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Dolphin Automatic Pool Cleaners

admin — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:03:37 +0000

One of the big decisions that you are going to have to make with regards to properly equipping your pool is what size and what brand of pool cleaner to get to maintain the cleanliness of your backyard pool. Of all of the equipment and tools that you are going to buy for your pool none will be more important the pool cleaner, because the results of its work either done or not done correctly will be plainly visible every time someone gets ready to jump in.

If the pool cleaner that you select is undersized or poorly operating there will be no hiding the fact, because there will be dead bugs on the surface and a continual body of debris on the bottom of the pool every time you look at it. Dolphin automatic pool cleaners carry a long standing reputation for quality and reliability that is recognized around the globe and this is why people that absolutely must have a clean pool for their friends and family to enjoy unanimously choose Dolphin over any other name in the pool cleaner business.

The fact of the matter, is that your pool is going to last a very long time and trying to save a few dollars by choosing a cheap inferior brand of pool cleaner will inevitably cost you in long run. Pool cleaners are like vacuum cleaners that run full time, only instead of pumping air they pump water, so they do get a workout. By going with a higher quality and more durably built pool cleaner with a well established reputation that also carries with it a reliable warranty you will be assured that your pool will be pristine and crystal clean every time your guests your family or yourself jumps in.

Written by Angelina Gibsen. Find the latest information on Dolphin automatic pool cleaners

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How Do I Get My Pool Clean Again?

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:21:33 +0000

Well, our swimming pool keeps going green even when we clean it, we just switched from clorene to a salt-water purifyer system. can any 1 tell me how toget it clean fast and the best way to keep it that way…Thank you very much

Maintaining Your Pool Using A Automatic Pool Cleaner

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:39:26 +0000

As a pool owner – or spa pool owner it is important to keep the water clean and healthy and in the right balance.

Swimming water is always infected with a variety of bacteria and most of these bacteria are introduced by bathing humans (and animals) and the debris from particular trees and other plants in the garden.

In addition, pool water gets in contact with thousands of insects, but with the proper water hygiene, this is not a problem.

Did you know the way that:

Active swimming and play can add up to 1 liter of sweat per hour adult person to the water.
That 1 ml. saliva can add millions of microorganisms to the water.
The water in the pool or spa is added thousands of micro-organisms from mucus in the nose.
Surface wounds and infections can infect the water.
A dog can add bacteria to the water equivalent to 30 humans.

That is why it is so important that the water in your pool or spa pool is continuously monitored and preferable once a day in periods when the use is very frequent and the water temperature is high. However, this is very simple and you can take advantage of the different kits available in the market. Using a automatic pool cleaner robot, like the Dolphin pool cleaner or similar brands, will greatly improve the water quality. See dealers in “water management” in the Shopping Guide.

Pool Algae Removal

Algae likes the wet environment and with the conditions present in pool water, they can multiply very quickly. For example, heavy rain and many bathers people causes algae to multiply dramatically. However, a properly maintained swimming pool or spa pool, will never seen this. Some algal types cannot be removed by the pool filter and it therefore requires the addition of chemicals (e.g. chlorine) and the right pH balance, to get to grips with these algae. A swimming pool that looks like this is not preferable! Using a automatic pool cleaner robot, like the Dolphin pool cleaner which cleans the pool continuously can greatly reduce the buildup of algae.

How do I get and maintain a good water hygiene?

Chlorine is the most important and active chemical agent used to remove algae and bacteria from your water. It is available mostly as granular, liquid and tablets, in many different variations. The use of chlorine in bath water to disinfect the algae and bacteria from sweat, insects, etc. you can achieve hygienic and inviting pool water. However, when algae attacks are very dramatic, especially from black water algae, as set in the pool bottom and sides, it may be necessary to combine manual pool cleaning with a hard bristled brush to remove algae. Please make sure that any lining should not be damaged from the use of the hard brush. Again an automatic pool cleaner robot, like the Dolphin pool cleaner will be of great help and save you from a lot of work. In the most difficult areas there may be discoloration of the pool sides / lines. Remember that the draining of water from the swimming pool and spa pool must be in drains and not in the garden due to environmental reasons.

But before that chlorine is added, it is essential to check and adjust the waters pH value. The pH scale is from 0 (acid) to 14 (Base) and where 7 is neutral. An optimal pH of pool water is a level of 7.2 to 7.5. PH kits can quickly check the water pH and these kits are available in many variants. If pool water is out of pH balance, it can cause irritation of the eyes and skin, and it also eliminates the effects of chlorine in pool water. Chlorine addition is ineffective if the pH balance is not okay. Moreover, a too high or low pH means that the life of the pump, lines and other pool facilities are shortened significantly due to larger corrosion. It is therefore important to regulate water pH before the addition of chlorine. There are many possibilities to regulate the pH of the water and it depends on which way the pH must be regulated.

NB: Please note that adding chemicals to pool water, including chlorine, may only be done observing the safety instructions in the product manuals. These concerns include that must be respected many (min. 6) hour intervals between addition of ph products and chlorine products to avoid harmful chlorine vapors. See distributors of products to regulate water balance in Chemistry SHOPPING GUIDE.

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admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:41:37 +0000

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Is There Organic Cleaner That Works Like Chlorine For A Pool?

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:11:22 +0000

I’m looking for something for a pool. I tried to Google it and Yahoo it and it brings up cleaner to kill organic things. It doesn’t work right. Thanks for your time and I hope you can help. Chlorine is horrible for your body and eyes so there has to be something from the Earth that works better.

Unfortunately elizabeth, the salt generator is a chlorine generator. It works by breaking the molecular bond of salt (sodium chloride) and changing the chlorine ion into an active form of chlorine for your water. I’m surprised no one told you this.
As for chemicals for your pool, there are really no alternatives that you can use short of a chlorine generator. Bromine is actually worse for your body than chlorine is, and with proper maintenance and care the chlorine pool is absolutely not harmful to your body at all.

Free chlorine levels of 3ppm are fine for the human body, in fact they are approximately what you can find in chlorinated water. This level will not decolorize your hair, clothing, etc. You can not taste nor smell this amount of chlorine in the water and it will not irritate your eyes, nose, throat, or ears.

The irritants come from combined chlorine. Levels of just .5ppm will cause irritation to mucus membranes of the body and will give off the typical chlorine stink one associates with a pool.
As little as 1/2 gallon of household bleach in 10,000 gallons of pool water is needed to maintain a 5ppm level in the water. This is equivalent to a circular pool 25 feet across and 4 feet deep.

There are other chemicals you can use in your pool that will make you feel better about what you are putting into your swimming water. Arm & Hammer baking soda, 20 Mule Team borax, and liquid household bleach are all you need to use to maintain a vinyl lined pool.

Pool Cleaner Help?

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:51:41 +0000

I’ve tried everything to get the cloudiness out of my pool water. I’ve bought several Clarifier’s, Shock Treatments, Algae Cleaners etc. Please someone help me what else can I use that will work?

The problem could be with your filter. See if it is clogged up or anything. You can also use a Filter Aid, that will help the filter pick up more things. As a last resort, you could use a floculant, which will grab small particles that the filter can’t get and drag them to the bottom of the pool which you can easily vaccum. And remember to keep using a weekly shock.

If the pump and filter are in proper working order, then I would investigate the chemistry. There are several things to look for when contending with a green, or cloudy pool. First is water temperature, the sun’s UV’s and warmer water temperature eat up chlorine faster than cool, dark conditions. So you want to make sure you have an adequate amount of stablizer (conditioner) in the pool. It helps the chlorine to last longer. You also want to pay attention to the total dissolved solids (TDS), and the calcium hardness. If those are high, the chlorine wont last very long either. In Arizona, where I live, the water from the tap, already has a high amount of that. If those levels are high, consider replacing the water in the pool.

Can Anyone Tell Me What The Best Automatic In-ground Pool Cleaner Is?

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:17:50 +0000

I just got an in-ground pool and am looking to purchase an automatic pool cleaner. I haved checked out all the info I can, but can’t seem to come to a decision! I don’t want to spend $700-$1000 on a product only to find out it doesn’t work! I don’t mind spending the money if I know it’s going to be worth it!

Depends on the kind of dirt you need to pick up. Generally speaking, “suction side” cleaners that constantly vacuum your pool (hose goes into your skimmer) are best when you have mostly dust and dirt. They tend to have difficulty with larger debris like leaves and needles. If that is you main debris then I suggest a “pressure side” cleaner. Some of these have a booster pump, some don’t. But they all use a hose with water pressure to propel them. They have a debris bag that will collect the leaves very well, but dust and dirt may go through the bag.

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Which Robotic Pool Cleaner Is The Best, Aquabot, Dophin Or Hayward Or Somethiing Else?

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:08:11 +0000

I have a 20X40 inground pool with a liner. Tired of having to vacuum all the time

Pro Hayward – from ScubaBob:

The Hayward Navigator is a good one. They swallow just about anything in their way but they do have an issue regarding the mesh on the turbine intake on the back of the unit. You need to watch to see that it doesn’t get clogged with debris. That inlet provides one of the turbines water, that in turn powers the turning gears that stop the cleaner from getting hung up in a corner or against a wall. Easy to fix, but annoying if you get fine debris clogging it all the time.
The other good one, that’s virtually bomb proof but can be a picky eater ( hates twigs) is the Kreepy Krauly. They are so simple in design that there’s virtually nothing that can go wrong with them and they work pretty well.

From Stateof:

I’ve used the Dolphin Pool Cleaner and it works very well. Good for sand, and small stuff, not so much big leaves and what not, but thats what a skimmer net is for.

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How to use a Dolphin Pool Cleaner

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:51:08 +0000

The Dolphin Automatic Pool Cleaner is the most advanced automatic pool cleaner on the market today, and with its artificial intelligence and advanced features the cleaner has set new standards for pool cleaners.

But does this make the Dolphin Pool Cleaner difficult to use or maintain? On the contrary and this post will explain how to maintain the Dolphin Pool Cleaner.

Maintenance of Dolphin Pool Cleaner –

Dolphin Diagnostic Residential Pool cleaning robot

Before removing the Dolphin from the water, switch off the power supply. Pull the cable with a steady motion to the surface. Your Dolphin should be lifted out of the water by the handle – not by the cable. When removing the Dolphin from the water, rest the dolphin on the pools edge for a few seconds to allow the water to drain. When out of the water place the Dolphin on its side, not on its brushes and always rinse the filter bag immediately. Slide back locking plates to release bottom lid. Remove filter bag clips and remove the filter support wires. Empty the debris into a garbage can. Reverse the filter back and hose the filter down or machine wash in synthetic rinse. Always clean the filter bag before leaving it to dry. Remove cover and flaps, hose down, and reassemble. Place the clean filter bag on the support wires, make sure the label is on the outside and is placed centrally along the bottom lid. Put the bottom lid assembly back into the body, slide the locking plates under the wire clips.

Other parts that may need cleaning includes the filter screen and impeller blades. Before removing the impeller cover be sure to that the power supply is in the off position. Untwist the impeller cover, to clean around and under the impeller blades.

Don’t forget to change the diagonal position of the handle before storing the Dolphin Pool Cleaner.

Pros and cons on an Automatic Robotic Pool Cleaner

admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:52:57 +0000

Owning a swimming pool can be truly satisfying and provide hours of relaxation and enjoyment. However a pool can also be a very challenging and time-consuming for the pool owner, if there are problems with the pool. Picture yourself coming tired home from a hard day work, looking forward to a nice refreshing dip in the pool only to find it a uninviting swamp with green, murky water making it impossible to see the bottom on the pool.

It is in a situation like that you wish you had bought a Dolphin Pool Cleaner, an automatic robotic pool cleaner that takes care of the hard and tedious work of keeping you pool clean. The Dolphin Pool Cleaner even climb the pool walls and the stairs too. Many of the Dolphin Pool Cleaners come with a remote control, so you can manually remove the worst dirt before letting the robot do its job.

Swimming pool maintenance is done much more easy and less expensive when you are doing it right and on a regular basis. This is where the automatic pool cleaner really shows its worth. Just slide the cleaner into the water in the morning when you leave for work, and the pool cleaner will go through its cycle and make the water cleaner as ever.
The Dolphin will quickly “learn” some basic facts about your swimming pool (.e., its size and shape, its shallow and deep parts, and the water quality) through its on-board sensors and artificial intelligence software.
Some Dolphin owners report the pool cleaner does not work well in too warm water and others complain that it either will not climb the walls at all or simply climbs out of the water.

Some also states that the automatic pool cleaner cleans the deep end nicely, but tends to avoid the shallow end. These are all issues that should be takenup with the supplier, since this is probably due to a defect pool cleaner. Some complain that the Dolphin Pool Cleaner is very hard to lift out of the pool, but when doing so you have to make sure that you rest the cleaner on the pool side, letting the water run out of the cleaner.

If you are the owner of a automatic pool cleaner, please share your experiences with us.