video of the bottom feeder in a action generously provided by david van brunt “the pool guy”
“The Bottom Feeder® has been around for several years, and it is safe to say that it has developed quite a fan following. It has had its share of production issues, but rest assured that the newest version is the best…The new LiFePO4 batteries are a lithium battery type considered the safest lithium battery type available. They have a long cycle life, high power density, and a wide temperature range.”
- Safety: LiFePO4 batteries are considered one of the safest lithium-ion battery chemistries available.
- Long Cycle Life: LiFePO4 batteries have an impressive cycle life, capable of enduring thousands of charge-discharge cycles without significant capacity loss.
- Versatility: With a 300-watt or greater Power Inverter, you can quickly charge The Bottom Feeder while driving between stops. Read more…
Episode 1335 | Monday, February 5, 2024
What’s Up with The Bottom Feeder?
Honest Answers From the Owner Glen Heffernan
Fast. Light. Powerful.
Finish vacuuming a pool faster and easier with The Bottom Feeder Professional-Grade Battery-Powered Swimming Pool Vacuum. This cordless portable pool vac is so lightweight and easy to use, you can carry everything in one hand in only one trip from the truck to every pool on your route. With no hoses, long cords or carts, simply connect the 1.5-Hr. rechargeable LiFePO4 battery poolside, and you’re off and running in seconds – no sinking hoses, untangling cables or priming to deal with. This cordless pool vac simply is the best tool to vacuum swimming pools in minutes, freeing up valuable time on your pool route. Weighing in at only 12 lbs., this compact and lightweight battery-powered pool vacuum is the lightest commercial-duty swimming pool vacuum system available. Compact and powerful, The Bottom Feeder’s high-torque onboard motor produces more than enough
thrust to make it effective at picking up leaves, twigs, small stones and coins along with the finer debris – especially utilizing our signature “The 57” Super-Duper Fine 57 Micron Debris Bag – and can vacuum in as little as four inches of water. Our new generation lower-amperage, higher-torque motor allows the battery’s runtime to last up to two hours or more before needing a recharge. Coupled with a light and sturdy aluminum frame with stainless steel reinforcement, our portable battery underwater powered vacuum system has increased durability, cutting down on wear and tear and the need for repairs or replacement parts. Designed by professionals for professionals, The Bottom Feeder is a revolutionary pool cleaning system that combines American ingenuity with lightweight flexibility.
The Bottom Feeder® is so lightweight, portable, and easy to use we’ve highlighted some of its advantages.
- The best way to carry from the truck to pool efficiently and in one trip
- Quick and easy assembly instructions to get the job started and finished fast
- How to use the different attachments for varying conditions and debris
Fast & Effective
Powered by a rechargeable LiFePO4 Battery Pack that operates at a 1.5-hour run-time, The Bottom Feeder cordless portable pool vac can operate in water as little as 4” deep while picking up leaves, twigs, and coins with power and agility – allowing you to vacuum even more pools faster and more efficiently. It certainly is about time for an effective and easy to use battery powered pool cleaner.
Lightweight & Portable
First of all, The Bottom Feeder portable pool vacuum cleaner weighs in at 12 lbs. total. Furthermore, it’s light enough to carry to every pool on your route. Because with no hoses or long cords to manage, The Bottom Feeder gives you the speed and mobility you need. Freeing you up from lugging around heavy batteries and bulky carts, it eliminates second trips to the truck. And as a result, you don’t have to slow down so you can focus on finishing the job faster.
Easy To Assemble
With its modular design, The Bottom Feeder has easy to replace parts that can be serviced in minutes if needed. The on-the-spot battery pack plugs into the head and, as a result, you’re off and running in seconds. Finally, a cordless pool vac without a complicated list of tangled parts to deal with – just connect and go!
“The New Portability Kit brings the Bottom Feeder Portable Battery Powered Vacuum System into the category of a must have Machine. The Portability Kit consists of a small pole section where you can attach the battery and vacuum head, a handle for easy carrying and a new on/off switch making the unit easy to use. Simply attach the Portability kit to your existing pool pole, turn it on and begin to vacuum the pool. No more need to remove the battery from the vacuum head to turn it off and no need to install the battery on your pool pole at every use…the compact size makes this ideal for those pools that need more than a quick skimming but has too much debris for a traditional manual vacuum with a hose and a vacuum head. Read more…
“I really like the portability of the Bottom Feeder. It is easy to carry back to my service accounts and it takes less than 30 seconds to connect it to my pole and drop it into a pool. It is powered by an 18 lbs. thrust motor which is less power than a standard Vacuum System but still very powerful. I didn’t notice much drop off in power between the Bottom Feeder and my other Vacuum Systems. The Body is light and maneuverable, and it is like using a standard manual vacuum head with the swivel on the handle. The great thing about it is that there are no hoses or cords so using it couldn’t be easier.” Read more…
“The Cartridge Filter Assembly for the Bottom Feeder® Portable Battery Powered Vacuum System is a real game changer for Vacuum System market. Not only is it an ingenious idea that is the long sought-after Holy Grail of Vacuum Systems, but it actually really works! The cartridge will filter down to 20 microns just like the cartridge filter connected to a pool and pick up fine dirt and dust on a pool bottom. The Cartridge Filter Assembly now takes the place of needing to manually vacuum a pool!” Read more…