Robotic cleaners

[Craigschneider15]

Anyone have any recommendations on a robotic cleaner ? Are they worth it ?

thanks!

 

[Brazillianguy]

I have the Dolphin Triton PS. I think it's great if you can afford it, kinda pricey. It' s worth it mainly 'cause it climbs the walls ad scrubs them. My only recommendation (which I didn't do and learned my lesson). is to get the version that has a swivel on the cable. I didn't get it and its a PAIN in the butt. after 1 or 2 times cleaning the cable attached to the robot gets all wound up and it doesn't go far until you take it out and unwind it. which is a pain.

 

[BenB]

Pentair Warrior SE. Add a smart plug to schedule cycles and jobs done. End of thread

Oh, and buy from Marina Pool & Spa. Free shipping, no tax, best prices out there.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Craig,

I love robot cleaners...

That said, they only tend to last 5 to 7 years.. so you need to factor that into your decision.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Wolfepack88]

Used my Dolphin 400 today for the first time and it did a very good job. As a new owner of a pool, it was cool to watch it do its thing. I told my wife it climbs walls, she thought I was kidding her and she was stunned when it climbed the wall. Pretty cool tech era we live in!

 

[setsailsoon]

Craig,

I started with a suction cleaner that did "OK" but not great. So after years of threads and watching most of our experts switch I took the plunge. I went with the Pentair Warrior SE but would have gone with any of the similar brands if there was a better deal at Marina Spa. I was amazed at how much better the robot was. The price is worth every penny in my opinion and 5-7 year life doesn't bother me either. Pool was always pristine even next day after yard crew or when I loaded a lot of sand in the pool after dive trips. Best way to clean dive gear is in the shallow end!

My next pool will start with salt and a robot! Make sure you get one with automation mode so you can power it with a smart plug.

I hope this helps.

Chris

 

[reggiehammond]

Craig,

I started with a suction cleaner that did "OK" but not great. So after years of threads and watching most of our experts switch I took the plunge. I went with the Pentair Warrior SE but would have gone with any of the similar brands if there was a better deal at Marina Spa. I was amazed at how much better the robot was. The price is worth every penny in my opinion and 5-7 year life doesn't bother me either. Pool was always pristine even next day after yard crew or when I loaded a lot of sand in the pool after dive trips. Best way to clean dive gear is in the shallow end!

My next pool will start with salt and a robot! Make sure you get one with automation mode so you can power it with a smart plug.

I hope this helps.

Chris

My first run with the Warrior SI was in my very clear TFP pool. I couldn’t believe the amount of sand and silt it pulled out in one run off the bottom of the pool!