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I don't have the pump running at the moment as I'm waiting for parts, so no jets. I just came back after running it again and found it spinning it's tracks but going nowhere. It was in deep end at the bottom of a slope so completely flat behind it. After a few minutes of it doing that I stopped...

Actually @Mdragger88 No in fact the last few runs I have the cable coming from the middle-right of the diagram, exactly where the red area is. Previously I had it starting at the bottom in the shallow end. Today I started it in the red area (middle top) and it still didn't do more than 60% of...

That's a shame sorry to hear that @s_mark

@Bperry it does go up the wall occasionally so I presume not. Also I don't think this one has that setting.

@s_mark I just found your post and I've just started a very similar one. Terrible coverage. What did you do in the end?

This is a quick estimated diagram of the coverage: – Green, yellow and orange get cleaned (green all the time, orange very rarely). – Red never gets cleaned

Firstly thanks for all the advice but just to clarify, I really do know how to clean the pool, I've been doing it myself manually for years – full on TFP style ;) This post was supposed to about the performance of the robot and if my experience is similar to anyone else – or just general...

Yep, I've been cleaning it fully after every run.

I've just realised the confusion about the waterline cleaning. In my initial post I said: What I meant was: It is able to climb all of the walls and slopes but in reality it only occasionally goes all the way to the surface. Usually it just drives onto the wall then gets straight back off. No...

@Mdragger88 80% is after 5 runs! I've been a convert to the TFP process for years, my point was really just that I can see where the robot has been and where it hasn't been from the paths it leaves as it cleans. It cleans well where it goes but it misses so much...

Thanks @jmastron that's helpful. The models available in Canadia seem to be slightly different for some extra added confusion.

Ok I understand – since it does clean the walls up to the waterline (i.e. it just breaks the surface, scrubs for a moment then drops) that's all I expected. However it's kind of beside the point – it's not cleaning all of the floor, nowhere near all of the walls and a fraction of the waterline...

Thanks @Jimrahbe it does actually clean the waterline but it doesn't move along the waterline. It goes up, brushes a bit then drops down. It only does it occasionally though, so after 2 hrs it's cleaned 1 foot of the waterline in 6 or 7 places. Often the same place a couple of times...

So the rubber doesn't get worn or deformed from the weight of the robot. I assumed the caddy supported the robot from underneath lifting the tracks and rollers up.

Hi all, I just bought a new Dolphin Explorer E20. Not sure what that's equivalent to but it's a low end model with one brush. I've been looking at these things for 3+ years and finally pulled the plug: CA$1000 later and what a disappointment. I've run it around 5 times now and it just kind of...

@Newdude I did catch wireform's comment about "the way things are" and meant to ask what that was about so thanks for the explanation I had no idea about that. I wonder if it's the same in Canada – presumably yes if it's a material shortage. @Bill1974 thanks so much for the pics! Yeah I know an...

Thanks @Bill1974 I appreciate the explanation – I was aware it's likely a risky prospect but really wanted to understand why. We're replacing all the plumbing (2x returns and the skimmer line) so will be digging below and around the existing skimmer regardless but the other issues are pretty...

No I didn't know what a new skimmer entails as I mentioned. Thanks for the explanation, it makes total sense and I can now completely understand the issues and why it very likely wouldn't survive the work. Regarding the patch idea, I imagined you would remove the old skimmer faceplate, apply...

Thanks, I assume the likelihood of damage is why I've found literally no examples of anyone doing anything like this either on this forum or generally on the internet – no one wants to risk their liner. Thing is, I'm destroying things either way – if I wait until I replace the liner I'll have to...

Also worth mentioning that I will be replacing all underground plumbing while the deck is up.

Ok, here's my little skimmer. Note the quality craftsmanship of the deck. Under the pavers is sand and gravel, no concrete.

Sure, there are some in my profile but I'll try to get some closeups of the skimmer too. Thanks @ajw22

My ancient 16x32 pool has a tiny skimmer (something like Hayward SP109) and I've been planning to replace it with a larger wide mouth one. The deck is currently made of large concrete pavers and they're a total mess, large gaps, un-level etc so we're going to get a new concrete deck poured as a...

Thanks @mknauss ! @jimmythegreek thanks for that. So there’s no reason I wouldn’t be able to replace the sloping edge and deck around the pool with a different surface and coping type? One other related question, the liner is fine, not too old and no damage. Can the coping and edging work be...

Hi, I have an old (30+ year) vinyl pool with a concrete paver deck and a concrete/mortar coping with tiles and an aluminium strip. The deck is no longer level and the coping is mess. I'm planning to lift, re-level and replace the deck at some point but I'm wondering what I can do about the...