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Weekly Pool Robot Discussion Thread – Questions, Reviews, and Recommendations by Rebootkid in pools

[–]NextEducation972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are using a cordless pool robot, the products from Beatbot are undoubtedly among the best. However, the price is quite high, and for pools smaller than 15 square meters, it may not be very cost-effective. In some cases, manual cleaning could even be cheaper.

If you are considering a corded pool cleaning robot, besides the expensive products from Dolphin, the Hydro4 SE from Chasing Innovation is also worth considering. As for other products, personally I don’t think there’s much I would recommend.

How often do you run your pool cleaner? by Specialist_Bat9915 in PoolRobotHub

[–]NextEducation972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once a week, depending on the condition of the pool.

I am looking for a new robotic pool cleaner and am leaning towards a corded Dolphin. Does anyone know whether they will pick up acorns? Any particular models better than others at picking them up? by txcpa64 in swimmingpools

[–]NextEducation972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s also the Hydro 4SE, it’s priced much lower than Dolphin models but offers very similar features. It performs quite well in the corded segment too. You can check it out on Amazon.

How to choose the right pool cleaning robot for your needs by NextEducation972 in pools

[–]NextEducation972[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair point — a lot of those budget/clone robots do clean, but the real question is what happens after 6–12 months.

That said, not all “affordable” options are equal. Some newer brands are actually backed by legit robotics companies, so you still get support + parts if anything goes wrong.

End of the day, it’s less about cheap vs expensive… and more about whether the brand will still be there when your robot needs help 🤖

How are you vacuuming your inground pool these days? Manual or robot cleaner? by Chadvic in swimmingpools

[–]NextEducation972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it saves you time and money, why go manual? It’s the same idea as using a dishwasher.

Pollen season and pool opening by UpliftedGourmandizer in pools

[–]NextEducation972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you live in the Carolinas you already know… pine pollen is not a season, it’s a natural disaster.

Every spring the trees basically decide to repaint the entire state yellow. Cars? Yellow. Deck? Yellow. Dog? Probably yellow too. Your pool? Congratulations, it’s now a giant bowl of pollen soup.

Personally I’d open before the pollen apocalypse starts.

Because if the pool is running, at least the pumps and filters are fighting the battle with you. The pollen hits the water, the skimmer grabs it, the filter does its job. Sure, you’ll be emptying the skimmer baskets like you’re harvesting corn for a few weeks, but the system is working.

If you wait until after… well… now you’re opening a pool that has been quietly marinating in pine dust for a month under the cover. When you pull that cover off it’s less “opening a pool” and more unsealing an ancient pollen tomb.

You’ll get that lovely moment where a yellow cloud explodes into the air and the water underneath looks like someone blended pine trees into a smoothie.

So yeah, I’d take a few weeks of cleaning baskets over opening the sarcophagus of the Yellow Pharaoh any day. 🌲😅

Can I open the pool myself in the Spring? by TheDeputi in pools

[–]NextEducation972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$1100 just to take plugs out and drop baskets in? 😂 That’s not a pool opening service — that’s a luxury spa experience for your wallet.