Comments on: Pros and cons on an Automatic Robotic Pool Cleaner http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/pros-and-cons-on-an-automatic-robotic-pool-cleaner/ Everything you want to know about the Dolphin Pool Cleaner Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:37:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Gil http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/pros-and-cons-on-an-automatic-robotic-pool-cleaner/comment-page-1/#comment-1670 Gil Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:02:22 +0000 http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/?p=10#comment-1670 I am watching my Dolphin Cammander as I type this. I bought it ten days ago. It does not clean the pool in 3 hours. It stays in the deep end and goes to the shallow end maybe 2 times during the 3 hour cycle, and by that I mean it goes to the shallow end,turns around and goes right back to the deep end. What a joke. This thing has no "sensor" in it. I really think robotic pool cleaners are a waste of money and time at best and a big old rip off at worst. I am watching my Dolphin Cammander as I type this. I bought it ten days ago. It does not clean the pool in 3 hours. It stays in the deep end and goes to the shallow end maybe 2 times during the 3 hour cycle, and by that I mean it goes to the shallow end,turns around and goes right back to the deep end. What a joke. This thing has no “sensor” in it. I really think robotic pool cleaners are a waste of money and time at best and a big old rip off at worst.

]]> By: Bernie http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/pros-and-cons-on-an-automatic-robotic-pool-cleaner/comment-page-1/#comment-1669 Bernie Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:28:46 +0000 http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/?p=10#comment-1669 I just bought a Dolphin Supreme M4 and within days had to take it back to the dealer for primarily two reasons: The unit has a 2.5 hr. cycle, but would stop running after about 15 minutes. Obviously, it is worthless if it won't run. Second, the unit goes to the deep end and stays there. It's not capable of climbing the slope from the deep to the shallow water. While my unit is in the shop, they gave me a loaner, Aquabot T2. It runs continuously, but will not clean a vertical wall. It falls on it's back like a turtle and is incapable of up-righting itself. It also has trouble climbing the slope from the deep water to the shallow. I have a rectangular 20 X 40 ft. pool with vertical walls and 45 degree slope from shallow to deep end. I judge both of these units as unacceptable for my type of pool. I just bought a Dolphin Supreme M4 and within days had to take it back to the dealer for primarily two reasons: The unit has a 2.5 hr. cycle, but would stop running after about 15 minutes. Obviously, it is worthless if it won’t run. Second, the unit goes to the deep end and stays there. It’s not capable of climbing the slope from the deep to the shallow water.
While my unit is in the shop, they gave me a loaner, Aquabot T2. It runs continuously, but will not clean a vertical wall. It falls on it’s back like a turtle and is incapable of up-righting itself. It also has trouble climbing the slope from the deep water to the shallow.
I have a rectangular 20 X 40 ft. pool with vertical walls and 45 degree slope from shallow to deep end.
I judge both of these units as unacceptable for my type of pool.

]]> By: Bob http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/pros-and-cons-on-an-automatic-robotic-pool-cleaner/comment-page-1/#comment-1662 Bob Sat, 07 May 2011 12:01:20 +0000 http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/?p=10#comment-1662 Had a Dolphin pool cleaner. Now need to make a decision about a new unit. Unit lasted 6 years. Twice we had to have the unit repaired because it woulds not start. Both times work done free. Third time repair bill was $640. Would not pay. Struggling to choose a new unit. I read that Dolphin cleans pool well WHEN WORKING. Mine cleaned the deepend and sides really well. But it rarely got to the shallow end of the Grecian shaped pool without me holding the cord and dragging it to the shallow end. I am considering buying a remote for an extra $150 - $250, depending upon brand I choose. 1. If you have an opinion about whether the remotes ACTUALLY WORK, please let me know. I'd hate to waste the money on the remote. 2. What do you find about brands. I only want to spend between $800 and $1000, so I am not willing to spend the money on the top of the line Aquabots for $1400+. Thanks for your ideas. Bob Had a Dolphin pool cleaner. Now need to make a decision about a new unit. Unit lasted 6 years. Twice we had to have the unit repaired because it woulds not start. Both times work done free. Third time repair bill was $640. Would not pay.

Struggling to choose a new unit. I read that Dolphin cleans pool well WHEN WORKING. Mine cleaned the deepend and sides really well. But it rarely got to the shallow end of the Grecian shaped pool without me holding the cord and dragging it to the shallow end.

I am considering buying a remote for an extra $150 – $250, depending upon brand I choose.

1. If you have an opinion about whether the remotes ACTUALLY WORK, please let me know. I’d hate to waste the money on the remote.

2. What do you find about brands. I only want to spend between $800 and $1000, so I am not willing to spend the money on the top of the line Aquabots for $1400+.

Thanks for your ideas.
Bob

]]> By: Michael Hodovanic http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/pros-and-cons-on-an-automatic-robotic-pool-cleaner/comment-page-1/#comment-1333 Michael Hodovanic Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:43:26 +0000 http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/?p=10#comment-1333 Stay AWAY from Dolphin. Had a Dolphin Diagnostic for three years and it died. Repair cost $842.00 (ridiculous)! Customer service no help at all-what a big joke. I will try an Aquabot or Blue Diamond with a 4 year warranty since these things never seem to last that long anyway. Stay AWAY from Dolphin. Had a Dolphin Diagnostic for three years and it died. Repair cost $842.00 (ridiculous)! Customer service no help at all-what a big joke. I will try an Aquabot or Blue Diamond with a 4 year warranty since these things never seem to last that long anyway.

]]> By: Dan Zack http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/pros-and-cons-on-an-automatic-robotic-pool-cleaner/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Dan Zack Fri, 29 May 2009 15:55:51 +0000 http://www.dolphinpoolcleanerinfo.com/?p=10#comment-20 I have owned 2 Dolphin pool cleaners and not one lasted 3 seasons and to repair the motor and change the tracks cost is about $650.00 It is almost cheaper to hire a pool service. I have owned 2 Dolphin pool cleaners and not one lasted 3 seasons and to repair the motor and change the tracks cost is about $650.00 It is almost cheaper to hire a pool service.

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