Recent content by azsnowman

Ill add more on other features as I learn about them.

I havent even started learning how to use all of the features. Ive ran 3 cycles over the last 4 days. The first cycle clogged up the filters, as it is very efficient and the pool was pretty dirty. After the second cycle the pool was cleaner than after 30 or 40 cycles with the echo. ZERO...

HUGE difference in suction and performance. With the echo, I could faintly see surface water displacement when it was in the 3' area. The M400's water displacement is dramatic. Makes approximately a 6' diameter ripple when in the 8' end.

I got a full refund on the echo. So, after calling maytronics to triplecheck what I've learned, I ordered the m400 from Marina. Thanks once again Umpmanjoe. Your info was very helpful. It was $999 and I should be eligible for the $75 Dolphin Days rebate once I register the unit.

Talked to the local b&m store i bought the echo from. He said the a30i (only other robotic he carries) wouldn't do any better than the echo and he'd give me a refund. We'll see when I take it back tomorrow. I then called Marina and she's recommending the m400/500. So, hope is on the horizon.

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Ok cool. M-F is rough for getting anything done. Long days (usually 12.5 or 13 hrs.) And I cant use my phone for 95% of the day. So, to be continued until next weekend perhaps. Thanks again for your help.

Yep, thats the new plan. No Triton, it only has one "active" brush. Thats why I went to the Quantum. The b&m prices are what's kept me from the Active series. So, your advice is very helpful. Im still skeptical, as is my nature. I dont see anyone selling the a30i so cheap. In case no...

Crapple dapple! You anger me! Just cancelled (I hope) my quantum and 4 year extended warranty. I wish I wouldn't have ignored the ding of your post, as they have Sunday hrs. Until 4. I just missed them. BTW I just noticed Amazon just dropped the price of my 1st choice--2017 Triton Plus back...

Yes, lots of dust/sand here. Sounds like your set for now. Congrats. Perhaps this forum can help you in other areas now or later?

No, its a suction side cleaner.

Before I owned a pool I had visions of standing on the cool deck with a big prideful smirk brushing away like Marcia Brady with her hair. I HATE brushing. I have a Navigator and I bought the little replacement wings that have bristles underneath. Dramatically reduced my brushing. Cut to: 4...

Im trying to see the difference in suction. It says M400, M500, and Z5 each have a 4233 gph pump. Quantum's language is different, so may be apples to oranges. But it says it filters 75 gpm (or 4500 gph). Maybe rounding up, or filter may affect rate?

This guy sealed the deal on my decision: I took a look at the Dolphin Cayman last week, a rebrand of the Active 20, and this week I will be taking a trip down memory lane again, this time with Dolphin’s rebranded Active 30, the Dolphin Quantum. The only problem with the Active series, with the...

Everything Ive read says that the newer models have gone away from the floats, as the new jets hold the bots firm to the walls, also the swivels are replaced by software to prevent/lessen tangles. However, Im not shocked to hear otherwise considering the issues Ive had disseminating the small...