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Just adding to this thread .... I also replaced a Dolphin with an Aqua Products - I bought the 604 which, I think, is the 614 but without the wifi connectivity. The app on the Dolphin was lame AF so I was expecting the same with the Aqua Products. I got the robot last August and used it for a...

That is kind of funny, but my pool is closed from about Oct 15 - May 1. So I have far less experience with very cold water and worry about freezing than someone from Texas that has their pool open year round. And I am a bit of an outlier as I have my pool open far longer than most folks around...

Thanks. It was warm here in Toronto today, in the low to mid 70s, so hopefully my water is up above 55.

So what temperature is warm enough?

Like a frightened turtle

Thanks. It seems to have trouble climbing the walls, I was wondering if that could be because the rubber brushes are a bit stiff due to the cold water and don't have as much friction to climb the walls. It could also be because the walls are dirty.

My pool was uncovered yesterday and there are a bunch of leaves in the bottom of my pool. Is there any issue with using my robot in water of this temperature and emptying the basket fairly frequently? I don't have the time to vacuum manually. I have an Aqua Products EVO 604 robot.

Good points. There is also the anti-salt people who say stuff like "salt is corrosive, it will damage your heater, pumps, etc". As if chlorine or bromine aren't also extremely corrosive.

Thanks for the info - that's very helpful. It is a shame that there aren't more solutions as, just like with pools, I think SWCGs are a way better solution that also reduces maintenance for the pool/spa owner.

Thanks, for those that have the Saltron mini, how has it worked for you? The seem to recommend using "Dead Sea Salts" - can you just use regular swimming pool salt?

I am on my second Controlomatic Smarter Spa. This is a drape over Saltwater Chlorine generator for spas. Hopefully this device will last several more years. But Controlomatic has now closed down. Anyone have recommendations on other aftermarket SWCG systems for spas? When you google this a...

I am pretty sure that this is correct, but it is SO lame that this is the case in 2024 when smart functionality is so inexpensive.

Thanks - agreed about the end cap. It changes colour and starts to disintegrate a bit. In the past I did have a thread that broke off, but I was able to get it out ok.

I read online that you should replace annually. I have been replacing mine about every 6-7 years. How often should they be replaced?

Is that a recent photo - have you got snow already on Vancouver Island?