Hello, I think I have given myself paralysis by analysis on robotic cleaners.
Here is what I know is important to me:
Ease of use
As low of maintenance as possible.
Functions properly in my pool
Reliable
I am willing to pay more to get the above
Our pool is Pebble Tech, deep end is about 11 feet at it's deepest, and in the deepest area, it is very square from the floor of the pool to the wall. There are two benches, and also a set of three stairs. The pool also has swim up bar seats, which are basically concrete columns.
Two years ago we bought a Polaris 280, which did not really work well at all for us, the bag would fill up easily, the bag was not easy to empty. Worse, it would constantly tangle itself around the bar seats. Then, our booster pump went bad. I don't want to continue to invest in the Polaris 280.
The Robotic Cleaners are intriguing, but there are so many options and models, it is hard to decide.
I need at least a 55 foot cord, and might just want a 70 foot cord to be sure.
I don't want it to get stuck near or around the bar stools.
I don't want a bag system (back to ease of use).
Dolphin and Pentair are both carried by local pool companies, and I could test a Dolphin.
The Dolphins intrigue me because the fine mesh filter sits just inside the regular filter.
I am not sure I need all the features of some of the higher end Pentair and Dolphin Models.
Open to advice and experience, and happy to answer any questions - thanks!
Here is what I know is important to me:
Ease of use
As low of maintenance as possible.
Functions properly in my pool
Reliable
I am willing to pay more to get the above
Our pool is Pebble Tech, deep end is about 11 feet at it's deepest, and in the deepest area, it is very square from the floor of the pool to the wall. There are two benches, and also a set of three stairs. The pool also has swim up bar seats, which are basically concrete columns.
Two years ago we bought a Polaris 280, which did not really work well at all for us, the bag would fill up easily, the bag was not easy to empty. Worse, it would constantly tangle itself around the bar seats. Then, our booster pump went bad. I don't want to continue to invest in the Polaris 280.
The Robotic Cleaners are intriguing, but there are so many options and models, it is hard to decide.
I need at least a 55 foot cord, and might just want a 70 foot cord to be sure.
I don't want it to get stuck near or around the bar stools.
I don't want a bag system (back to ease of use).
Dolphin and Pentair are both carried by local pool companies, and I could test a Dolphin.
The Dolphins intrigue me because the fine mesh filter sits just inside the regular filter.
I am not sure I need all the features of some of the higher end Pentair and Dolphin Models.
Open to advice and experience, and happy to answer any questions - thanks!