DIY Pool Caddy

[truthinadv]

Just bought a new Active 20 from Marina Pool and Spa and decided to build my own caddy versus paying $150+








My analysis...

1) Don't need wheels and the $150 Dolphin's caddy's wheels are not that robust anyways
2) Don't want to leave power supply outside based on how many posts I've read about them going bad from heat/sun (but you could build something for this if desired)
3) Want to store the robot in the standard upright position so need solution that protects tracks and rollers from being compressed
4) Want to hang my cord neatly above robot
5) Will use 18" weber kettle grill cover for under $20 on Amazon on post Labor Day sale for added protection
6) Location - I have a dedicated spot for the cleaner under my covered patio - but this stand could go anywhere

I followed the idea of the Dolphin Caddy that uses 4 posts to raise / support the robot so the rollers and tracks dont touch the ground

Made with 3/4 PVC
* Used sponge that I placed (compressed) into PVC opening to cushion 4 support posts (may upgrade if needed to rubber cap)
* The lower back side support is designed as a guide for placing in the robot...when you back up against it, the robot is properly aligned.

Cost about $25 plus cover

Time about 60 minutes

 

[Jimrahbe]

T,

Very nice...

Jim R.

 

[truthinadv]

Thanks Jim

 

[truthinadv]

You can see from this angle how the 4 elevated T-Bar fittings elevate the robot so the tracks and rollers are floating in air.

 

[bbcewalters]

This is great thanks!

 

[kingadriann]

Just bought a new Active 20 from Marina Pool and Spa and decided to build my own caddy versus paying $150+


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My analysis...

1) Don't need wheels and the $150 Dolphin's caddy's wheels are not that robust anyways
2) Don't want to leave power supply outside based on how many posts I've read about them going bad from heat/sun (but you could build something for this if desired)
3) Want to store the robot in the standard upright position so need solution that protects tracks and rollers from being compressed
4) Want to hang my cord neatly above robot
5) Will use 18" weber kettle grill cover for under $20 on Amazon on post Labor Day sale for added protection
6) Location - I have a dedicated spot for the cleaner under my covered patio - but this stand could go anywhere

I followed the idea of the Dolphin Caddy that uses 4 posts to raise / support the robot so the rollers and tracks dont touch the ground

Made with 3/4 PVC
* Used sponge that I placed (compressed) into PVC opening to cushion 4 support posts (may upgrade if needed to rubber cap)
* The lower back side support is designed as a guide for placing in the robot...when you back up against it, the robot is properly aligned.

Cost about $25 plus cover

Time about 60 minutes

I just bought a new Dolphin robot too and was trying to figure out if I want to spend $150 on a caddy, your post came in just in time! Thank you, and I will do this as well

 

[Coheed]

Thanks for the post. Just needed a base to put in the bottom of my pool box. Used some rubber pads on top of the T where it’ll rest.

 

[Mdragger88]

Thanks for the post. Just needed a base to put in the bottom of my pool box. Used some rubber pads on top of the T where it’ll rest.

Looks like we have the same “coffin”
I just put Robert on his side when he sleeps in there because I have so much junk in my box. May have to do some purging & fit him a decent bed!

 

[sinister2c]

Thanks for the great idea. I created on using the same setup.
For the footings, I went to Ace Hardware and got their house brand 7/8” chair leg rubber caps. Fits the 3/4 PVC T perfectly.

 

[Dirk]

Great job @truthinadv. And thanks for sharing and inspiring others. Love the other caddies, too! I've built all kinds of things out of PVC over the years. It's one of my favorite materials. And sometimes I even use it for plumbing! Who knew all that training with my Tinkertoys would come in handy someday!

 

[shoedude1971]

Where do you get the wheels from?