Pool Robot Cleaner Recommendations for my size pool help needed

[David Link]

I have a 18' AGP in which I only have a manual vacuum that hooks to the skimmer box via a adaptor and a Dirt Devil D2500 Automatic Above Ground Pool Cleaner both which came with the pool at purchase. I am looking to purchase a automatic (I guess called a robot) to clean my pool. I really don't wan to drop hundreds of dollars on one but am open to suggestions, are there option that are good that don't cost a arm and leg? Also do the robots not require any hoses like the manual vacuums, and do they have their own filter or basket to collect debris in the pool. Any suggestions on a cleaner would be greatly appreciated. I see that there is a Pool Rover Junior, is this a good option, and if so what is a fair price and place to purchase them. I also see Aquabot Pool Rover S2-40I are these a good option or better than the Rover JR

 

[David Link]

Anyone with some input?

 

[David Link]

I see Poolpartz has certified Dolphin Active 10, Dolphin E10 and Dolphin S50 all for 399.99 with a $20 off coupon. Which one of these is a better unit for my 18' pool.

 

[3musketeers]

I have not tried all these but they are supposed to be good for AGPs and not sure on price but you could look around for a refurbished one.

S10, Active 10, T15, E10. Escape.

 

[justinc]

I see Poolpartz has certified Dolphin Active 10, Dolphin E10 and Dolphin S50 all for 399.99 with a $20 off coupon. Which one of these is a better unit for my 18' pool.

These are all identical except for different outside casings and names. The actual robots are identical (the ones you listed).

 

[David Link]

I ordered a E10 from poolpartz for 379.00

 

[justinc]

I ordered a E10 from poolpartz for 379.00

Now, you should order the ultra fine filter basket. You will thank me later. Worth every penny.

Amazon.com : DOLPHIN Parts- Ultra Fine Filtration Basket, Maytronics Part Number: 9991460-R1 : Gateway

Amazon.com : DOLPHIN Parts- Ultra Fine Filtration Basket, Maytronics Part Number: 9991460-R1 : Gateway

www.amazon.com

 

[CR172]

I just ordered an E10 from Poolpartz also along with the ultra fine filter basket. I miss not being able to have the skimmer running at the same time as the vacuum as I had a dedicated vacuum port on the old Intex pool.

 

[CR172]

Well, the Dolphin E10 quit working yesterday. So I got this mid May and here it is first of August. 2 1/2 months...... Doesn't seem like such a good deal now. Does anyone know if it's easy to tell if it's the controller or the robot itself? Guess I need to contact the seller.