Intex robot issues, stuck, tubing gets coiled up etc?
I'm on the verge of going with a robot for the intex ultra 18x52 pool. (See my sig for the parts i currently have plus my build link)..
Basically as of now i've pvc'd it, such that i have a Tee on the return side that i could use to power an intex robot (since it uses the return side).
I also have a spare outlet, i could attach a robot like Wanda the whale that uses the suction/outlet port.
I'd like this to be as autonomous as possible, only removing the robot when kids are in the pool/in use etc.. only having to empty a filter once a week or so (i assume both the intex one and wanda one would utilize a seperate basket, rather than tying up my hayward basket in the side skimmer ideally?) (I think wanda might need another $37 basket purchase making it closer to $199 for everything vs $50 for the intex?)
Ive come to realize my 2100gph sand pump system wont cut it to have both the hayward skimmer and a robot going at the same time, let alone both these plus another suction port.
I will upgrade to the best choice 4500gph $239 system very soon.
I'm trying to keep the budget at $130 or less for this option.
I've heard of many people using the intex robot with great success as well as the wanda..
Any pro's / cons to each?
Thanks in advance
I'm on the verge of going with a robot for the intex ultra 18x52 pool. (See my sig for the parts i currently have plus my build link)..
Basically as of now i've pvc'd it, such that i have a Tee on the return side that i could use to power an intex robot (since it uses the return side).
I also have a spare outlet, i could attach a robot like Wanda the whale that uses the suction/outlet port.
I'd like this to be as autonomous as possible, only removing the robot when kids are in the pool/in use etc.. only having to empty a filter once a week or so (i assume both the intex one and wanda one would utilize a seperate basket, rather than tying up my hayward basket in the side skimmer ideally?) (I think wanda might need another $37 basket purchase making it closer to $199 for everything vs $50 for the intex?)
Ive come to realize my 2100gph sand pump system wont cut it to have both the hayward skimmer and a robot going at the same time, let alone both these plus another suction port.
I will upgrade to the best choice 4500gph $239 system very soon.
I'm trying to keep the budget at $130 or less for this option.
I've heard of many people using the intex robot with great success as well as the wanda..
Any pro's / cons to each?
Thanks in advance