Cleaners Hayward

Cleaners HaywardThe American hydraulic range with V-Flex technology

Hayward is one of the historic brands of pool equipment in the United States and Europe. Its range of pool cleaners in Quimipool is currently focused on two hydraulic suction models: Navigator V-Flex (295 €, Top Sales) and PoolVac V-Flex (345 €). Unlike Dolphin o Zodiac, , Hayward opts for the simplicity of hydraulics without resorting to electric or cordless ranges in its residential catalog.

This category groups the models Hayward available. If you come with an older Navigator or PoolVac and need a spare part (bags, diaphragms, wheels), you will also find here the official accessories: the complete Navigator leaf catcher, the Tiger Shark transport trolley and the overhaul service.

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HaywardTechnical context of the brand

Hayward Industries is an American company founded in 1925 and headquartered in New Jersey, specializing in swimming pool, spa and industrial water treatment equipment. In Europe it operates through Hayward Pool Europe, with an established distribution network in España. Its catalog covers pumps, filters, salt chlorinators, heat pumps, lighting and, in pool cleaners, a range historically focused on hydraulics.

Unlike Dolphin (Maytronics) o Zodiac (Fluidra), Hayward does not compete in the segment of automatic electric robots or cordless with battery. Its pool cleaner proposal is: hydraulic suction cleaners with v-Flex technology (valve that automatically regulates the flow rate according to the power of your pump), robust construction, no electronics and no battery. It is the "cleaner for decades": few parts, few points of failure, simple mechanical maintenance.

The historical electric range of Hayward (Tiger Shark, Aqua Vac) is discontinued in most European markets Quimipool the Tiger Shark transport trolley is still available as a spare part for those who keep the model in use.

The range available in Quimipool

Top Sales Model: Navigator V-Flex (295 €). It is the most sought after reference of the brand.

How to choose a pool cleaner Hayward

The choice between the two available models comes down to pool and pump flow rate:

Navigator V-Flex (295 €)

The model standard and best seller of the brand. Cleans floors and walls up to a certain height. Uses V-Flex technology that automatically regulates the flow rate according to the power of your pump. When to choose it: small-medium residential pools (up to 9x4 m) with standard filtration pump (minimum flow rate approx. 9 m³/h). It is the pool cleaner Hayward with widely available spare parts and simplicity of maintenance.

PoolVac V-Flex (345 €)

Enhanced version with optimized motion pattern (SmartDrive) that reduces uncovered areas. Better adherence to walls and better performance in pools with sloping bottoms. When to choose it: medium residential pools (9x4 to 11x5 m), irregularly shaped pools or pools with a steeply sloping bottom, or when you want to maximize coverage without switching to electric. The €50 price premium over the Navigator is justified if your pool has any of these characteristics.

When Hayward NOT the right choice

If you are looking for a robot automatic electric with app, water line coverage and fine filtration, the range of Hayward current residential is not the option: see Dolphin or the electric series of Zodiac. If you want to cordless with battery, either: Liberty (Dolphin) or Freedom (Zodiac) are the ranges to be considered. Hayward, in its current range of residential cleaners, is the commitment to classic hydraulics with a long life.

Maintenance and spare parts for Hayward

One of the advantages of hydraulics Hayward is the simple maintenance, the unit has no electronics and no battery:

Before first use: adjust the V-Flex valve according to the actual flow rate of your pump. This is critical: if the pump has too much flow and you don't adjust the V-Flex, the robot moves too fast and reduces its ability to vacuum. If the flow rate is low, the robot will barely move.

Periodic maintenance: review the fins (the rubber flaps of the suction head), the turbo wings (sidewalls that improve adhesion), the wheels, the diaphragms and the floating hose. Fins and diaphragms must be replaced from time to time (every 2-3 seasons depending on use) to maintain efficiency.

Storage: remove the robot from the water between uses to avoid UV deterioration of the rubbers. If the pool is covered or not used for months, it is best to store the robot in a cool place.

Spare parts available at Quimipool in the section of robot pool cleaner spare parts are the specific HaywardThe following items are available: fins, turbo wings, wheels, diaphragms, floating hoses, Navigator and PoolVac replacement kits. The navigator sheet picker is a pre-filter that is inserted before the robot to retain large leaves and reduce clogging of the main basket.

Basic diagnosis of common malfunctions

If, after these checks, the problem persists, the official technical review Hayward (59,90 €) covers complete diagnosis and replacement of the most common internal parts.

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