I've read dozen of threads and I've actually owned 2 different dolphins on my previous pool (the bright colored one that died after 5 years and then the M4). I'm now building a new pool and the PB has offer the 280 as standard, but would sub out a M4 if I prefer for even money (since I would not then get a booster pump either). I have no experience with any pressure side cleaner. In my last pool, I also had no leaves to contend with. My new pool does have an Oak tree that will give me some leaves in the fall and I suspect an occasional acorn will get blown over.
Ease of maintenance is the highest priority. At first I thought the M4 would be a no brainer and I'm still concerned I'll be disappointed with a 280. My pool will be about 26k gallons, free form with mini-pebble. My concerns are:
-the M4 will not do well with many leaves, but I do have 2 skimmers and would run them 24/7 in the fall.
-I'd like to leave the M4 in the pool to take advantage of its daily/weekly timer, but I've read this isn't recommended.....why in the world would they have a timer then?
a) Does anyone know about how many oak leaves an M4 can carry?
b) Is it more practical to leave a 280 in the pool over an M4? (I'll have the Hayward Omnilogic to automate it's cycles).
c) Does a 280 pick up any sand or does that pass through its leaf bag?
d) How weather resistant is the M4 power supply really?
Ease of maintenance is the highest priority. At first I thought the M4 would be a no brainer and I'm still concerned I'll be disappointed with a 280. My pool will be about 26k gallons, free form with mini-pebble. My concerns are:
-the M4 will not do well with many leaves, but I do have 2 skimmers and would run them 24/7 in the fall.
-I'd like to leave the M4 in the pool to take advantage of its daily/weekly timer, but I've read this isn't recommended.....why in the world would they have a timer then?
a) Does anyone know about how many oak leaves an M4 can carry?
b) Is it more practical to leave a 280 in the pool over an M4? (I'll have the Hayward Omnilogic to automate it's cycles).
c) Does a 280 pick up any sand or does that pass through its leaf bag?
d) How weather resistant is the M4 power supply really?
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