Dolphin Nautilus damaging walls ?

[toofast]

So I was about to pull the plug on this, but then I read some reviews on Amazon that the "black" housing causes black rubber marks on the walls when it bumps into them.

Has anyone who has one (or experience using them) had this problem ?

I have a fiberglass pool, and I know that the walls can scuff and if this MIGHT be a issue I need to avoid this cleaner.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Patrick_B]

Can't say, I have the M5. No black tracks or bumpers on it anywhere.

 

[toofast]

Can't say, I have the M5. No black tracks or bumpers on it anywhere.

yeah....I know....that is why I am second guessing

 

[toofast]

Hopefully someone will have some experience with this model....I think plenty on this forum own one.

 

[toofast]

Well I ended up buying one - and I purchased from Amazon. I know I might have a warranty issue, but at least I know I can return trouble free in the first 30 days if I get these black marks on my walls.

 

[matso]

I bought a Nautilus about one month ago. No issues with my vinyl liner. I absolutely love it, and wish I bought it sooner.

 

[toofast]

Awesome thanks for the reply looking forward to getting it in a few days

 

[Divin Dave]

I have a Nautilus. No problems with black marks on my in ground liner or my white steps which it regularly tries to climp up. Its a great cleaner too.

I purchased from Amazon, but when it arrived I learned that it was actually shipped from and supplied by Epic Pool Supply.
Even though purchased online, I have full 100 percent warranty through Epic.

Good luck with your Nautilus, I hope it works out for you.
couple of pics of how it goes around the pool for you.

 

[toofast]

Just to close this loop...ran my new Nautilus and no black marks on the walls....but he does not climb my FG walls (addressing in a new thread)

 

[Divin Dave]

I saw your other thread.
you might want to give the cleaner a couple days to get accustomed to your pool and for the scrubbers to break in.

If you'rs was like mine, teh scrubbers were a bit flat and bumpy from teh weight of the cleaner sitting on it.. A couple days in the water and the scrubbers reshaped themselves and the cleaner just started doing a better job all around.

Anyways, I hope you get your problem with it sorted out.

Good Luck!

 

[cheshirenc]

saw your other thread and replied. I have fiberglass and have not had black marks.

 

[toofast]

Yep, so far to good on mine, no black marks....have used it about 4 - 5 times.