Pool Vacuum

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loveaTm
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Our pool guy (aka Mr. LoveaTm) says we need a new pool vacuum. He wants either pressure side or battery powered.

I'm trying to research but feeling cross eyed so I thought I would check here and see if any of you have one you love.
OnlyForNow
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Dolphin
Ted Lasso
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Our dolphin quantum has really sucked…for years
PlanoAg98
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I got a Dolphin 2 years ago and I love it. It picks up so much more of the finer dirt items than my old Polaris jet powered ever did. Plus it's nice having an extra jet to move water since the Dolphin is electrical powered.

Dolphin Proteus DX4 Automatic Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner, Wall Climbing, Waterline Scrubber Brush, Ideal for In-Ground Pool up to 50 FT in Length
maverick12
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I'm not an expert by any means, but my research indicated the battery powered models and heavier and don't have the suction of the corded models. We just replaced our Dolphin Active 20 with an Active 2000 (essentially the same model). We get a ton of leaves and are happy with it. Marina Pools has a really good deal now on the Evo 604 by Polaris (also corded) and there was an additional $100 rebate. I'd recommend giving them a call and they can walk you though the options and probably explain the pros and cons of battery powered units.
PlanoAg98
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Quote:

I'm not an expert by any means, but my research indicated the battery powered models and heavier and don't have the suction of the corded models.

I would support this statement.

I bought the cordless version of the Dolphin I mentioned above because of this exact reason. I have an old 1980s pool with a diving board and the deep end is 10 feet. The shallow end is ~ 3-4 feet. The cordless Dolphin had a hard time with the incline from deep to shallow ends and it drained the battery trying to do it.
malenurse
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I also have a Dolphin and am very pleased. Under no circumstances should you buy a WYBOT
OnlyForNow
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and just so you're aware, the cord is an electric cord - not a vacuum cord/hose.

I didn't know this when we started looking 5+ years ago.
The Collective
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Piggy backing on this one... So, I just have a traditional Polaris 280 in the pool. I'm getting sick of having to manually vac the spa. Do any one of you drop your robot in your spa? Much luck?
OnlyForNow
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Yes we drop ours in all the time it works great. Throws a little more water out but that's it.
AgFB
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We have a BeatBot aquasense 2 and it's been decent. Never returns to the surface like it's supposed to but that's why I have kids to fish it out.
SharkinAg
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Using a Pentair prowler as recommended by marina pool and spa. Been very happy. Motor died after one year but it has a two year warranty. Pool guy took care of it submitted a warranty claim and it's back up and running. When it dies I'll buy another one. I didn't realize how much work it did until I didn't have it for a week.
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Here's my perspective on this. Get a Polaris 280 and save your money. Yes, it has to be rebuilt every 4-5 years and has parts designed to fail. However, I think it's crazy to spend ridiculous amounts of money on something that basically just sits at the bottom of your pool and cleans trash out of it. I also don't understand people buying $1000 toilets or vacuum cleaners, but to each his own I guess.
loveaTm
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Too funny. That's what we did yesterday. He just replaced what he had. Which is what he wanted to do in the first place but I thought there was probably something better out there. I was wrong. But don't tell him I just flat admitted it.
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