Trying to find the right robot

[dotbombjoe]

So, I have a relatively small pool but it has a lot of bench...basically, bench or stairs on 3 of the 4 sides of the rectangular pool. Does anyone have a pool with lots of bench or stairs and a great experience with their robot?

I'm wondering if this could be a reason for one of the robots that let's you drive it? I'd hate to drop the kind of money these robots cost only to find out I have to clean the benches and stairs myself.

 

[Oly]

I have no benches but do have a rounded 1950s wedding cake type, 4 steps in a corner and while the bot will make the climb it is best when I brush the steps prior.

 

[dschlic1]

I have found that the wheeled type robots (Polaris) did not climb on top of my under water bench. Tracked type (Maytronics) did.

 

[dotbombjoe]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated...I'll focus in on track-based models.

 

[wireform]

Tracked models are better at benches and steps but that's not to say it'll do it in every situation. I find it best to brush steps and benches and leave the rest to the robot.

 

[Jimmie48]

My warrior SE gets on the one bench I have and scrubs on it....not sure if that helps but he seems to clean it fine. I dont see him on my stairs much though...