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Well - After reading all I could I have decided on the autopilot. The only problem is getting one in Ontario - seems no one has any in stock, and their prices are astronomical - $2200 for a dig220 with sc48 cell. Prices on the internet are between $850 and $1000 for the same. Unfortunately...

Hi - Got the Blue Diamond. Adjusted the handles to have less angle - now travels the whole pool. So far - so good. Thanks

Hi - Got my Blue Diamond today. Tried it and have a few questions. It doesn't climb very well - any tips. What is the best setting for the handle angles - my pool has multiple curves and sloped walls (gunite). How do you usually get it out of the pool? - pulling on the cord seems like a bad...

Well I opted for the Blue Diamond mainly for the 4 year warranty. Was only $300 more and comes with a caddy and hopefully will last longer. Will update when it arrives

Hi - I have an 18x36 IG gunite with a broken polaris (the high pressure line broke under the concrete) Instead of fixing this (it will probably cost almost as much as a robotic) I'm thinking of getting a blue pearl. Is the blue diamond worth the extra money. Pool shape is irregular with lots...

Hi - Hate to continue with the "whats better" theme but: What advantages does the autopilot unit have over the hayward/goldline units. I'm not looking for a total control system but some of the autopilots features seem redundant. For example - do I need temperature compensation? - If the unit...