So I am guessing nobody is using inexpensive suction side cleaners anymore judging by the lack of responses to my earlier inquiry as to the proficiency of the new style Kreepy. Which robot do you guy's prefer.
Robot suggestions ?
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I have a Dolphin Triton and I love it. My only regret is not getting the version with Bluetooth control. I have a suction port that I use for spot cleaning with a cheap hose and vacuum head.
Thanks for the suggestions I am still on the fence, I can afford a robot but was quite content with my old Kreepy, so still may just get the new version unless for some reason I just cannot do without the thousand dollar cleaner.
- Nov 12, 2017
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Sorry, guess I didn't see your other thread? I have a Rebel, never had a Kreepy. My Rebel (a suction-side vac) works just fine. I don't like the hose in the pool, but I'd like the cord on the deck even less. It's designed to stay in the pool (not necessarily true of robots). So I don't think about pool cleaning for at least 8 months out of the year. I don't have to do a single thing about it. I don't have to manage it, or put it in or take it out, or clean it's bag daily/weekly (it doesn't have one). I sometimes take it out while others swim. Never for just myself. It's very light when I do take it out. It works for me and my pool because I don't care about the extra electricity it uses (over a robot) because I have PV solar, and my yard and pool are relatively clean, so I don't have to clean my cartridge filter any more often than I would otherwise (once a year).
If I ever did get a robot, it would be because some of them can brush the pool surface, even the tile. That is clearly a major advantage. Suction side vacs can't do that... I have it in my head that robots clean better, but they wouldn't in my pool, not noticeably better, anyway.
If I ever did get a robot, it would be because some of them can brush the pool surface, even the tile. That is clearly a major advantage. Suction side vacs can't do that... I have it in my head that robots clean better, but they wouldn't in my pool, not noticeably better, anyway.
I am robot shopping at the moment - here are my thoughts FWIW
I think if you are happy with what you had then most of the robot advantages may not apply to you.
FWIW I'm getting a robot because:
- suction side devices struggle with my pool corners
- lots of leaves and "gum nuts" mean blockages that require constant attention
- filtration is finer (some robots)
- theoretically less backwashing
The brushing doesn't sound like a big advantage to you if your old set-up served you well
The big downsides are the costs and short life. You hear of some of these things lasting ages, but more often you hear of problems within 3 years. Repairs are expensive and you are less likely to be able to self-serve.
Electricity saving is only really relevant if you run your pump just to power the KK. But I suspect your pump is running a certain number of hours a day based on your circulation/filtering needs and not goind 24hrs just to keep the cleaner running. So personally I don't think the electricity is such a big factor.
Cheers
I think if you are happy with what you had then most of the robot advantages may not apply to you.
FWIW I'm getting a robot because:
- suction side devices struggle with my pool corners
- lots of leaves and "gum nuts" mean blockages that require constant attention
- filtration is finer (some robots)
- theoretically less backwashing
The brushing doesn't sound like a big advantage to you if your old set-up served you well
The big downsides are the costs and short life. You hear of some of these things lasting ages, but more often you hear of problems within 3 years. Repairs are expensive and you are less likely to be able to self-serve.
Electricity saving is only really relevant if you run your pump just to power the KK. But I suspect your pump is running a certain number of hours a day based on your circulation/filtering needs and not goind 24hrs just to keep the cleaner running. So personally I don't think the electricity is such a big factor.
Cheers
Thanks for the input I still have not made up my mind on a robot. Ido like the way they scrub although since using the TFP method I don't seem to need scrubbing as much so that is not my main concern.Filtering is not a real concern for me as I have a D.E. filter system already that is probably just as good or better than robot filters. And longevity does not seem to be very good from my research, I think that would probably be my deciding factor. I will have to check out the Rebel, somehow I have never heard of those. thanks again, still leaning toward suction side cleaning.
