debris goes around the sides of the filter and back into the spa.An easy workaround is to stuff paper-towels into the filter chamber (socks might work too). It drains a little slower, but at least it filters out finer debris. At this price, I would have expected a better design that does not require me to engineer a workaround.

If you own a hot tub you must have one of these. Great for cleaning the sand and other debris from the bottom. Quick and easy. Easy to clean, light and portable. Very durable as well. Love it!!