What's your favorite pool gadget?

[Rocket J Squirrel]

If you have an ABG or can still stoop down like some young brat, open the bottle then plunge it down with the open end down.

What is ABG?

 

[Wobblerlorri]

ABove Ground pool. I didn't know what it was until I came here.?

 

[wjr75]

Auto cover and my polaris 280. I havn't vacuumed my pool in 9 years..trouble free for sure.

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

ABove Ground pool. I didn't know what it was until I came here.?

Oh, I see. You meant Above Ground Pool. AGP.

 

[Lizzard6975]

Dolphin and speedster

 

[Wobblerlorri]

Oh, I see. You meant Above Ground Pool. AGP.

Herpity derp. I don't know what came over me. I even have the correct abbreviation in my signature, for goodness sake!

 

[Arizonarob]

Actually a bit better to put your thumb over the open end first and then dunk it down to the 18-20 inch depth.

Gene, I actually do it that way, I was just giving a general overview of how lazy I am.

 

[proavia]

Gene, I actually do it that way, I was just giving a general overview of how lazy I am.

I don't think the later part of that statement was EVER in question Rob.
Just clarifying for those who may come across this thread and and think "wow, great idea, I need to do that".

 

[HeyEng]

If you have an ABG or can still stoop down like some young brat, open the bottle then plunge it down with the open end down. Air pressure will keep the water out.

Now turn the bottle up and let it fill with that tasty 18" deep water.

? I am *just* in my mid 40's and I already loathe bending down to do *anything* and it kinda makes me sad. It wasn't too long ago when I would walk by and pick up anything without a thought, now when there is something on the ground, I do a full risk/benefit analysis before expending the energy to pick it up.

Also, after seeing a couple of the TFP Youtube videos on testing water and seeing the "swirling" part...the Speedstir is *almost* as great as the robot. I think I might buy a second one just in case the first one dies!

 

[Arizonarob]

I do a full risk/benefit analysis before expending the energy to pick it up.

 

[TheNeck]

when you guys say robot, what device are you referring to exactly? sorry for the noob question.

thanks

 

[HeyEng]

what you guys say robot, what device are you referring to exactly? sorry for the noob question.

thanks

There are a variety of types/brands but generally speaking, it's an automated cleaner similar to a side pressure/suction cleaner except that is has a dedicated power supply that doesn't require a booster pump or the filter pump to run. I have a Nautilus CC Plus.

 

[TheNeck]

thanks for the reply, wasn't sure if they were referring to one particular robot or not.

 

[Oly]

There is a forum on pool cleaners and several threads about specific robots.

 

[Arizonarob]

when you guys say robot, what device are you referring to exactly? sorry for the noob question.

thanks

 

[Joshii]

I have a Nautilus CC Plus.

I have the same robot. It is awesome.

Note that this model goes by many different names, depending on WHERE it is sold: online, stores, etc. It is very confusing.

 

[Dan-H]

my favorite is the screen logic app on my phone so I can fire up the spa on my way home, and turn it off from inside the house without having to visit the equipment pad.

 

[AveMaria472]

My Dolphin robot is hands down the best investment I’ve made (after the pool and deck). I bought it at the beginning of this season. It saves sooooo much time and energy. It picks up literally everything off the bottom of the pool. Tree debris including small twigs/clumps of leaves, dirt, grass, sand, pollen, hair, chewed gum, hair elastics, etc. I have been amazed at what that thing collects!

 

[jdlangley1]

My favorite is my Polaris 9659IQ. Second favorite is my katchakid leaf cover.

 

[jkowskidpm]

i'm not sure if this is a gadget, but using bouffant style surgical hats as a "pre" filter in my skimmer basket catches an amazing amount of debris before it gets to the sand filter. And very easy disposal