So tried out the new Dolphin E10 today with Ultra-Fine Filter Basket. It did a fantastic job and I was surprised at the amount of waste that was in the basket. Time will tell, but initially satisfied with this purchase.
Tried Dolphin E10
- Thread starter slimb2061
- Start date
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,212
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
It’s a fantastic robot for an AGP. I’m glad you are happy with it.
Just curious I bought an Active 10 which is same family. Can I just buy the ultra fine filters and swap? Or do I need a complete basket? Two filters come right out but I was afraid to push the two side filters too hard.
also when it reverses and hits the wall the tracks spin against the wall for maybe 3-5 seconds. Is that normal and damaging to the vinyl?
It works well once or twice don’t ask how but it climbed the wall to the rail and then fell backwards. It only happened twice and it was when I first put it in, I guess the switch did not cut power when it went vertical. That sucker pushed right up the wall would not believe if I did not see it.
also when it reverses and hits the wall the tracks spin against the wall for maybe 3-5 seconds. Is that normal and damaging to the vinyl?
It works well once or twice don’t ask how but it climbed the wall to the rail and then fell backwards. It only happened twice and it was when I first put it in, I guess the switch did not cut power when it went vertical. That sucker pushed right up the wall would not believe if I did not see it.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,212
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Yes you just need the fine filters and swap them. The two sides ones are noticeably harder to pop out on mine as well. Just push where the two finger pads are while holding the frame.
Filters do come out and you can swap just the filters, rather than the entire basket. I have not seen mine backspin against the wall, but I have seen it climb the wall almost to the rail.
What's the difference between the dolphin E10 and dolphin escape. I trying to decide between the two. I have an above ground 22 feet circular pool. Any suggestions/information? Thanks
I can't provide any information regarding the Escape, so I will have to differ to other fellow TFP members for that information.
Oh, my kids gave the Dolphin E10 the name of Flipper, and were not happy when I called it Flip for short.
I cannot see how the side panels come out, it appears they are part of the frame on the active 10. I pushed firmly and they don’t budge. Do I need a whole basket? The front and back panels come out.
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- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,212
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I’m going to retract my answer on the side filters. That is different. May need to buy a new basket with filters unless they actually come out. But I agree they look integral.
borjis
LifeTime Supporter
I have an e10 with the fine filter. It looks exactly like your non fine filter. Sides are not removable unless you unscrew them. But I think for your model, the fine filter is a whole basket assembly like you have, just with paper filters instead. An entirely separate basket, if you will.
Other models have snap in add in fine filters but not for this model.
Other models have snap in add in fine filters but not for this model.
+1 for the fine filter. It's fantastic.
Where I'm located the basket with fine filters was similar in price to the standalone filter kit. I don't think I'll ever go back to the standard filters.
Where I'm located the basket with fine filters was similar in price to the standalone filter kit. I don't think I'll ever go back to the standard filters.
As boris stated above, the sides are screwed in. I just bought an additional basket with the Ultra Fine Filter and retained the original as a spare filter and basket.
Does it drop right in? I seen some that said you have to snap a piece out of the bottom of the cleaner and another comes with a guard? Prefer if I get one to drop in.
also when going reverse and it hits the wall is 3 seconds average tome for treads to spin? Is this damaging to the liner?
also when going reverse and it hits the wall is 3 seconds average tome for treads to spin? Is this damaging to the liner?
The Ultra Fine Filter and Basket just dropped right in on my E10. I have not really noticed, timed or thought about the timing of tracks spinning. When I drop it in the pool tomorrow, I will try to pay attention to timing and amount of spinning.
Thanks I will order the ultra fine tomorrow. I had a rover for 8 or 9 and it died. I was just concerned when the tracks spin against the liners when going reverse. Forward is fine as it goes vertical and comes down. I have agp oval with steel sides but there is really no coving. So when the smaller wheels hit it stops trying after a few seconds.
borjis
LifeTime Supporter
On my e10 the standard basket is different. When you put in the fine basket you have to remove a plastic surround mount on the bottom first. Pops out easy. Mine could be an older revision though.
I got my ultra fine basket yesterday. I must have a newer model Active 10. The basket was an exact fit with no removal of parts required, even though the instructions showed it. My Active 10 already had a plastic grid/motor guard in place, so I did not install the one in the box.
so after the first cleaning, I will say success, my pool is relatively clean fortunately, though I get dust on the bottom that the mesh filter would circulate and I think it is too fine for the sand filter. This morning it was gone, the ultra fine did its job. When I cleaned the filter it was noticeable.
The robot still climbs the wall the first cycle, must be either air in it or the switch to tell it when it is going vertical is not set.
For the price of these I think there would be a lot of happier people if they included the filters, but then again I could see the ultra fine filter clogging if someone had a lot of leaves and causing issues to the bot.
Thanks
so after the first cleaning, I will say success, my pool is relatively clean fortunately, though I get dust on the bottom that the mesh filter would circulate and I think it is too fine for the sand filter. This morning it was gone, the ultra fine did its job. When I cleaned the filter it was noticeable.
The robot still climbs the wall the first cycle, must be either air in it or the switch to tell it when it is going vertical is not set.
For the price of these I think there would be a lot of happier people if they included the filters, but then again I could see the ultra fine filter clogging if someone had a lot of leaves and causing issues to the bot.
Thanks
borjis
LifeTime Supporter
I've noticed after 3 years the fine basket, when it gets dirty moves a lot less water and at that point sometimes doesn't draw in debris effectively. Probably time to soak them in trisodium phosphate.
