I don't have a clue , something has to be better

Defgufman · Dec 29, 2017

I have had a polaris 280 for about 3 years, and frankly I hate it. It gets stuck on the deep end stairs. It tangles itself on it's own cord. It needs replacement parts all the time; nickle and dime torture.
What is my best option? Money doesn't matter, or at least it isn't the biggest concern. I want no tangles, no getting stuck, and a remote would be nice.
Thanks everone!

borjis · Dec 29, 2017

Get a Dolphin Robot.

I got one last May and like it much better than my old suction hayward navigator.

I got the Dolphin E10.

Defgufman · Dec 29, 2017

Does it have a cord? Does it have a remote?

bmoreswim · Dec 29, 2017

Yes, all robots have cords. You plug them into an outlet and drop them in the pool. The newest version of the S series Dolphin’s have swivel cords. The cord twisting is something that users have commented on frequently. It doesn’t hurt it unless you run it more than 3-5 cycles without removing and untwisting. But the new ones should solve that. You will love a robot. The cheapest place to buy them is Marina Pools. As noted in the Discovery, S200 thread. The S300 and S300i have remotes. I’d go with the S300i if you like gadgets and want the full remote and other functionality.

Defgufman · Dec 29, 2017

Thanks

mdogan · Dec 30, 2017

If money does no not matter go with M500.
Decide on couple of models then compare with M500 before purchase.
Also think about your pool shape, main drains, steps, walls, etc..etc..

aussieta · Dec 30, 2017

dolphin m500 is briliant
the m5 liberty does not have a cord it is rechargable battery,
but i dont know anyone that bought one

laprjns · Dec 31, 2017

aussieta said:
dolphin m500 is briliant
the m5 liberty does not have a cord it is rechargable battery,
but i dont know nayone that bought one

Here's a thread form 2012/2013 on it:
Cordless M5 Liberty

thebombardier · Jan 3, 2018

The M5 Liberty isn't available anymore from what I know. It was also extremely expensive, around $4k MSRP if I recall correctly, because they had to develop all new battery tech to make it work. The parts to convert an M5 to an M5 Liberty are around $2k. It was really only designed for indoor pools in Europe with pillars.

From what I've heard though Maytronics is working on another cordless unit on a whole new chassis. I don't know if it's coming this season or what but my rep was pretty excited about it.