my zodiac cleaner sucks, literally. It’s time to replace it with a robotic cleaner. There are so many options. Can you guys help me find a robot? Something smart enough that maps the pool as it goes, if there is such a thing. Money isn’t a problem.
Switching from zodiac cleaner to a Robot
- Thread starter CEPE7A
- Start date
- Jun 1, 2018
- 14,023
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
It isn’t a thing. None of them really do mapping.
For corded robots the dolphin S200/active 20 series & it’s cousins should do the job.
For an average sized plaster pool,
Attributes to look for:
2 brushes (1 active),
Floors,walls, waterline,
Long cable,
Weekly timer & possibly automation mode
(If this is important to you)
Everything beyond that is a more expensive bell or whistle that likely won’t be used. Unless it’s a caddy & cover add on (if you need that).
For cordless Aiper has some cheap & some fancy options depending upon what you need/want.
The cordless dolphin liberty hasn’t been released for sale yet.
The dolphin robots usually have a lifespan of around 5 yrs depending upon use before problems arise whether it’s fancy & expensive or basic.
The aipers are the new kid on the block so longevity is yet to be determined.
For corded robots the dolphin S200/active 20 series & it’s cousins should do the job.
For an average sized plaster pool,
Attributes to look for:
2 brushes (1 active),
Floors,walls, waterline,
Long cable,
Weekly timer & possibly automation mode
(If this is important to you)
Everything beyond that is a more expensive bell or whistle that likely won’t be used. Unless it’s a caddy & cover add on (if you need that).
For cordless Aiper has some cheap & some fancy options depending upon what you need/want.
The cordless dolphin liberty hasn’t been released for sale yet.
The dolphin robots usually have a lifespan of around 5 yrs depending upon use before problems arise whether it’s fancy & expensive or basic.
The aipers are the new kid on the block so longevity is yet to be determined.
Are the Polaris robots reliable and good? I see dolphins recommended a lot on this forum and not much information on Polaris. Any robots using brushless motors?
- Jun 7, 2017
- 9,277
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
You absolutely get what you pay for (not just for pool vacuums). My $800 Dolphin from Amazon is an example.. It's been in the shop more than its been in the water. I'm replacing it this year with one from a pool store.
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Mdragger is spot on! The marketing will tell you how smart their robots are. They are dumb as a stick. They still are the very best at what they do (cleaning pools) but don't buy in to that "mapping" idea.