My Dolphin: Now I'm getting rid of it

[duraleigh]

I'm curious as to the Guiness world record for number of posts in one thread.....we must be gettin' close !!

[cheshamjim]

True, but I hope the mods won't want close it! I'm very interested in how it turns out with CarlD and his battle with SmartPool/Maytronics. I'm subscribed and tuned-in.

[CarlD]

Well, I AM a mod (heh, heh) and I'm not looking to close it yet. If Ben asks me to I will, but I think that robotic cleaners are SUCH expensive items that these serious issues with one brand are important.

I'm thinking if I don't get a positive resolution that this may be something to suggest for the Hall of Shame.

Meanwhile, I'm finding the Blue Diamond works quite well, and is very thorough despite its eccentricities.

[cheshamjim]

Ooooohhh ... that's right; you are a mod (and a darned good one, if you ask me). Jeez, what was I thinking.

I'll stop cluttering-up this thread now.

[Skillset]

Carl - thanks for the update on the Blue Diamond. Please do keep us posted. Now that I've eliminated the Dolphin, it's down to the BD or Aquabot T2.

-Marc

[CarlD]

Carl - thanks for the update on the Blue Diamond. Please do keep us posted. Now that I've eliminated the Dolphin, it's down to the BD or Aquabot T2.

-Marc

There's also the Pentair and the TigerShark. I think the Pentair is the same as the BD with different plastic, but I wouldn't bet the ranch on that. The T/S uses a cartridge filter. Is is easier (YAY! ) or tougher (BOO! ) to clean than the B/D, A/B or Pent bag? That's the key on the T/S.

[jimwnola]

"Is is easier (YAY! ) or tougher (BOO! ) to clean than the B/D, A/B or Pent bag? That's the key on the T/S."

I've been trying to find someone who has had experience doing both to comment.

[CarlD]

I have no experience with the Tiger Shark, but the Blue Diamond bag is FAR easier to clean than the Dolphin's.

With the Dolphin, I made it easier by rinsing the bag two or three times in successive 5 gallon buckets of water, then throwing it in the washing machine.

With the B/D, I rinse it twice and it's clean! Good to go!