Choosing a robot for an AGP

[vivCDG]

Hi, everyone. Need some advice and direction. I've done some digging in the threads and articles and a lot of the discussion I see have been for IG pool cleaners. I've searched online pool retailers and checked the specs. Seeing that Dolphin is well spoken of in this forum, I am looking closely at the Dolphin Escape (aka Active 10/S50/E-10) which is recommended for AGP.

Thoughts or advice? Responses from anyone who has an AGP with a robot would be greatly appreciated. Which robot are you guys using and how long have you owned it? How is it on the liner?

Just tired of using the vacuum only to see the dirt settle once the pump is off.

Thanks so much.

 

[Piolin]

Bumping your post, to see if you can have some responses, but have you read about the pool rover Jr?

Amazon.com : Aquabot APRVJR Pool Rover Junior Robotic Above-Ground Pool Cleaner, Color May Vary : Swimming Pool Cleaning Tools : Patio, Lawn Garden

 

[vivCDG]

Thanks, Piolin. I was looking at that also but the reviews seemed mixed and I wanted some real owner's feedback. Thanks again for the response.

 

[woodyp]

You'll have a tough time beating the Pool Rover Jr.

 

[DebbieO]

I tried a Rover and it did not work on my dished pool. I think it would have if the dish were more sloped. Good luck!

 

[rippermac]

Bought a Pool Rover Jr 3 years and it died early summer this year (erratic reverse mostly no reverse). Replaced with a newer version of the same and noticed right away it moved a whole lot slower. Hopefully this one lasts longer than 2 1/2 summers. It does work great in my 15x30 AGP except for around the edges where there's some debris settling. Hate having to spend any more than $250 for a robot..even though I have spent significantly more than that now total.

 

[chipchip]

I have the Dolphin Escape, it's been great so far, no problems, no issues with cord tangling or anything.

 

[vivCDG]

I ordered the Dolphin Escape, should deliver today. Will post review when I've put it to use. Thanks for the input, everyone.

 

[arbrey]

After 24 years of vacuuming, bought a Dolphin S50. Have ran it twice so far and it works great. Have 24ft ABG pool with stairs. It does get hung up around the stairs and I have to push it off. But I don't mind that love it so far. Time will tell.

 

[xcrazydx]

Do any of them pick up sand?


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[vivCDG]

I've had the Dolphin Escape for a couple of weeks and so far, I'm quite satisfied. It does pick up fine dirt and sand, I've had to clean up quite a bit from the filter and they were not so visible in the pool. It also handles leaves and bugs very well. It even attempts to climb up the walls, almost up to the water line but it due to the curved walls, it backs down.

The cord has a floating bouy that keeps it from tangling in the water.

So far, I'm really pleased with my purchase.

 

[denhajm]

Hello vivCDG, I'm curious how the rest of last season went for you with the Dolphin Escape? Any updates to report?

 

[Holydoc]

I bought a Dolphin Nautilus Plus for my AGP. Been very pleased so far.

 

[Kneichko]

I am between the nautilus and escape also, decisions decisions. Does it really need to climb the walls? No fear of the treads pulling on the vinyl seams?

 

[Holydoc]

Kneichko,

My Nautilus Plus does climb the walls. Now my liner is folded over the pool walls and held down by the rails. With this type of liner, there is no problem with seams. If yours attaches differently, then I can not say for sure.

 

[Kneichko]

Thanks,
I have a beaded liner I believe. Fits into a channel. I'm more concerned of the seems on the bottom, was thinking of the spinning brush slowly over time pulling at them.