Will a Robot run under a pool cover?

[Everett_88]

Our PB is suggesting a Polaris 380 w/ booster pump because we have an auto cover. He says the robots typically require the cover open or cord ran through the skimmer.

Anyone have experience otherwise?

I really want to use a robot.

I plan to have the plumbing installed and capped for a booster so we could always add.

 

[santacruzpool]

I run my robot with a cover - the cord fits in the corner where the cover bar hits the coping - there is usually a small area to easily fit the cord. The bar can also close on the cord without issues - I try not to do that. My original cover for many years was always a tiny bit crooked on closing and made a bigger gap on one corner. We just had our cover replaced this last spring and it closes much better against the coping - but the cord still fits right in the corner.

 

[kul]

I run my robot with the solar cover on without issue.

 

[sktn77a]

Our 380 doesn't work as well with the pool cover on, as it interferes with the movement of the floating hose.

 

[Crowbar]

I have no problems running under the cover with the cord tucked under the corner of the cover where it meets the coping. If i could only solve the problem of it getting stuck on one of the drains periodically.