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Baracuda

Baracuda
Gotcha

Smaller in-ground pools needing a lightweight corded floor and wall cleaner.

Our opinion · sourced factsCordedChecked 13 November 2026
Baracuda Gotcha
Floor · Walls$1,199 AUD
01

Facts and capability

What it can actually cover.

Pool setup
In-ground pool
Product type
Pool cleaner
Power
Corded
Market tier
Mid-range
Australian availability
Home Hardware lists this model in stock. Confirm local price, stock and fulfilment by postcode.
Observed Australian price
$1,199 AUD
Recommended retail price
Check current seller
Coverage
Floor, Walls
Compatible finishes
Concrete, Pebblecrete, Quartzon, Fibreglass, Vinyl
Published pool limit
8 m length · 32 m² surface area · Compare uses the current product page's smaller 8 × 4 m limit. The manual gives 10 × 5 m and specifies in-ground pools. Baracuda specifies an optional PVA brush for tiled pools.
Cable length
14 m
Runtime / cycle
150-minute floor and wall cycle.
Flow claim
Not published
Finest listed filter
200 micron
Basket
3 L
Navigation
Preprogrammed floor and wall pattern
App
On-device or control-box buttons
Dry weight
5.5 kg
Floor / wall / ledge evidence
4/5 · 3.5/5 · 1/5 editorial bands
Leaves / fine debris
3.5/5 · 3.5/5 editorial bands
Warranty
Two-year Baracuda express warranty, with one year on listed wearable parts.
02

Our opinion

The buying view.

“The 5.5 kg body is easier to carry than the larger corded models. The retailer and manufacturer list different weights, so Compare uses the manufacturer’s body weight.”

Manufacturer specifications and verified Australian availability; real-world scores are conservative where independent coverage testing is unavailable.

  • 5.5 kg cleaner body
  • 3 L top-access basket
  • 150-minute cycle
03

What ownership still involves

No pool robot is hands-off.

  • No dedicated waterline mode listed
  • 100-micron basket sold separately
  • Baracuda specifies an optional PVA brush for tiled pools.

Empty and rinse the basket after debris-heavy cycles, inspect brushes and tracks, maintain water chemistry and manually brush any missed corners, steps or waterline sections.

Australian price & purchase options

Price and where to buy

Commercial links labelledNever used in scoring
Recommended retail priceCheck current seller
Current observed Australian price$1,199 AUD

Point-in-time public Australian listing. Confirm stock and checkout total.

Ongoing ownershipNo required subscription

Filters, brushes, tracks and battery or cable servicing remain ownership costs.

Confirm the exact model, pool finish, published area or length limit, included filters, Australian warranty, returns and local service path. Marketplace listings can change seller.

Purchase-link availability is commercial and does not change catalogue inclusion, compatibility checks, recommendation scores or ranking order.

04

Australian sources

Check current stock and evidence.

Australian purchase sourceCheck current listing ↗Product specification sourceOpen source ↗Baracuda Australian express warrantyOpen source ↗Gotcha owner's manualOpen source ↗Report outdated informationContact TechManPat →

Evidence check

Last checked

Australian sources
Specifications last checked
13 November 2026
Price last checked
13 November 2026
Australian availability last checked
13 November 2026

What changed

No material change logged.

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