Product Overview
The Hammer-Head Resort-21 Portable Pool Vacuum | RESORT-21 is a professional-grade, battery-powered pool vacuum designed for commercial facilities and on-site pool maintenance. Featuring a 21-inch injection-molded vacuum head, 60-foot floating power cord, and heavy-duty aluminum caddy cart, the Resort-21 provides powerful independent debris removal without relying on the pool’s filtration system.
Designed for hotels, resorts, aquatic centers, schools, swim facilities, HOAs, and other commercial pools, the Resort-21 ships fully assembled and includes the vacuum head, motor, two debris bags, cart, and compatible automatic battery charger.
Important Battery Notice
A 12V deep-cycle marine battery is required and is NOT included.
A standard pool pole is also not included.
Key Features
21-Inch Commercial Vacuum Head
Wide injection-molded vacuum head provides efficient cleaning of commercial and residential swimming pool floors.
60-Foot Floating Power Cord
Provides substantial reach for larger pools while connecting the vacuum head to the cart-mounted battery system.
Patented Smart Switch™
Current Hammer-Head units feature the HH1062 Smart Switch with:
- Two operating speeds
- Motor-saving overload protection
- Automatic shutoff when the motor remains out of the water for more than approximately one minute
Independent Battery-Powered Operation
Runs from a 12V deep-cycle marine battery, allowing the vacuum to remove debris without using the pool pump, filter, or suction plumbing.
Sealed & Pressure-Tested Motor
Commercial-duty underwater motor is sealed and pressure tested for dependable pool cleaning performance.
Professional Caddy Cart
The welded aluminum cart is lightweight, balanced, maneuverable, and equipped with large 20-inch wheels and non-marking solid tires.
Benefits
- Professional commercial pool vacuum
- 21-inch wide cleaning head
- 60-foot floating power cable
- Does not rely on pool filtration
- Ideal for heavy leaf and debris removal
- Two-speed Smart Switch operation
- Automatic motor protection
- LED battery voltage meter
- Non-marking vacuum head wheels
- Stainless-steel hardware
- Portable aluminum caddy cart
- Two debris bags included
- Automatic battery charger included
- Ships fully assembled
- Designed for permanent on-site facility use
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hammer-Head |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RESORT-21 |
| Series | Resort |
| Product Type | Portable Pool Vacuum |
| Application | Commercial Pool Cleaning |
| Vacuum Head Width | 21 in |
| Vacuum Head Material | Injection Molded |
| Power Cord Length | 60 ft |
| Cord Type | Floating |
| Power Source | 12V Deep-Cycle Marine Battery |
| Battery Included | No |
| Charger Included | Yes |
| Motor | Sealed & Pressure Tested |
| Propeller | 2-Blade |
| Control | HH1062 Smart Switch |
| Operating Speeds | 2 |
| Battery Meter | LED Voltage Meter |
| Cart Construction | Welded Aluminum |
| Cart Wheels | 20 in MAG BMX-Style |
| Tires | Non-Marking Solid |
| Head Wheels | Cast Urethane, Bearingless |
| Hardware | Stainless Steel |
| Cart Dimensions | Approx. 26" W x 46" H x 27" D |
| Vacuum Head & Motor Weight | Approx. 11 lb |
| Approx. Weight With Group 27 Battery | 130 lb |
| Shipping Weight | Approx. 90 lb |
| Palletized Shipping Dimensions | Approx. 30" x 34" x 52" |
| Pool360 Product Number | HPP-20-104 |
| SKU | RESORT-21 |
| UPC | 810089640086 |
What's Included
- Hammer-Head Resort-21 caddy cart
- 21" vacuum head
- Sealed motor
- Propeller
- 60' floating power cord
- HH1506 debris bag
- HH1508 debris bag
- Compatible 12V automatic battery charger
- Stainless-steel pole swivel assembly
Not Included:
- 12V deep-cycle marine battery
- Standard pool pole
Designed for On-Site Commercial Use
The Resort Series is specifically designed for pool equipment that remains at a single facility.
Ideal applications include:
- Hotels and resorts
- Commercial swimming pools
- Apartment and HOA pools
- Aquatic centers
- Schools and universities
- Swim schools
- Fitness centers
- Municipal pools
- Country clubs
- Waterparks
- Large residential pools
Important Vehicle Mount Notice
The Resort-21 is NOT compatible with the Hammer-Head vehicle hitch mount system.
For pool service technicians who need to transport the vacuum from pool to pool using a vehicle-mounted system, Hammer-Head recommends the Service-21 or Service-30 configurations instead.
Confirm Before Ordering
Confirm that you require:
- Resort-21 commercial configuration
- 21" vacuum head
- 60' power cord
- On-site caddy-cart configuration
A compatible 12V deep-cycle marine battery is required and must be purchased separately.
A standard pool pole is also required for operation and is not included.
Warranty Information
The Hammer-Head Resort-21 is covered according to Hammer-Head’s applicable manufacturer warranty terms. Warranty coverage may depend on proper use, maintenance, battery selection, and compliance with manufacturer operating instructions.
Customer Q&A
Q: Does the Hammer-Head Resort-21 include a battery?
No. A 12V deep-cycle marine battery is required but is not included.
Q: Does it include a battery charger?
Yes. The Resort-21 includes a compatible automatic 12V battery charger.
Q: How wide is the vacuum head?
The Resort-21 uses a 21-inch vacuum head.
Q: How long is the power cord?
It includes a 60-foot floating power cord.
Q: Does this vacuum connect to the pool filter?
No. The Hammer-Head uses its own battery-powered motor and debris bag, allowing it to vacuum independently of the pool’s pump and filtration system.
Q: Are debris bags included?
Yes. Two Hammer-Head debris bags, HH1506 and HH1508, are included.
Q: Does it include a pool pole?
No. A standard compatible pool pole must be purchased separately.
Q: Can this unit mount to a service truck or trailer hitch?
No. The Resort Series is not compatible with Hammer-Head’s vehicle mount. The Service-21 or Service-30 should be considered for mobile pool-route use.
Q: Does it arrive assembled?
Yes. Hammer-Head states that Resort units ship fully assembled.