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    Debating on Robot models, do I need waterline cleaning for an above ground pool?

    FYI E10 thread: https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/dolphin-e10-review.139684/
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    Debating on Robot models, do I need waterline cleaning for an above ground pool?

    I just read about E10 & E20 on Maytronics website. Our E10 climbs walls, so I surmise our E10 is equivalent to the current E20 ;)
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    Debating on Robot models, do I need waterline cleaning for an above ground pool?

    We started with a vacuuming system (Shark): awkward and pia. Second year we bought a Dolphin E10 (we call it Einstein), third year we bought a fine-basket for Einstein. Einstein suits our needs perfectly; he misses some areas, so we must manually steer him, which is entertaining and much...
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    Dolphin E10 Review

    Looks like an "Open Box" product to me. Maybe someone tested it out and returned it. Mine was pristine out of the box. I'd question the seller.
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    Location of backflow preventer for auto fill

    If your irrigation system without a backflow preventer was inspected and approved (atypical) by a code official, then your autofill won't need one either as long as it's connected to and lower than the the highest elevation of your irrigation system. Ask your local code official; if your...
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    PVC plubming lifespan?

    As a plumber (retired) I installed plenty of PVC in houses (indoors). It lasts virtually forever as long as it's not damaged, but it is somewhat fragile when abused (e.g., over heated, impacted, support undermined/eroded, physically stressed, intense UV exposure). I would say if it's lasted 40...
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    Dolphin E10 Review

    I doubt Einstein would pick large solid spheres of dirt, but I have no personal experience. It picks up large leaves just fine.
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    Dolphin E10 Review

    Bought e10 (aka "Einstein") early last season. Absolutely love him (was using Shark)!! Got the fine-mesh filter for him, too - fabulous. He worked for us last season. He's working again right now. When we uncovered the pool a few days ago, the beaded vinyl liner had come loose in about 4-5...
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    Dolphin Pool Cleaners - what do you have for your pool?

    We received our E10 a couple days ago. Einstein is doing great so far sans caddy.
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    New Filter - cartridge or DE

    We love our cartridge filter!! No back washing keeps cyanuric acid and salt content very stable.
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    Dolphin E10 Review

    Our E10 (aka Einstein) does a 99% job on the floor and climbs the coved walls a bit; he's definitely not a reliable wall climber (our cove is not perfect either), but we have a great brush for the walls when need be, and we expected that going in. (Because we follow TFP, we have a pretty sparkly...
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    Dolphin E10 Review

    FedEx dropped off our E10 a bit ago (our first robot). It's working right now. I watched it work for about 20 minutes . . . fabulously boring ;) The default filter is working great. No name yet; that's my wife's arena, and she's working right now, too.
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    Any thoughts on the new Dolphin E10

    I just ordered an E10 from Doheny.com. Eager to put it into service!!
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    What did you do to your pool today?

    ??fell?? ;)
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    What did you do to your pool today?

    Just finished our first spring opening after first winter closing last year. Pool opened in fabulous shape. Today: Water temp = 61. water chemistry = great Wife and I agreed we really appreciate TFP; we will make another co0ntribution this year. TFP is saving us many headaches and much cash :)