LoneWolfArcher
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I have no algae. The algae is DEAD. The ultra fine powder that settles to the bottom after an opening slam.Lone,
Robots are not really the right tool to eliminate algae..
Thanks,
Jim R.
I have no algae. The algae is DEAD. The ultra fine powder that settles to the bottom after an opening slam.Lone,
Robots are not really the right tool to eliminate algae..
Thanks,
Jim R.
Well it's still not the right tool from a practical point of view. When you would use the vac hose and carefully send it to the filter it is what I call "once and done" but now it'll land somewhere else and what good is that.
I would force all return through the main drain and slowly sweep it in that direction. Would take me 10 times to get it all since it turns to fairy dust and vanishes but eventually worked for meAgreed, though I am interested to see if the combination of running the bot, and running the filter will over the course of the next few days do the same thing. I like to experiment!
Worse comes to worse I bust out the hose and vacuum by hand like I've done the last 2 1/2 seasons.
After redoing my plumbing this this weekend, v that's possible! My skimmer valve had deteriorated in the UV over the years and there was no way to close it, but I replaced it on Saturday. If the bot filter tag team is unsuccessful I will give that a shot.I would force all return through the main drain and slowly sweep it in that direction. Would take me 10 times to get it all since it turns to fairy dust and vanishes but eventually worked for me
You won't regret it. Suction sides are usually OK for leaves and bigger stuff but a Robot have fine filters and will capture the fine dirt along with the bigger stuff.Thanks for all the help every one!
Well I made some progress this week. I officially fired my pool boy. I also went ahead and ordered the $164 TF-100 Pro test kit.
Regarding the vacuum, I went and priced out the three options.
Manual: $125-$200 for hose, cap, vacuum
Suction side: $400
Robot: $700
figured for the price of the manual hoses and vacuum it isn’t worth it. So low and behold I have a call into Marina to talk to them about robot options! The price of the other two are just outlandish vs the technology you can get in a robot.
Brushing the pool is cathartic but it does take some time out of my day.
My Dolphin, with the fine filters installed, was picking up a considerable amount of DE before I installed new filter grids last weekend. I just love pushing the button, walking away, and then coming back to a swept pool. If there is still debris in the pool, I hit the button again.You won't regret it. Suction sides are usually OK for leaves and bigger stuff but a Robot have fine filters and will capture the fine dirt along with the bigger stuff.
I have a Pentair SE and love it. I have mine in automation mode and runs every other night between 5 and 7am.
I would ask them about it, it looks similar but make sure it climbs the walls and scrums the tile lineLooks like Marina Pool is really low on inventory. No Warrior SE / S200 / A20, A30, etc.
But they do have the Explorer E30. Any feedback on the E30 and if it is pretty much the same robot as the ones mentioned above?
Yep, said its the same as the SE / S200. Will hopefully be purchasing it soon! Thanks guysI would ask them about it, it looks similar but make sure it climbs the walls and scrums the tile line