I'm very new to this. Originally I really didn't want to spend $2500 cdn on a cleaner knowing that it'll last maybe 5-7 years only. First I tried the Nautilus CC plus, but I found that it moved too fast and was kicking up a lot of debris and making my pool cloudy after its run its course. I only used the fine filter that it came with. I didn't try the ultra fine, so I'm not sure that'll make a big difference.
Next I tried the S400 (rental from the store) even though it's $2k for me. But I find that the direction it takes in the pool makes no sense and it consistently left spots uncleaned that the Nautilus CC Plus did not. Is this due perhaps this unit being a rental? It did a better job with picking up fine debris and it moved slow enough not to kick up too much stuff. It also didn't terrible on the stairs, actually didn't attempt it at all, which I suppose is expected of most of these robotic vacuums. I thought the Nautilus CC Plus did a better job and going everywhere.
I am not sure what else I can try. Is the M600 or E70 much smarter in the path they take? Really reluctant to spend the amount of money these two machines costs tho. Maybe stick to S400 and simply use manual mode for those spots missed.
I considered some Polaris but I keep reading bad things and most people recommend the Dolphin line.
Any recommendations? I have a 16x40 ft concrete pool with some stairs.
How do you guys clean the stairs if the robots won't do it? Manual, non-robotic vacuums?
Next I tried the S400 (rental from the store) even though it's $2k for me. But I find that the direction it takes in the pool makes no sense and it consistently left spots uncleaned that the Nautilus CC Plus did not. Is this due perhaps this unit being a rental? It did a better job with picking up fine debris and it moved slow enough not to kick up too much stuff. It also didn't terrible on the stairs, actually didn't attempt it at all, which I suppose is expected of most of these robotic vacuums. I thought the Nautilus CC Plus did a better job and going everywhere.
I am not sure what else I can try. Is the M600 or E70 much smarter in the path they take? Really reluctant to spend the amount of money these two machines costs tho. Maybe stick to S400 and simply use manual mode for those spots missed.
I considered some Polaris but I keep reading bad things and most people recommend the Dolphin line.
Any recommendations? I have a 16x40 ft concrete pool with some stairs.
How do you guys clean the stairs if the robots won't do it? Manual, non-robotic vacuums?
