New to the pool ownership. There seems to be a lot of fine sand/dirt being collected the at the bottom but am not sure how to best handle it. I was initially thinking of getting a Nautilus CC Plus to clean it up but am not sure if it can handle it. Attaching pics for reference. Appreciate your guidance, thank you.
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I posted previously about dirt in my pool that was so fine it could not be brushed towards my drain. I researched the available robots and found that the higher end models have what are called "Ultra-Fine" filters or "Nano" filter, usually with a screen-size of 50-microns. I purchased a Maytronics robot with these filters and the dirt was gone after the robots first cycle.
I think the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus comes with "Fine Filters" which are coarser than the Ultra-Fine and may not capture your fine dirt/sand. However, the Ultra-Fine filters are available for this model for $70. In the search for your robot, I would suggest you make the Ultra-Fine Filter a primary requirement.
I think the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus comes with "Fine Filters" which are coarser than the Ultra-Fine and may not capture your fine dirt/sand. However, the Ultra-Fine filters are available for this model for $70. In the search for your robot, I would suggest you make the Ultra-Fine Filter a primary requirement.
I think you first need to establish what and if that's dirt and not algae. You'd need one of the recommended test kits
Test Kits Compared along with some of the reading material below
Pool Care Basics
FC/CYA Levels
Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
PoolMath
SLAM Process
Test Kits Compared along with some of the reading material below
Pool Care Basics
FC/CYA Levels
Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
PoolMath
SLAM Process
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I use a Dolphin Proteus DX4 with fine filters (not ultra fine) and it does ok with my desert sand. I'm sure the Ultra-Fine would be better but they need to be replaced eventually so better save for stubborn sand!
What I do wish I would have gotten is the next model (DX5?) where you can control the robot with the App. Sometimes it skips certain areas and it would be very easy (and fun) to just move the joystick to clean it up. I also wish I could schedule it longer than the 1 week of my model. If I leave for a few weeks, I would be great to schedule cleaning once a week for the month... Just things to look into! Oh and def get the larger baskets...
What I do wish I would have gotten is the next model (DX5?) where you can control the robot with the App. Sometimes it skips certain areas and it would be very easy (and fun) to just move the joystick to clean it up. I also wish I could schedule it longer than the 1 week of my model. If I leave for a few weeks, I would be great to schedule cleaning once a week for the month... Just things to look into! Oh and def get the larger baskets...