Leaf Eater
Product Overview
What pool techs reach for to clear heavy seasonal leaf piles without loading the pump basket or filter.
Heavy storm debris and spring openings can quickly choke skimmer lines and pump impellers. The Pentair Leaf Eater harnesses standard garden hose water pressure to generate a powerful venturi vortex, forcing leaves and large debris directly into its fine-mesh collection bag across a wide cleaning path. Constructed using lightweight yet durable materials, it attaches to standard 1-1/4 inch telescopic poles and glides smoothly across plaster, vinyl, fiberglass, and pebble finishes.
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Benefits & What Makes It Different
Venturi Water-Jet Suction
Connects to any standard 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch garden hose, creating upward suction that captures debris without stressing your pool pump or filter.
High-Capacity Fine-Mesh Bag
Secures large volumes of oak leaves, twigs, and bugs with a durable pull-cord lock to ensure debris stays contained during retrieval.
Multi-Surface Safe Design
Integrates smooth-rolling mar-resistant wheels and gentle perimeter brushes to lift debris off steps and floors without scratching delicate vinyl or gel coats.
Compatibility
- Standard 1-1/4 inch pool telescopic poles
- Standard 5/8-inch and 3/4-inch garden hoses
- Safe for concrete, plaster, pebble, fiberglass, and vinyl liner pools
When To Use This
Pro Tip
Push the vacuum forward at a steady pace of about 1 foot per second. Moving too quickly will cause the leading edge to push leaves aside rather than drawing them up through the venturi jets. Empty the bag once it reaches roughly 75% capacity to minimize drag on your telepole.
Common Questions & Instructions
How does the Pentair Leaf Eater work without the pool pump running?
The cleaner connects to a standard garden hose running at normal household pressure (typically 40 to 60 PSI). Eight built-in venturi jets direct water upward into the collection bag, creating a suction vortex that lifts heavy leaves directly off the pool floor without relying on your pool pump.
What pole and garden hose sizes fit the Pentair Leaf Eater?
The Leaf Eater features a quick-snap handle compatible with standard 1-1/4 inch inner diameter telescopic poles, along with a brass-reinforced swivel fitting that accepts standard 5/8-inch and 3/4-inch garden hose threads.
Is this leaf vacuum safe for vinyl liner and fiberglass pools?
Yes. The Pentair Leaf Eater is engineered with rounded, non-marring wheels and perimeter brushes that keep the hard body elevated approximately 1/4 inch off the pool floor, preventing gouges or friction scuffs on 20-mil to 30-mil vinyl liners and gel-coated fiberglass.
Delivered today to your DFW neighborhood
Order this item by 2 PM Central on a weekday, and we'll have it on your driveway by evening. Same-day delivery is FREE to every ZIP in our DFW coverage area — no minimum — or it's free with our weekly service plan.
