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product_id: 23330355
title: "Catfish Ultra Rechargeable, Battery-Powered, Pool-Cleaner, Ideal for In-Ground Pools and Above Ground Pools for Cleaning Leaves, Dirt and Sand & Silt."
brand: "pool blaster"
price: "$436.77"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Pool Blaster"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/23330355-catfish-ultra-rechargeable-battery-powered-pool-cleaner-ideal-for-in
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region: United States of America
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# 45 min cordless runtime 15% stronger suction power Higher debris capacity Catfish Ultra Rechargeable, Battery-Powered, Pool-Cleaner, Ideal for In-Ground Pools and Above Ground Pools for Cleaning Leaves, Dirt and Sand & Silt.

**Brand:** pool blaster
**Price:** $436.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏊‍♂️ Clean Pools, No Strings Attached!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Catfish Ultra Rechargeable, Battery-Powered, Pool-Cleaner, Ideal for In-Ground Pools and Above Ground Pools for Cleaning Leaves, Dirt and Sand & Silt. by pool blaster
- **How much does it cost?** $436.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/23330355-catfish-ultra-rechargeable-battery-powered-pool-cleaner-ideal-for-in)

## Best For

- pool blaster enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pool blaster brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Cleaning Modes:** Switch between a 10.5” vacuum head for broad coverage or remove it to reach tight corners and tricky spots with ease.
- • **Lightweight & User-Friendly:** Push-button operation and ergonomic design make pool maintenance a breeze—use handheld or attach to a telescopic pole (sold separately).
- • **Trusted American Engineering:** Backed by 20+ years of innovation, a 1-year warranty, and USA-based customer service for peace of mind.
- • **Cordless Freedom, Maximum Clean:** Rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers up to 45 minutes of uninterrupted pool cleaning without tangled hoses or cords.
- • **Powerful Suction, Spotless Pools:** Engineered with 15% stronger suction to effortlessly capture leaves, dirt, sand, and fine silt for a pristine pool every time.

## Overview

The Pool Blaster Catfish Ultra is a rechargeable, cordless handheld pool vacuum designed for both in-ground and above-ground pools. It features a powerful 15% stronger suction, a higher debris capacity, and versatile cleaning options with a detachable vacuum head. Lightweight and easy to operate, it runs up to 45 minutes on a lithium-ion battery, making pool maintenance efficient and hassle-free. Engineered in the USA with over 20 years of expertise, it offers reliable performance backed by a 1-year warranty.

## Description

desertcart.com : Pool Blaster Catfish Ultra Rechargeable, Battery-Powered, Pool-Cleaner, Ideal for In-Ground Pools and Above Ground Pools for Cleaning Leaves, Dirt and Sand & Silt. : Swimming Pool Handheld Vacuums : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: Size does matter!!! - Although this vacuum may look small it is mighty and does the job. Very easy to operate. I have a 54 high 24 round above ground pool. I noticed using this little vacuum as opposed to my regular vacuum has helped a great deal in between heavy duty cleanings. The smaller handheld vacuum also picks up the fine nitty gritty sand where your regular pull vacuum can recirculate it back into the pool and I've noticed the pool stays much clearer. It has a lot of suction power. I was super amazed at how good it is. Now you don't have to pull out the big clunky heavy Pole and hoses to have a clean vacuum all the time. This little baby does a trick. I don't know how I ever lived without it. But I'll never live without one again. This really does the job I promise you. You will be impressed as I was. Of being an above ground pool owner for over 25 years I have come to find that this is well worth the money and it is so convenient. The minute you try it you'll be hooked for life. I think they really outed themselves when they found this little machine. Like I said don't let the size fool you. It's powerful and didn't even picks up little sticks and twigs which really impressed me. And the filter bag is so good that those little fine grains of sand do not get released back into your pool like it does with your regular pull vacuum. So I do hope you try this and enjoy it. I know cleaning the pool now is a pleasure. Thanks for listening.
Review: Would give it 5, but (shipped in 3 days, not 2) I need to use is a few more times. Great/Excellent for picking up fine debris! - This solves a problem I've had for years and it does it pretty well. I have an in-ground 26,000 gallon pool. Every year, I clean the cartridge filters before the season and at the end. They are always an ugly off-green color that is a mix of dirt, pollen, dog hair, etc. and I suspect a fair bit of yellow mustard algae that I battle every year, brushing down the sides and shallow end (Yellow Out works, but is temporary). Anyway, that dislodged algae has to go somewhere, and I have until now been brushing it toward the drain once it settles. There are some obvious "dead spots" in the pool where dirt, brushed-algae and debris settle if I don't run the in-floor cleaning system and pool filter pumps for hours (and hour$ and hour$$ and hour$$$). So, despite reading a lot of 1-star "stay-away" reviews, I took a chance and ordered this via Prime at about $2.00 over the next cheapest non-Prime offering. I figure if it fails, Prime has such a great return policy, I'll only be out the hassle. Apparently, Watertech got the message about the difficult-to-use on/off dial and replaced it with a push button. Only time and waterproof housing integrity will tell if they've fixed that problem. Also, while the internal catch net is way too small to be practical for full-on pool cleaning, the included fine-mesh "sock" that works with the catch-net is simply the perfect solution for vacuuming up the fine silt, sentiment and little piles of dead algae. It really works and works well. Only problem is, the sock is as small as the net and the vacuum action pretty much comes to a halt (even as you can feel the vibration of the unit, knowing it is running) as the sock clogs up with debris. That said, although I had to clean the sock several times (a pain, but m'eh, whatareyagonna do?) it really did the job. Each time I went to clean it, it looked like my pool filter cartridge filters, all off green and yucky. That's a good sign. It's a little challenging getting the sock just right on the rubber ring of the catch-net, but once you get the hang of it, it's not that bad. It's super simple to install the net without the sock, but I need the sock on it. Overall, to be honest, it doesn't feel all that rock solid, but it's not simple plastic crap either. They have to keep the price point down for Joe Homeowner to buy this and for me, it's really all I need. I'm sure there are expensive professional-grade versions of this, but why would I want that? Also, I have a good net for major clean ups (say after a wind storm) that this product wouldn't be able to handle, no way, no how. So, that's how I use it for a fairly large swimming pool. This is probably perfect for a wading or relatively small above ground pool. Just expect to pull and clean the net a lot. It really is too small the way it is. Update Oct. 21, 2015: I've been using this since May and it has been flawless. I wish it had a bigger net, but physics gets in the way. I've switched my review from 4 to 5 stars.

## Features

- Capture more dirt -The Catfish Ultra Gen 2 has a higher debris capacity than the original Catfish Ultra. It captures more leaves, dirt, sand, and debris. It is excellent for weekly maintenance, but not for pool openings with heavy debris.
- Cordless - It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and no hoses or cords. It works with in-ground, soft-sided, and above-ground pools like Intex and can run for up to 45 minutes.
- Versatile cleaning - Spot clean or clean the entire pool. The 10.5” vacuum head is for general use, or it can be removed to expose the nose cone for tight areas.
- Easy operation - It is lightweight and push-button operated. You can use it by hand or attach it to a standard telescopic pole. (The Pole is not included.)
- Powerful operation - 15% stronger suction. Designed & engineered in the USA: 1-year warranty and USA-based customer service. Over 20 years of building handheld pool vacuums.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000HX1HLG |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Battery Description | Lithium |
| Battery Weight | 103 Grams |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,493 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #35 in Handheld Pool Vacuums |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (14,769) |
| Efficiency | High |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00085334861800 |
| Installation Type | Handheld |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6 pounds |
| Item model number | 21051DL |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 16.28 Watt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Voltage | 7.4 Volts |
| Manufacturer | Water Tech Corp |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of Lithium-ion Cells | 2 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 18 inches |
| Special Feature | Cordless, Handheld, Hose-Free, Portable, Rechargeable |
| UPC | 085334861800 |
| Voltage | 3.6 Volts |
| Warranty Type | Limited |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** POOL BLASTER
- **Color:** White, Blue
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model Name:** Catfish Ultra
- **Product Dimensions:** 10.5"L x 7"W x 19.25"H

## Images

![Catfish Ultra Rechargeable, Battery-Powered, Pool-Cleaner, Ideal for In-Ground Pools and Above Ground Pools for Cleaning Leaves, Dirt and Sand & Silt. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61NzOZjsUnL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: just received product and plugged it in for its first charge. There is a steady red light on charger. What does this mean?**
A: It should turn green when it’s fully charged so I would think it means it’s not charged if it is steady red. Maybe try to unplug and plug in again it has to be pushed in tight.

**Q: Is this good for salt water pool?**
A: We have a salt water pool and it worked great. I usually rinsed the bag each time. Just to clean it good. But we didnt have any problems.

**Q: The manufacture site says the Catfish Ultra comes with a free pole.  But in one oh the question about it the seller said no pole was included?**
A: Mine did not come with a pole. Don't know if they do now since I did order mine quite a while ago. I love the pool blasters. This is my second one and my best advice to you if you haven't used one before is to not overcharge the battery as they are very sensitive. I only charge mine for 6 hours and I've had it for 3 years now. A lot of people say they don't last more than a season but the battery issue may be why. Hope this helps!

**Q: Does it pick up sand?**
A: Yes, it picks up sand. It works best without the foot attachment.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Size does matter!!!
*by A***R on July 11, 2024*

Although this vacuum may look small it is mighty and does the job. Very easy to operate. I have a 54 high 24 round above ground pool. I noticed using this little vacuum as opposed to my regular vacuum has helped a great deal in between heavy duty cleanings. The smaller handheld vacuum also picks up the fine nitty gritty sand where your regular pull vacuum can recirculate it back into the pool and I've noticed the pool stays much clearer. It has a lot of suction power. I was super amazed at how good it is. Now you don't have to pull out the big clunky heavy Pole and hoses to have a clean vacuum all the time. This little baby does a trick. I don't know how I ever lived without it. But I'll never live without one again. This really does the job I promise you. You will be impressed as I was. Of being an above ground pool owner for over 25 years I have come to find that this is well worth the money and it is so convenient. The minute you try it you'll be hooked for life. I think they really outed themselves when they found this little machine. Like I said don't let the size fool you. It's powerful and didn't even picks up little sticks and twigs which really impressed me. And the filter bag is so good that those little fine grains of sand do not get released back into your pool like it does with your regular pull vacuum. So I do hope you try this and enjoy it. I know cleaning the pool now is a pleasure. Thanks for listening.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would give it 5, but (shipped in 3 days, not 2) I need to use is a few more times. Great/Excellent for picking up fine debris!
*by E***L on May 22, 2015*

This solves a problem I've had for years and it does it pretty well. I have an in-ground 26,000 gallon pool. Every year, I clean the cartridge filters before the season and at the end. They are always an ugly off-green color that is a mix of dirt, pollen, dog hair, etc. and I suspect a fair bit of yellow mustard algae that I battle every year, brushing down the sides and shallow end (Yellow Out works, but is temporary). Anyway, that dislodged algae has to go somewhere, and I have until now been brushing it toward the drain once it settles. There are some obvious "dead spots" in the pool where dirt, brushed-algae and debris settle if I don't run the in-floor cleaning system and pool filter pumps for hours (and hour$ and hour$$ and hour$$$). So, despite reading a lot of 1-star "stay-away" reviews, I took a chance and ordered this via Prime at about $2.00 over the next cheapest non-Prime offering. I figure if it fails, Prime has such a great return policy, I'll only be out the hassle. Apparently, Watertech got the message about the difficult-to-use on/off dial and replaced it with a push button. Only time and waterproof housing integrity will tell if they've fixed that problem. Also, while the internal catch net is way too small to be practical for full-on pool cleaning, the included fine-mesh "sock" that works with the catch-net is simply the perfect solution for vacuuming up the fine silt, sentiment and little piles of dead algae. It really works and works well. Only problem is, the sock is as small as the net and the vacuum action pretty much comes to a halt (even as you can feel the vibration of the unit, knowing it is running) as the sock clogs up with debris. That said, although I had to clean the sock several times (a pain, but m'eh, whatareyagonna do?) it really did the job. Each time I went to clean it, it looked like my pool filter cartridge filters, all off green and yucky. That's a good sign. It's a little challenging getting the sock just right on the rubber ring of the catch-net, but once you get the hang of it, it's not that bad. It's super simple to install the net without the sock, but I need the sock on it. Overall, to be honest, it doesn't feel all that rock solid, but it's not simple plastic crap either. They have to keep the price point down for Joe Homeowner to buy this and for me, it's really all I need. I'm sure there are expensive professional-grade versions of this, but why would I want that? Also, I have a good net for major clean ups (say after a wind storm) that this product wouldn't be able to handle, no way, no how. So, that's how I use it for a fairly large swimming pool. This is probably perfect for a wading or relatively small above ground pool. Just expect to pull and clean the net a lot. It really is too small the way it is. Update Oct. 21, 2015: I've been using this since May and it has been flawless. I wish it had a bigger net, but physics gets in the way. I've switched my review from 4 to 5 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for grit and sand
*by M***P on November 20, 2021*

We have a large gunite pool and a gunite spa. We also have two German Shepherd dogs who like to throw their balls into the pool and jump in after them. Those balls are generally covered in sand, dirt, and mud that then settles to the bottom of our pool and spa. We have a cleaning head with a net that attaches to our aluminum pole and the hose pipe. It uses water pressure to push debris into the net. This is fine for leaves and larger debris, but the sand and grit go right through it and re-settle into the bottom of the pool. This means that even if we get all the leaves out, our pool looks dirty all the time. Our only options for taking care of the dirt and sand are to either drag out our heavy electric pool shark that tends to get stuck around our drains and then has to be lifted out of the pool and cleaned, including all three of its filters, or we can drag out the hose that hooks into the skimmer. It does a great job, but sends dirt back into our filters, which then have to be cleaned more frequently. Enter the Pool Blaster Catfish Ultra! It worked great for picking up the sand, dirt, and grit that we are typically unable to get out of the bottom of the pool and spa. The plastic poles that it came with were fine for the spa and the shallow end of our pool. However, they were too flimsy for the 6 foot deep end of our pool. As other reviewers have mentioned, I left the bottom plastic adapter pole in place and attached our aluminum pole to that. It worked great for helping me keep the device submerged under the water. As others have also mentioned, this device must stay FULLY submerged under the water in order to function properly. If the top of it comes out of the water, it will not suction. For the steps and seating ledge, I was able to lay it back far enough to keep it under the water. You can also detach the longer poles and hold it by the adapter pole for steps. I do wish that it came with a large rectangular head that could be swapped out for the smaller triangular head. For the larger areas of the bottom of the pool, I had to make several slow passes to make sure that I covered the area completely. Also, I don’t feel that this device is great for larger leaves and debris. However, it is a good tool to have to keep our pool cleaner than we normally have been able to. It does require manual labor and it did take me a while to use it to get the bottom as clean as I wanted it. The filter was very easy to rinse out with a hose pipe. We rinsed the entire device and let it dry. We are keeping it inside our house. We have only used it once or twice, so I can’t speak to issues with charging. I will update my review if that becomes an issue.

## Frequently Bought Together

- POOL BLASTER Catfish Ultra Rechargeable, Battery-Powered, Pool-Cleaner, Ideal for In-Ground Pools and Above Ground Pools for Cleaning Leaves, Dirt and Sand & Silt.
- RINMEE X-treme Multilayer Filter Bag, compatible with Pool Blaster Max, Catfish Ultra, iVac 250, iVAC C2, Volt FX-4 and Jacuzzi JPV200 Handheld Pool Vacuums, P30X022XF / PBW022XF(2 PACK)
- Sand & Silt Filter Bag Compatible with Pool Blaster Water Tech Max CG, Max HD, Millennium, and Volt FX-8 Pool Vacuums - Replancement Pool Vacuum P30X022SS/ PBW022SS (2 PACK)

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