robot cleaner

We have repaired our stupid pool robot a number of times -- and we have gotten word back that it is no longer under warranty and will not be repaired gratis any longer. Looking for something reliable, good customer service/warranty and do not want to spend more than $1000. What do the cool...

Hi - I am trying to figure out what's going on with my Dolphin, I have narrowed it down to the robot itself (I have two controllers and both experience the GFCI trip and run fine when normally when robot is disconnected). I have narrowed it down further to when the robot tries to climb the...

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...

I have a Jandy 380 pool sweep powered by the Polaris PB4-60 booster pump. Its worked fine for about 7 years, but now the pump has quit and needs replacing. I just heard about robot vacuums. Has anyone made the switch from a booster/Jandy 380 to a robot vacuum? Any recommendations? I'm...

Hi everyone, I recently bought a house with a pool a month ago and have been super excited to get it up and running (first time pool owner). Unfortunately, it's been a rough string of events since we moved in with the pool. Ultimately, I'm looking for some advice/guidance on what's transpired...

I have a pool that was originally built with an in-floor cleaning system - it doesn't really work. I bought a pool vac that I use and like, but I have to run it through the skimmer which means that all of the surface debris goes straight to the pump strainer. I've been looking at...

Does anyone own or have experience fixing Aquabot roller issues? Inherited this broken robot cleaner with our pool and house purchase. Was originally purchased in 2008, so I'm also wondering how long the thing will last and if it's worth trying to fix it. Appears to be a broken WHEEL TUBE ASSY...

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...

Working on these cleaners for 7 years now I can safely say I’ve seen It all. From dog hair fur balls causing clogged impellers to tangled chords that could be used as a new technique of knot making and power supplies are loaded with water. I wanted to make this as I want to provide some accurate...

Hi All, After going through the messy and laborous process of replacing the two propulsion/drive motor brushes on my Dolphin M400 it now looks like I'll have to repeat the process again on the impeller motor. Well, I started investigating to see if there were any robots on the market with...

Robot control panel turns on. Robot itself doesn’t move at all under water most of the times I turn it on. Some (fewer) times works fine. I checked the impeller for obstructions, cleaned out some leafs there, tried again and no movement. I turned the robot upside down outside the water, tried...

I’ve been looking to get a robot cleaner for 2 years (on and off) and have yet to come to anything close to being ready to buy one. I don’t mind spending a bit but if I’m going to spend $1-2k (CAD) on a pool vac I don’t want to regret my decision. Here’s the issue- I go to the various vendor...

I'm wondering if anyone else has experience issues with a Dolphin Active 30i or similar pool cleaner. Issue 1: Sometime, more often than not, the cleaner does not run the full cycle. Sometimes it will run 30 minutes, sometimes an hour and then it just stops. The controller is still on like...

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...

My Polaris Legend is getting stuck frequently between the stools and the wall. The space between the stools and the wall is smaller than the width of the Polaris, but the cleaner wheels go up on the wall on one side and it gets itself wedged in and stuck. Will a robot cleaner be able to...

I am ready to retire the old Polaris 280 and buy a robot, and had decided on a S200 or other-badged equivalent from Marina. Looking at the specs it appears that 4 ppm is the max FC for use. My target FC range stays at 5-7 ppm most of the time. Does anybody have any experience to share? Will...

Dolphin S300i front wheel on bot

Dolphin S300i front wheel and bushing

Dolphin S300i front wheel

There's been a bit of a heat wave in southern Ontario and my pool got away from me. Noticed some green sediment on the bottom. About to start a slam, but the dolphin has been sitting in there for a couple days. I see lots of threads about whether it's helpful to run the robot, but that not my...

Hi everybody!! I just got my Thursday Pools Pearl installed a few weeks ago, and need some recommendations on what kind of Vacuum or Cleaner to get. The technician that did one of my initial cleaning sessions was talking about how cool robotic cleaners are, and recommended a Dolphin or Polaris...

I purchased a dolphin M200 with my pool. I know it is designed for inground pools, but my sales person said it would be fine for my above ground pool. So I ran it the other night for two hours, and when it was done the filters did not have much in them. And there was piles of sand on the bottom...

Hey guys Really looking for some advice on the following Is it worth it to get a robotic cleaner Which out of the two dolphin nautilus and Polaris sport 945 is better and why last thing pool is 12 by 27 rectangle with vinyl steps. Any help is appreciated

We have an L shaped pool that is about 38 x 28. The deep end is 8 feet and it’s closest to the outlet, but a standard 50 foot cord won’t get my whole pool clean. The Polaris 9650 IQ has a 70 foot cord, but even that might not give me the coverage I want. Not sure if the extra 10 feet of cord is...

I don't know the technical term for the shape of our pool, but it's an L shape and the walls curve heavily into the floor. In the shallow end it's less pronounced but as the depth increases into the deep end it's more pronounced and the deep end itself is very much like a bowl. I mention all of...

I’ve been a pool owner now for about 18 months and researched and started using the TFP method to assist with the pool while continuing with the pool service until I felt confident. It’s been nearly a year of doing it by myself and I find it straight forward and nowhere near as much work as...

I have run into a second problem, while I was out hunting for my pool light junction box, I looked over to find that my Dolphin stopped. I went over, turned it off, waited a few minutes, and then turned it back on. It ran for about 30 minutes and then stopped again. I pulled it out and checked...

Hi All, i recently purchased a used Polaris P825robot off of Let-Go for a steal. After I got home, threw it in the pool and plugged it in and all was fine. Ran a cycle for about 1 1/2 hours. second time I went to use it, the SCS error indicator blinked once... and from Polaris that means...

Like many of the posts, I am going a little cray shopping for a robot. I would like one with a caddy and an easy to use basket. I have read about Marina Pools in CO, and I have shopped a lot of the on-line stores. what is the #1 robot (under $1000 w/ caddy) and where do you suggest...

My Polaris 9550 sport has not worked properly for about 9 months now. It starts a cleaning cycle ok, but after one or two times of climbing the wall, reversing down, and turning to start another forward swath, it stalls out for about 5 seconds, then starts driving backwards until it goes up the...