Pressure to suction (robotic)

[sandyb]

Greetings…
I currently have a Polaris 380 (pressure side) that is probably 6 years old, and I have rebuilt once.
This setup is at a property that I visit every 10 - 12 days. (Heavy dust load, near a gravel road.
I am considering pulling the trigger on a Dolphin Nautilus CC or possibly a Plus.
My concern is the length of time between visits ( oh yeah…it is an inground pool of medium to small size ( unsure of gallons )
Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
I am with SCE (SO Cal Edison) and running to 2 pumps is killing me up to $110.00 per month and the property is unoccupied.
Thanks!
Sandy

 

[ajw22]

Robot cleaners do not like staying permanently submerged the way you can leave a Polaris in the pool.

Figure a robot cleaner will last 3 to 4 years in a pool 24/7.

What is your runtime schedule for the 380?

What model booster pump do you have?

 

[sandyb]

Robot cleaners do not like staying permanently submerged the way you can leave a Polaris in the pool.

Figure a robot cleaner will last 3 to 4 years in a pool 24/7.

What is your runtime schedule for the 380?

What model booster pump do you have?

Thanks for your response ajw22
I run it 2 - 3 hours nightly until the air temp drops (winter) and then once a week as needed, and it does quite well.
The booster pump is a Polaris PB 4-60

 

[ajw22]

Have you tried running the 380 every other day or every third day when you are not at the house?

@1poolman1 said the Polaris PB4SQ and Pentair Boost Rite both use about 45% less energy than a standard booster. Tested with a true watt meter on several occasions to show customers.

Either or both of those can reduce your cleaner run costs.

 

[sandyb]

Robot cleaners do not like staying permanently submerged the way you can leave a Polaris in the pool.

Figure a robot cleaner will last 3 to 4 years in a pool 24/7.

What is your runtime schedule for the 380?

What model booster pump do you have?

Thanks for your response ajw22
I run it 2 - 3 hours nightly until the air temp drops (winter) and then once a week as needed, and it does quite well.
The booster pump is a Polaris PB 4-60

 

[ajw22]

Have you tried running the 380 every other day or every third day when you are not at the house?


@1poolman1 said the Polaris PB4SQ and Pentair Boost Rite both use about 45% less energy than a standard booster. Tested with a true watt meter on several occasions to show customers.


Either or both of those can reduce your cleaner run costs.