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Old pool, new homeowner. Didn’t pickup the old owner’s PB. Looking for recommendations on a cleaning device. Pool skimmers seem to be working OK, they collect fair amount of surface debris. PB used to come once a week to vacuum the bottom and do other weekly tasks. I do not have a pressure...

Earlier this summer my Warrior SI stopped running. Despite my best efforts I could not get it back online and it no longer seems to respond to the control unit. The robot is in reasonably good condition and the wheels, treads and brushes may be of use to someone else. Additionally the control...

I am looking for the smallest, most compact robot vacuum on the market. My pool is pretty small, and has stairs and benches all over, so finding a robot that is compact is paramount. So far, looks like that might still be the Aiper Seagull SE -- anyone know of a better / smaller one? I've...

Still got a little more troubleshooting to do but I’m afraid my Warrior SI might be done. Has worked well since I got it in 2020 but now the motor doesn’t seem to respond to rebooting the unit, setting the cleaning program or attempts to manually drive it. I guess 4 seasons and change is pretty...

I was all set to purchase a new robot and I'm now having second thoughts. Then I decided I just get another Polaris Pool Vacuum, just like my old worn out one. Then I saw the price and said REALLY? They are more expensive than the robots. What I liked about the robots (and the dolphin...

We just finished our pool build and filled it with water! I am so excited. So many decisions and hoping this is one of the last ones. We are not sure what to buy vaccum/ robot wise. We have a salt water pool with Primera stone polished finished, in floor clean long but did add a designated line...

Greetings, long time no post... I've got a 2.5yr old Maytronics E30. Just did a gear/wheel-bearing overhaul last month and all was working great. Now, the it turns off after about 25-seconds in the pool. 1. The controller stays on 2. I can take the E30 out of the pool, run it in test mode...

Hi all, I had to replace the swivel/power cable after 5 years the outside sheath was shedding bad. But now, after what I feel is a proper install, it keeps leaning to one side and tipping a lot. It never really did that before. I prefer not to buy a new one yet as they are not cheap and waiting...

Got a new vinyl liner put in last Summer. This Summer put in a new robot purchased from a huge pool supply company in Long Island, NY Long story short, the robot has been cutting the liner. This is "only" where the walls of the pool meet at a 90 degree angle with the bottom of the pool. This...

My Dolphin M 400 motor isn't functioning. All motors work, however my control board 2410110LF rev 4 has a burned R38 cap and Burned U15 chip Anyone know where I can get another or have mine repaired?

I am suffering from decision paralysis. I was an early adopter on pool robots, purchasing the iRobot Verro back in 2007. It was a tank. Unfortunately, I killed it in 2018 and tried to get parts and a refurbished one, but nothing seemed to work. Finally replaced it with a Pentair Warrior SI...

I've had my Polaris 380 for about 20 years now and replaced the original booster pump after about 10 years. The current one seems to be on it's last leg, as it's shutting off after about 30 minutes, so I'm assuming the motor windings are worn out. Should I (or would you) spend the $450+...

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...

Just bought a new Active 20 from Marina Pool and Spa and decided to build my own caddy versus paying $150+ My analysis... 1) Don't need wheels and the $150 Dolphin's caddy's wheels are not that robust anyways 2) Don't want to leave power supply outside based on how many posts I've read...

I'm trying to understand the size limitations regarding robotic pool cleaners. My pool is fairly large 17m (56') x 6m (20'). I understand if the power cord starts down in one corner, the robot will never make it down to the opposite corner some 18m (60') away if it has a 50' cord. But what if...

Hi there. I have an M600. About 2 years old. Bough from Marina after learning about it from TFP. The control panel doesn't work any longer, so I can't use bluetooth / wifi. Contacts Maytronics, they are sending a new one. It's been a month, and they said there would be a delay due to...

Hello All! I need some help. I've never owned a robot cleaner and I'm looking to buy one for my 16x32 in-ground rectangular pool with a vinyl liner. I've done some searching and it looks like the reviews are all over the place on which models are recommended. I like the idea of being able...

Dolphin S300i motor assembly - external

I have a 33k gallon gunite pool with a 10" concrete coping (see profile pic). There are also a few ledges in the pool. I'd like the best robot that can handle the walls (in addition to floors) and wondering if there are any that will handle the lip on my coping to get to the waterline. Anyone...

I'm in the market for a new booster pump; I'm seen mixed reviews for both the Pentair (LA-MS05) and Polaris (PB4SQ) Quiet is nice, but is the longevity as bad as it seems? (had my PB4-60 for 25 yr, just replaced seal a few times) I'll also consider the electric/robot IF the recommendation...

Hey guys, recently bought a Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus, and it worked fine for a month, but this past weekend, I noticed when it’s cleaning the waterline, it makes a very loud noise almost like something is grinding or rubbing on something. I do not remember if this was happening from the...

I purchased a Pentair Warrior SI from Marina Pool & Spa based on recommendations from here. They were incredibly easy to reach and helped us with our choice from details about our pool/usage. The robot shipped the next day and made it to us without issues (other than FedEx not knocking, delaying...

I have a 25 year old 13x32 white fiberglass pool. Every year my floor and sidewalls have the chalky substance. Water is crystal clear until swimmers get in and stir the floor up. A few months into the swim season and backwashing several times (water looks like milk when backwashing!). It’s not...

Moby was able to climb into the grotto last night, but didn’t quite make the 2nd step. Lol! He did make it up 2 steps to the tanning ledge but didn’t get on the ledge. I’m kinda glad about that because he could possibly get “beached”. I'm so impressed.

My head is swimming, y'all... I have been reading and researching and watching videos, and now I'm definitely suffering from information overload! I have had a Kreepy Krauly suction cleaner for >10 years and I'm ready to go robotic, but I'm having trouble deciding which model I should buy. I...

I have a new Trilogy Graviy rectangular fiberglass pool and our builder has been letting us test both the Pentair 930 (equivalent to Dolphin S300i?) and the Dolphin M400. Over the last 2 weeks neither has had any luck climbing the walls. We have a lip around most f the pool, but have seen videos...

Hi TFP , firstly thank you for the wealth of knowledge everybody is adding to this great site, it allowed me to save my "green monster" pool last year and taking over the pool maintenance without any issues . Now I have a new challenge, just bought the house with pool and in the backyard I have...