Pond Vacuums??

[rainbowcharmer]

Hey ya'll. Rather than continue to completely drain my pond and refill when it rains (until my yard grows in and the mud stops washing in), I'm thinking about a pond vac instead. Anybody have thoughts or opinions on any brands out there? Been looking at the Laguna brand power vac (http://www.pondliner.com/product/laguna_powerclean_cordless_pond_vacuum/pond_vacuums) as well as a few others, but cannot find reviews on any of them anywhere? Hesitant to spend that kind of $$ with nothing to go on but the selling company's enthusiasm.

Thoughts? Ideas? Help? LOL

I'm sure I'll be using it in the future too to clean out the pond a couple times a year (probably spring/fall), so it will be nice to have something to use other than the very slow garden hoses with no real cleaning power...

Thanks.

 

[SubRosa]

I use the Oase Pondovac 4 on my pond service jobs. Very nice unit.
http://www.oase-livingwater.com/tr_TR/water-garden/products/cleaning-care/pond-and-pool-vacuum/pondovac.html?tx_zsproducts_pi1%5Bproduct%5D=210&cHash=9dfa51a2cde491bcdd0cc7b659d8a378

It will set you back a bit (almost $400) but good tools are always worth the money when you need them.

 

[rainbowcharmer]

Well that one is definitely pricey. Do you think I need something that heavy duty for bi-annual cleaning, and the current mud problem? Or maybe would something a little less powerful do the job? I wonder if it's possible to rent pond vacuums instead? Or maybe there's someone around here that would just charge to come do it on occasion? Hmmm...

 

[SubRosa]

You're on the east coast. I'm on the east coast. It's a big place but there's a chance...... Pm me if you're interested!