Half Off Ponds CleanSweep 1400 Pond Vacuum with a 13' Intake Suction Hose, 4 Extension Tubes, 3 Vacuum Nozzles, a 6.5 Foot Output Hose, and a Debris Collection Bag

Just cleaned up my garden pond after a long cold winter. I usually scoop and net larger debris out of my pond with an old pool net which is very helpful, but I've never had a pond vacuum. This product was easy to use and has a helpful video link on how to use. This is more than just a wet/dry vac (I've owned many) and I'm glad I decided to get this specialized adaptation for easier pond health and maintenance. The rocker power switch has two settings, one side for pond cleaning and the other side for dry vac. The pond side powers down for about 25 seconds when the tank fills with water and pond debris to allow drainage thru drain tube with flapper check valve at end of tube. I made sure I had a nice continuous drain slope and extended to my front road swale over the sidewalk (pond is in front yard) with some extra hard tubing (2" I think) from my other shop vac. Worked like a dream. I do not have any gravel in my pond liner as I got rid of that years ago. There is an attachment to help keep the rocks out but that is not my issue as no gravel base on my pond lining. I have a large decorative rock perimeter and really like how it looks so natural, but no gravel or sand in the bottom. My big problem is leaves and multiple years of silty sediment build up. I found the wide head worked best for me and I lifted the vac head out on the 25 second drain cycle (vac powers down when full to drain) and simply pulled the clump of dead leaves off, then resumed cleaning the pond bottom. The clear section of suction tubing is key in giving visual confirmation that the vac head is not plugged and water with silt and debris is moving into the vac. I will be repeating this again soon only because I have so many years of sediment build up. We had a late summer last year with sudden drop in temp so trees held onto the leaves until the dead of winter, they only fell off in the spring which is very unusual for our location. Net result, I still have many dead leaves this spring blown into corners of my garden around the pond that will be gradually blown away by wind or raked up by me. I do plan on using my pool net to gather the pond leaves and my pond skimmer is also key to helping keep my pond clean. When I first put the pond in I had too much gravel and no skimmer and no pond vac. I added the skimmer after the first year which worked great, but a lot of leaves do sink and deteriorate to sludge, so now with this pond vac I think my pond will be amazingly improved and easier to maintain. My pond is natural shaped and about 10-12' diameter and 20" or so deep in center. Has a waterfall feature. Birds love it and now I have an easier way to maintain my pond health. I do leave some sludge on the bottom for proper eco balance of the pond. Very glad I purchased this pond vac. It was pretty easy to use, and cleaned up like a dream, I rinsed everything and cleaned the sponge that protects the motor,dry and then replace. Excellent product and so glad I decided to add this to my pond maintenance routine.THANK YOU HALF OFF PONDS!!!

WASTE OF MONEY! DONT BUY!!!! Purchased last summer 2024 but never took it out of the box until now April 2025…. Tried using it and it didn’t work…. Would suction for about 45 seconds then turn off and only worked for about 10min and now won’t turn on at all.

Wasn't expecting much for the price but, it works well. Once you figure out the water dynamics, the unit works well.The clips on the side, that hold the top to the canister could be a little sturdier though. Other than that, great little piece of equipment for the price.

Some of these reviews are beyond belief complaining about intermittent action.That's exactly how it works. As the tank fills a ball floats up and shuts the motor off. With the motor off and suction gone the water and debris is allowed to drain out the discharge hose. A fixed timer allows just enough time to drain the tank before it automatically restarts the motor.This can be a bit slow but the alternative would be way slower. With a shop wet vac you have to turn the switch off, remove the top and tip the tank over to empty it, replace the top and restart the motor. I'd much rather have the starting, draining and restarting to be automatic like this is.I rarely issue five stars but I've had this vacuum for almost 20 years and it's still going strong. I've replaced hoses because they're not very UV resistant. I've learned to put them away immediately after each use.I bought this replacement because it's just a matter of time and the cost is way lower than other pond suppliers and I was actually surprised it was still available.One trick I'm going to try is to drill a large hole where my hand goes on the tube. During use the vacuum begins just as soon as the tip is submerged so you suck up a lot of clean water before you get to the bottom. Also if you suck up a rock or clump you have to separate two tube's to break the vacuum to clear it. With the hole drilled you can lower the tube to the bottom without suction until you cover the hole and you can break the vacuum simply by uncovering the hole. Don't forget that this vacuum is stationary due to the discharge hose so during use you're never that close to the switch.

If one had a small pond such as 300 gallons or less, this would be great as it only has a 10 or so gallon resevoir. However, it was purchased for 2500 split 3 level pond and it required lots of emptying. You have to suck it out, then turn off and blow water out a back side. Its a time consuming process but it does get the job done.

This worked very well. I actually used it on my pool when pump broke and it did a great job

It works okay when it works, but the plunger inside constantly gets stuck not allowing it to cycle. I have to turn it off reach inside and pull it down. One of the handles that secures the unit to the tub won't stay on either.

Absolute TRASH! I used this one time, it's has next to no suction, doesn't even pick leaves off of the bottom of the pond. I wasted my money on this, don't waste your money or time buying this.