I read some reviews (mostly bad) on the Zodiac G2. I had one for 13 years & in that time replaced the diaphragm twice, the skirt & foot once. It cleaned the pool perfectly, picking up the many daily gum leaves. I have just replaced it with a T5 duo because it is supposed to be.the replacement for the G2. So far, it is put putting around the pool, up the walls and doing the job just as well as the G2 - but quieter.

I have had this product for just over 3 years and when it is working it does a good job.

The issue I am currently having is that the head comes away from the hose, as there is nothing but friction holding it on.

When this happens the pump has a high chance of burning out if it starts pumping air.

So its a problem having this poor attaching system.

It also goes though diaphrams very quickly due to a design flaw of putting a production date stamp on the diaphram, and this is the point that it breaks after about 6 months.

Gets stuck in certain corners of the pool and the Wheel deflector get stuck at the pool eyeballs. If no one is home to untangle it it can stay stuck all day. It is also a bit noisy. Not Happy. Not Happy.Not Happy Not Happy Not Happy Not Happy Not Happy

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The G2 works well generally but the diaphragm simply isn't up to the job, it consistently fails (splits) in the same place every time in less than 12 months and the concept of, "take it back to where you bought it with your receipt and they will replace it" is unacceptable.

1/ I didn't buy it to have to return parts every 12 months
2/ I don't keep receipts for every item I buy, completely impractical
3/ the shop agree it's an ongoing concern and they replace a huge number of them
4/ you know it's an issue but have not addressed the poor design

If redesigning the diaphragm isn't possible perhaps include 2 in the box and when people buy a replacement give them a second one free to again match your warranty

The vaguest set of instructions I've ever had for an item I've paid so much money for. I can't get the terrible connections to go together. The previous cleaner I bought at Aldi was 100% better. Very frustrating because I can't put it together. No instructions for the leaf catcher and the connections themselves dont secure tightly. I'm so angry I've wasted my money on this garbage.

I have had a Barracuda G2 for the past ten years. It has always been an excellent product. It was time for replacement and I didn't think twice to purchase the product again. My new Barracuda G2 has the new style of hoses with the twist and lock. I think this new feature is very good. I highly recommend this product.

Since bought it about 6 years ago, iv had to replace 1 foot, 2 skirts, 3 diaphragms and 15 hose sections (UV makes the brittle) .
Little trick, I've recently discovered,in regards to diaphragm splits, is to it patch up with electrical tape (clean and dry firstly). Got out buying another diaphragm.

Bought this unit just over 10 years ago and although it's been through 10 or so diaphragms (non genuine 15 bucks each), 1 skirt and foot (40 bucks on eBay) and a new hose perished from sun exposure (70 bucks on eBay), it still cleans our massive pool (70 thousand litres). It's looking a bit worse for wear now but I think we'll still get another year or two out of it. I'm happy with that.

My Zodiac G2 keeps getting leaves stuck in the diaphragm causing the G2 to stop. I have changed the diaphragm and cleaned the filter and have plenty of suction. I have had various previous Zodiac products and the reviews of the G2 were excellent, so I am really disappointed. Any ideas?

so far the Zodiac seems to work very much better than the Mantra that we replaced with the Zodiac, I do need to watch if it gets stuck near steps too long. It is much better climbing the pool walls seems to move a little faster and the hose connections seem to be very good.

Reasonly happy with the G2, have gone through a few diaphragm over the years but generally good. The only thing is the diaphragm that is attached to a white pipe works its way out after a couple of hours. Does this mean the cassette chamber is worn and needs replacing.

Absolutely loved it until the Diaphragm split. The original lasted just over a year so I had to pay for a new one.$28.00. Lasted a month. Our pool shop has a box of split diaphragms and unhappy customers. Zodiac say that they have fixed the problem!!!!!!!!!!! If this is the solution do not touch it. Note. A few spares on hand would help a little.

Diaphram ($25-30) continuously splits at exactly same point every 4-6 weeks. Not an excessive pressure issue. Local pool store conafirmed it is a well known and very common problem. Clearly a fatal design flaw that Zodiac needs to address before anyone should buy what is otherwise a low maintenance and effective cleaner.

Purchased this cleaner to replace a very old Kreepy Krauly.
It has performed very well since we got it.
Covers the whole pool including the walls (Kreepy had lost this ability).
Leaf pickup has been excellent both via skimmer and from floor. We have a few gum trees around, so there are always plenty of leaves to contend with and so far the G2 has performed very well.
Love the interlocking hose design.
Would certainly recommend it.