Hayward PoolVac XL Automatic Suction Cleaner for Concrete Pools
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Hayward PoolVac XL (W32025ADC) is a suction-side automatic pool cleaner for concrete, gunite, plaster, and aggregate inground pools up to 20 x 40 ft. Patented AquaPilot programmed steering cleans floors, walls, and coves in 4 to 6 hours. Pod and shoes traction with shoes designed for concrete and gunite surfaces. Virtually silent. No booster pump required. Includes 40 ft of hose.
- SKU: W32025ADC
- 2-year limited warranty (parts only)
- Designed for concrete, gunite, plaster, pebble, aggregate, and quartz inground pools up to 20 x 40 ft
- Patented AquaPilot programmed steering (SmartDrive): pre-programmed series of turns for systematic coverage of floors, walls, and coves; eliminates tangled hoses
- Cleans floors, walls, and coves in 4 to 6 hours on average
- Vacuum wings and skirt provide efficient debris pickup and constant suction; wide suction path on every pass
- Pod and shoes traction system; shoes designed for concrete and gunite surfaces
- Virtually silent turbine-driven operation; no pulsating hoses or parts
- Installs in under 10 minutes; connects to skimmer or dedicated suction port without tools
- No debris bag to empty; debris passes directly to pump basket and filter
- Includes: 40 ft of hose (9 connector hoses and 1 lead hose), suction regulator valve, flow gauge, skimmer cone adapter
- No booster pump or separate electrical connection required
- Note: if used with a dedicated suction line, Hayward recommends a Vac Lock safety fitting (sold separately)
- Do not use this version in vinyl liner or fiberglass pools (use W32025ADV for those surfaces)
Hayward PoolVac XL Automatic Pool Cleaner for Concrete and Gunite Pools: AquaPilot Programmed Steering
The PoolVac XL for concrete pools uses patented AquaPilot programmed steering to systematically travel the pool floor, walls, and coves rather than relying on random navigation. The programmed steering eliminates tangled hoses and coverage gaps, completing the full pool in a reliable 4 to 6 hour cycle. Vacuum wings and a skirt maintain constant, wide-path suction contact across plaster, pebble, and aggregate surfaces. The pod and shoes traction system uses shoes designed for concrete and gunite surface friction. No booster pump required; the cleaner connects to the existing filtration system in under 10 minutes.
PoolVac XL Concrete vs. Vinyl Version: What Is Different
The concrete version (W32025ADC) and vinyl version (W32025ADV) use the same AquaPilot steering, turbine, hose, and accessories. The difference is the shoes, matched to the surface type. The concrete version's shoes handle the friction of plaster, gunite, and aggregate. The vinyl version's softer shoes are designed to protect vinyl liner and fiberglass surfaces. The PoolVac XL and Navigator Pro are nearly identical cleaners that share most parts; regional availability and cosmetic appearance are the primary differences between them.
Hayward PoolVac XL Concrete Pool Cleaner Specifications
Hayward PoolVac XL Concrete Pool Cleaner Frequently Asked Questions
Does the PoolVac XL use random navigation or programmed steering?
Programmed steering. The AquaPilot system (SmartDrive) drives the cleaner in a pre-programmed series of turns for systematic, thorough pool coverage, eliminating tangled hoses and the coverage gaps that random-navigation cleaners can produce.
How does the PoolVac XL compare to the Navigator Pro for a concrete pool?
The two cleaners are nearly identical in design and share most parts. Regional availability and cosmetic appearance are the primary differences. Both use AquaPilot programmed steering and perform similarly in concrete and gunite pools.
Does the PoolVac XL work with a variable-speed pump?
Yes. The cleaner connects to the existing filtration system. Set the pump to a speed that provides adequate suction to keep the cleaner moving consistently during the cleaning portion of the daily schedule.
My cleaner moves in circles instead of covering the whole pool. What should I check?
A cleaner that travels in repetitive circles usually has a hose section with a permanent kink biasing its direction. Inspect each hose section for bends that do not straighten when laid flat on the deck and replace any affected sections.
Do I need a Vac Lock safety fitting?
Hayward recommends installing a Vac Lock safety fitting if the cleaner is connected to a dedicated suction port rather than the skimmer. It is sold separately.