Robot suggestions

[rstephenson]

Have a 10x16 ish tiled pool. Steps on one side and a bench on the other.
Need suggestions on a pool robot. Stand alone power (plug in electric) not hooked up to blower or suction.

 

[cowboycasey]

Most are going with the S200 or equivalent as the more expensive ones do not add much except cost more.. I am looking at the S300 just for the extra 10 feet of power cord on the caddy that it comes with..

Awesome all tile pool, getting ready to build mine...

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[Sboyse]

Have a 10x16 ish tiled pool. Steps on one side and a bench on the other.
Need suggestions on a pool robot. Stand alone power (plug in electric) not hooked up to blower or suction.

I just purchased the polaris epic 8640. Reasons I chose it over one of the maytronics are....
-It's a little smaller so it gets on my benches and steps a little better.
-it's a track design which move independent from each other so it turns and maneuvers better.
-The intake/suction inlet is near the front brushes so I felt it would pull stuff from the floor/wall transition better.
-There are 5 different polaris dealers in my area so if I have issues I can get it repaired locally.
-caught the polaris days sale so it was about the same price as the s200
-has a lift function on the control pad so ypu don't have to pull the cord to remove it from the pool.

 

[rstephenson]

Most are going with the S200 or equivalent as the more expensive ones do not add much except cost more.. I am looking at the S300 just for the extra 10 feet of power cord on the caddy that it comes with..

Awesome all tile pool, getting ready to build mine...

https://marinapoolspaandpatio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Robotic-Cleaner-Comparison-Sheet-2021.pdf

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Thanks ! My pool was a DIY project taken on by myself. Everyone seemed excited about helping until i actually started the project. (Guess how many will get an invitation to come cool off when it's hot)

 

[Oly]

Nice pool, impressive diy project.
The six steps and your sitting ledge will require brushing. A bot will climb them but not clean them efficiently every run.

 

[cowboycasey]

DIY all tile is the way to go.. You can work on it as long or short as you want..

What supplies did you use? I am in freeze thaw territory up here, we can get temps that will freeze so I am going to use the spensive stuff..

 

[rstephenson]

Nice pool, impressive diy project.
The six steps and your sitting ledge will require brushing. A bot will climb them but not clean them efficiently every run.

Thanks. Really just expecting the robot to "help" with cleaning.
The rest is the wife's job. I told her i'd build it but she's got to clean it. lol

 

[rstephenson]

DIY all tile is the way to go.. You can work on it as long or short as you want..

What supplies did you use? I am in freeze thaw territory up here, we can get temps that will freeze so I am going to use the spensive stuff..

we do not really have freezing issues down here but i went with the (spensive) pool specific products because i REALLY don't want to have to re do anything.
The concrete coating was from BaseCrete and the thinset for the tile is Litokol K100 Hyperflex

 

[cowboycasey]

This is what I am using as of right now It may change

AQURON CPSP for waterproofing the shell

Mud bed: 3:1 Site Mix (by volume) – 3 parts ASTM C-144 sand to 1 part ASTM C-150 portland cement mixed with water or an acrylic/latex Anti-hydro***
cement-mortar additive.

MiraFlex Membrane C for the waterproof layer

Miracote BC Pro for the bond coat

Mapei granirapid-system for the mortar thinset... at 76 dollars per 50 pounds

I hope that is all