Dolphin Diagnostic Robatic Pool Cleaner Residential Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased my Dolphin Diagnostic four years ago at our local Leslie's. I had a Kreepy Krauly which worked fairly well but, since my pool has only one skimmer inlet, the surface wouldn't get adequately skimmed when the KK was being used (even with the KK skimmer plate which allowed for some skimming while vacuuming). While we don't have many trees in West Texas, any that are shed seem to end up in my pool ;-)
I have been completely satisfied with the Dolphin. In the four years I have owned it I have needed only two repairs -- the first about 2 years ago was done under warranty and required sending the Dolphin to a repair station. This winter my Dolphin stopped moving and I tracked (pun intended) the problem to a worn drive track. I was able to fix this myself after ordering the correct parts.
While not having many trees, West Texas does have a lot of dust and wind. Prior to the Dolphin it was a battle to keep the pool clean but now it remains sparkling. I don't know why the previous two reviewers have had such problems, but mine covers the entire pool without difficulty. You do need to pay attention to the flow in the pool since that can affect the Dolphin's cleaning pattern. I tend to run it at least every other day throughout the year since we don't close our pool for the winter.
I've noticed two fringe benefits to the Dolphin. First, the agitation from the upward stream from the pump (especially when it is at the top of its climb of a wall) helps move surface debris and the skimmer is more effective. Second, since the collection bag microfilters the water, I only have to backwash my filter about one tenth as often as previously. This saves time, work, water, and chemicals.
Four years ago I paid about $850 for the Dolphin. This is my 5th season of use. Amortized at less than $200 per year this has been a great investment for me. My only regret is not having spent the extra money for the model with remote control. Sometimes there is an area - usually at the shallow end - that I want to clean first.
O.K., you do have to clean the bag but that is not much of a chore. I just dump the debris in the trash and then spray the bag with a hose to remove the dirt. Actually, there are disposable bags available and I did purchase some to use in the winter but they are rather expensive so I prefer the bag cleaning route.
I have recommended the Dolphin to friends and I would buy another.

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#DL-2010 - DOLPHINT DIAGNOSTIC MULTI-CLEANING SYSTEM FOR ALL POOLS - Scrubs and vacuums entire pool bottom, walls and waterline - Every unit factory tested for 60 hours in test pools - ISO 9002 certified - Vacuums and filters water - like adding another filter to the pool - Solid-state digital system operates independently of pool pump and filter - Recommended for pool sizes up to 20' x 40' - Automatic shut-off after 6 hours - Self-contained, reusable filter bag - 2 micron - 36 month warranty on motors / one year full warranty - Proven product - over 20 years in the field - 65' self-floating cable (no floats), with UL cord - Water-cooled motors, no oil to leak - Power supply 115VAC-250 Watts in weatherproof casing - 24 volts at unit - Self monitoring - no missed spots - Saves electricity and backwashing costs up to 50% - Saves chemical costs up to 30% UNIT WEIGHT: 21 lbs without cable

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Blue Pearl Robotic IG Pool Cleaner With PVA Brushes Review

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(More customer reviews)I live in Miami and I purchased the Blue Pearl about 6 months ago for my in-ground 15 X 30 gunite pool. I use it one to two times a week. I was apprehensive about spending this much money for a pool cleaner, especially when I couldn't find any kind of consistent positive reviews for robotic cleaners in general.
But, even though my pool looks perfect, it is old and plumbing for it has always been marginal. Which makes vacuuming slow with not enough suction to run a typical automatic pool cleaner. So I was forced to consider a more expensive robotic cleaner.
Overall, I have been very happy with my decision to purchase the Blue Pearl. I have gotten plenty of use out of it without any problems and it does a really great job of cleaning if you use it regularly. It has never hung up on the ladder or the steps. It goes to the surface and turns around and goes back down the wall. It will clean my pool in about 1.5-2.0 hours but will shut itself off after 3 hours. To minimize wear and tear, if I am around, I will turn it off when the pool is clean. You are then supposed to let it set for at least 10 minutes to let the motor cool before removing the cleaner. You are also not supposed to leave the cleaner in the pool indefinitly I guess to prevent water getting past the motor seals. The only hassle is cleaning the filter bag which takes about 5 minutes but is still much less than the time to clean the pool your self.
I am sure it is made by the same people that make Aquabot (the warranty address is the same) and most of the components if you look at parts schematics are identical.
I wasn't impressed with quality control however. When I first put my Blue Pearl in the pool, it simply didn't move. I took it out and found that the drive belt and one of the gears wasn't installed correctly. I took it apart, it was a bit of a hassle but easier than returning it, and reassembled it correctly. It then worked perfectly, much to my relief. Still, it shows that company does not test run their products after assembly.
For the average home owner, I see no reason to spend more for some of the other fancier robotic cleaners. This one works great and I would have to say, I would get the Blue Pearl again. Check around as prices vary widely.

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The Blue Pearl Robotic In-ground Pool Cleaner has a computerized system that ensures debris is removed from your pool, regardless of shape, in three hours or less. PVA super-climbing brushes. Built-in air sensor shuts off when out of water.

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Nitro Wall Climber In-Ground Pool Cleaner w/ Caddy Cart Review

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(More customer reviews)I Have owned more expensive units costing 1000-1400. I took my chance on this one. At first the unit would not climb, then it just stopped working. I must say at first I was disappointed, so I returned it to the Manufacturer for a replacement. The new one worked fantastic! It climbs walls doesn't scrub the water line but will clean up to it. That is not a problem for me, as non of the other models did a great at this. It does a great job on the bottom and cleans the deep end as well as the shallow end. Will not climb stairs, but don't get hung up on that, none of the previous models did a good job at that either.
The unit is able to go up the steep grade in my pool were other models I have owned would fall back down to the deep end. In addition, it has a great feature: if it senses that it is stuck- like on the pickup drains on the bottom, it will pop a wheely and navigate out of its stuck position. The more expensive units I had owned would get stuck and I would have to pull them off the main suction drain.
The unit is light and easy to pickup out of the water. The filter design is very easy to remove and clean and a breeze to put back on. I found that the Dolphin was the most difficult and the hayward cartridge design was not as effective as the bag type.
Another plus is the entire unit is modular: meaning that you can buy a replacement motor or brush and replace them yourself. Once it goes out of warranty this feature will be a benifit.
I would recommend this unit to anyone that is looking for the best bang for the buck. plus it comes with a Caddy...
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NITRO WALL CLIMBER , THE MOST ADVANCED IN-GROUND ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER ANYWHERE!NITRO's innovative design features two enormous intake ports placed directly behind the cleaning brush and two placed at the outer corners, giving it the largest cleaning path in the industry. This advanced design allows for extra large filter capacity and reduced weight. NITRO's Rapid Drain System keeps debris trapped in the filter, allowing water to quickly flow back into the pool, immediately lightening the cleaner for easy removal. Designed for pools up to 20 ft. x 40 ft., The NITRO WALL CLIMBER vigorously cleans floors and walls and includes a caddy cart for easy transport. The NITRO WALL CLIMBER is gentle enough for vinyl liners, yet rugged enough to clean the dirtiest concrete and fiberglass pools. Best of all, NITRO cleaners feature a built-in sensor that keeps it from getting caught steps, ladder or other obstructions and 50' of Anti-Twist Cable.

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iRobot Verro 500 PowerScrub Pool-Cleaning Robot for In-Ground Pools Review

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(More customer reviews)Well, lets see. After 3 years of scrubbing, brushing, hose vacuuming, paying for service. ALL of that is gone!!! Never before have we had our pool water so balanced and clear in only a weeks time. No white residue on the vinyl. If you are thinking of investing in a pool cleaner or sevice, please do not look any further then the Verro 500. we live in Florida so our pool is open almost year round and this is a real time and money saver because not only will you use less pump time but you will use much less chemicals too. Great Machine and Thank you Irobot.!!!

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Designed for in-ground pools up to 20 by 50 feet, this easy-to-use pool-cleaning robot offers a hands-free way to clean at just the touch of a button. It systematically covers the entire pool in about three hours, vacuum cleaning from floor to waterline and everywhere in between. Sturdy PVA roller brushes "power scrub" all pool surfaces including vinyl, fiberglass, and tile. The unit cleans over 70 gallons of water per minute, and its filtration system picks up leaves, hair, dirt, dust, algae, and particles as small as two microns, reducing the run time of the pool's primary filtration system. The machine also circulates pool water, improving the distribution of chemicals and water temperatures. Best of all, there's no need for bulky hoses, booster pumps, suction lines, or installation. Simply plug the robot in, drop it in the pool, and let it go. Other highlights include an auto-reverse function to prevent hang-ups, a 60-foot floating power cord with a swivel cord detangler, and a durable ultra-lightweight design. The pool-cleaning robot measures 19 by 15-2/3 by 14-3/5 inches and carries a one-year warranty.
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iRobot Verro 500 pool-cleaning robot
60-foot floating power cord with swivel detangler
Transformer
Fine filter bag (catches large and small debris down to two microns)

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Aqua Products APRVJR Aquabot Pool Rover Jr. Robotic Above-Ground Pool Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)I've read the mixed reviews and wanted to share my experience with Rover. This is our second season with him, and I don't know what I would do with Rover. We bought him last year, first time pool/house owners and the pool was filled with algae and tons of stuff. Rover worked overtime, and got Everything out. Yes, his bag filled up, but the condition to the pool was not so good. We used him regularly and cleaned him after each use, following directions. We use to have a DE filter which broke and spit the powder all out in the pool.... yup Rover cleaned it all up for us. In the fall we had acorns all in the pool... yup again Rover picked up the big leaves and all the acorns, and I mean he had like 50 of them in his bag at a single time. It looked so funny emptying them out! But, he got the job done, with the solar cover even on top of the pool he works under it.
I find it great that you can just drop him in, set him to go, and come back in 2 hours and all done.... sooo easy! This year we opened our pool and once again Rover to the rescue for tree leaves and sticks and such from whatever storms we have had and normal debrie that falls into the pool. We have an above ground pool 18". His bag and the unit itself are in perfect condition. We had no problems with him at all, and again don't know what we would do with out one. If he ever broke I would not hesitate to buy again.

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Theeasiest, fastest and most efficient way to clean the floor of yourflat-bottomed pool.

You bought a swimming pool to have fun -not to give yourself more work. Maybe you find yourselfspending more time cleaning the pool instead of swimming and enjoyingit.

Ok maybe you bought one of those pool cleaners thatwork off your pool filtration system. Because youraboveground pool filtration system was only designed to filter yourpool water and not to vacuum your pool floor, you may have noticed thatthe filtration system doesn't do a very good job and requires constantcleaning.

Besides, those bulky hoses get tangled; you've gotto drag them out of storage, hook them up to the intake valve, and thecleaners tend to get stuck on the ladders, stairs, seams, drains andfootprints. Making matters worse, they're noisy and theirwearable parts add up. Get yourself a Pool Rover, Jr rodayand enjoy complete, effortless pool cleaning at the touch of a button.

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Just drop your lightweight PoolRover Jr. in your pool and push a button. It's that easy.

Proven long life and low maintenance,Pool Rover Jr. will serve you well for many years. Has a guidance system that's easy to setand will clean any shape aboveground pool.

Extra-wide non-marring wheels allow it toroll over ripples and deep footprints in pool bottoms.

Its Patented E-Z Swivel Device ensures atangle-free cable.

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Aquabot ABTTJET Turbo T Jet Robotic In-ground Pool Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)With so many things to maintain for a pool already, the last thing I want to do is to maintain an automatic pool cleaner. If I have to replace belts, tracks, booster pumps, and so on, then I might as well spend that time with an old fashioned pole vacuum instead. Before I bought this T-Jet I had a tough time deciding between the Polaris series, T-Jet, and the Turbo T2 model.
I ended up buying the T-Jet because of the simplicity with so few moving parts that can break. I'm happy with the decision. The T-Jet cleans the pool crystal clear. But to get the best performance, first I had to make some adjustments to the setup out of the box. So here are some tips.
The settings on the T-Jet when it first arrives are for impressing you with the speed in which the water jets propel it across the pool - to maximize the water flow but not maximizing the cleaning potential. The changes I made were the following: 1. snap on the intake extender so that the suction port is closer to the pool surface, 2. slide the internal tab to narrow the intake slightly for more suction power, and 3. add two of the foam squares to the inside for more neutral bouyancy.
By increasing the bouyancy with the included foam pieces, the T-Jet more easily jets up the curve from deep to shallow. I also found that by increasing the lap time from 30s to 40-60s (max 90s) this gives it enough time to make the length of the pool (rather than just the width) before it reverses direction.
I read one review where someone said their T-Jet flipped upside down sometimes. I don't understand that because what I observed is that even when I push it around with my hand it wants to stay upright, and the floating power cord keeps vertical tension on it to keep it oriented correctly. I think that must have been user error.
Lately I just drop it in the pool once every few days and let it run all day long, or overnight. I was surprised how much dirt gets collected in the fine filter bag because the pool already looked clean but the filtering is really effective. I can run the main pump less so the DE filter doesn't have to work as much; I noticed that the PSI gauge doesn't increase as fast when I use the T-Jet. So it saves on electricity, since the T-Jet uses a fraction of the electricity as the main pump.
The only negative I found (and this is pretty minor compared to all the positives) is that the cord tends to get twisted up if I leave it in the pool for several days in a row. I have to remove it anyway to rinse out the filter bag. Then I untwist the cord.
I am happy that I bought this instead of the Turbo T2. I don't think the track models like the Turbo T2 can do anything better than this one, at least for my pool. I think those just have more moving parts to maintain.
Update 1/9/2010: I found out why people report sometimes that it stops climbing the wall. Those user-replaceable foam buoyancy squares on the bottom plate soak up water and wear out over time. Just replace them or add some more, takes 10 minutes. When mine wouldn't climb the wall as high anymore I inserted some more styrofoam squares from a shipping box. Now it climbs all the way up again. With this pool cleaner it is important to maintain the neutral buoyancy.

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New Technology from the makers of the world's #1 selling robotic pool cleaner!Designed and engineered for all types of pool surfaces, the Aquabot Jet features extra-wide, non-marring polyethelyene wheels with wide-track chassis allowing it to glide over liner seams, wrinkles, footprints, maindrains and most other obstacles that can typically obstruct other cleaners.The Aquabot Jet is powered by a pump motor that provides vacuum suction and jet-drive propulsion. The results are amazing speed and filtration power - covering up to 5,000 sq. ft. of surface per hour!With its own self-contained filter system and patented venturi jets, the Aquabot Jet can remove all types of debris, including sand, algae and even large leaves, while filtering up to 4,800 gallons of water per hour - down to two microns!The Aquabot Jet is the ONLY ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER AT THIS PRICE POINT THAT CAN EFFECTIVELY CLIMB AND CLEAN POOL WALLS.Comes complete with 51-feet of floating hose and a state-of-the-art digital program timer for ease of use.1-year warranty.

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