Very informative videos. I recently purchased a 27-foot above-ground pool. Can you do a video about vacuums for above-ground as well?

@@user-hh2eo6mr8h Essential dolphin offers the the E10, Escape, T15, S50, Active 10 for "above ground units" that will only do the floor of the above ground pool. HOWEVER you can use any unit in reality (although it might be overkill). I would say you can go up to the S300 column on the chart in the video without being considered overkill or look at the models I mentioned in the beginning of this comment. They have the same specs as the first column but will only do the floors

What is the expected life expectancy of a CC plus

I've never seen a Cayman for $599. Find me one and I will buy it on the spot. Great video otherwise

@@michaelraduazzo6146 yeah. unfortunately the stores might not follow MSRP. that's why I would suggest finding an equivalent like an E20

thank you! appreciate the positive comments

Which one do you recommend? Which one did you end up with?

Glad you liked it! I know its insanely confusing

I'm glad the video helped!

Great to hear!

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate the kind words

I'm glad this video helped you! your kind words mean a lot.

yeah now you know my pain! people fall for that marketing ALL THE TIME. The video helps whoever watches it but only a small fraction of people ever see it but its good it helps who does see it for sure

thank you!

great! I have been hearing the same with multiple people about the BEATBOT. I think its important that you leave a review on their site or amazon to share your experience. the reviews sound to good to be true based on how many people have told me bad things about it. They might be censoring the bad reviews. Glad the video helped!

@@thedolphindoctor does the ultra fine filters come in the box already or do I need to purchase separately? Definitely something I’m going to use most of the time

@@VCMCmusic depending on the model. some online models or lower price point models do not come with them

@@thedolphindoctor guess I didn’t say the E70.

I'm glad you think so highly of it. Unfortunately your situation is a common thing that ends up happening. I try to post as much as possible on forums / groups online to help spread that awareness but it only goes so far.

Unfortunately no. Technically the robot is reset whenever you turn it on. Most likely there is a motor issue

thanks! I will make the video eventually. Just want to make sure its done the right way

M600 sounds like what you want but you could get away with S300 if you wanted to save $$$

You are in the same boat as a lot of people with the beat bot. Most reviews and articles are paid for. Bad reviews are censored. I see it every year with brands that come and go. No cleaner will advertise 100% of your pool but usually the realistic goal is 95 to 99% If I'm imagining the floor to wall transition in my mind correctly you should be fine. Non hard angles are better than hard angle transition from floor to wall. As long as you take advantage of the different cycle options I think you'll be satisfied. Make sure you make use of the floor only mode when the pool is dirty. Might take a few cycles to get any pool clean depending on how bad it is. You just need to find out how often you need to run it every week to have it not get so bad where one cycle isn't enough You should put an honest review on the beat bot and see if it's deleted or ever posted. I would make your opinion known on the facebooks pages or reddit if you want other people to see through the lies

unfortunately the main drain issue is really dependent on the drain itself. if the drain is to large to the point where the unit can get fully pinned on it most robots will have an issue EXCEPT for the M400 and CC SUPREME which have that 3rd brush in the middle which allows it NOT to have a spot where it can be pinned up. those two units are pretty much immune to this issue. However units with dual drive motors (like the m400, cc supreme, m600, active 60, e70) also fair better due to moving faster and having usually momentum to get up and OVER compared to up and STUCK. Another remedy you can try is to run the unit without the pump running as sometimes the main drain suction and cleaner suction can create an effect where they just get stuck to each other in a way.... Sometimes that solves the issue all together. The unit might get stuck but most of the time it has fail safes in place to notice its stuck and get off. it might take 5-10 minutes but usually it can get off.

You're very welcome!

I'm glad my video helped! I think you will be happy! Be sure to check out my Do's and Don'ts Video to help make the cleaner last a long life

yeah the sigma can be very misleading.

My pleasure!

Pelican should have them within this week or next

glad it helped!

Glad it helped. if it has only been a few years definitely do cable replacement.

Good choice!

Watch the video and you'll see the difference between the filters. I have a dead Dolphin s300i, and loved the basket design. Very easy to spray clean and empty. FWIW, after this incredibly helpful video, I'm replacing it with an M600 due to the active brush, basket filter and total of 3 motors. I live in NJ, so will buy from pelican, and am looking forward to the store-supported warranty/repair work, if needed. FWIW, there is currently a $100 manufacturer rebate during May (last day today) for the M600. You can see what other models have rebates on the Maytronics website.

I would like a reply on this one as well!

I can promise you they haven't even bothered to contact Maytronics most likely. They wouldve offered to get it fixed within a few days by having it sent directly to them. It's most likely pinch a penny didn't know the right avenue to go or didn't want to look into it. I've seen it happen numerous times. Where you buy is just as important as to what you buy. People on here have been burned by pinch a penny in the past.

glad it helped!

Thank you!

Premium 20 is the same as active 20, 30 same active 30 etc. cords same length

My pleasure!

I can see their point (sort of) but I feel like the breaking more is a result of being taken care of improperly (noticeably high chlorine exposure and being left in the pool way to much) that causes these issues. not the design. The older designs actually have more moving parts in them compared to the newer basket design.

closest in terms of specs would be either M400 or M600 but the design is pretty different from what polaris has going on with the big wheels. I find that polaris often has over complicated designs with more parts that become a pain to work on. They also lack the filtration quality that the Dolphins have. Dolphin is often a bit more $$$ but the quality of parts is also higher compared to what Polaris uses in my opinion

Glad you enjoyed it!

WIFI and caddy aren't necessary. they are there for people who want the added convenience but they are not necessary. Netting/ brushing will always be something you might have to do if the pool is bad and I always suggest doing it for people who open up in the spring. You being in FL don't need to worry about that part lol. S200 would get the job done, its designed to KEEP a pool clean. where M400 is much more efficient in cleaning a dirty pool. BOTH UNITS can do that but it just take S200 longer to do so, more cycles. You also need to run S200 more through out the week where M400 not as much. I would say look at those two models if you don't want WIFI. ALTHOUGH m400 has WIFI, its not reliant on it... The value is there to make it worth its price regardless if you use the WIFI or not. Feel free to call me at Pelican 9733134424 and just ask for John during the week days. Its definitely a complicated purchase to make

@@thedolphindoctor thank you John for helping me select the best option for my pool and my location. I really appreciated the consideration to the different models I had in mind and how we came to decide on the M400. I am in the middle of a seawall replacement project, so the M400 will be put to the test right away as they are kicking up a bunch of dust.

it should. maybe not the absolute corners but definitely the slants down.

It would be yes!

I would definitely stay corded at this point for cleaning performance and longevity. they will handle a freeform shape pool. the cord being tangles is easy to avoid if you unplug the cord from the power box when its done and taken out. otherwise the tension just gets worse and worse and causes the tangling. if you keep it neat you wont have a problem

Thanks so much! We’re going to go with Nautilus CC Pro based on your review, appreciate your help and the quick response!

@@tiffgreenapple awesome!

For your situation and the range you gave me S200, S300, or M400. S200 is the cheapest I would go as you still get the rebates on it and it will do waterline scrubbing, come with both filter types, and its the basket design S300 same as S200 but with WIFI, floor only mode which comes in handy, and The caddy included M400 if you want the longer warranty and overall a stronger unit that doesnt need to run as much as the S200, S300 since its faster and stronger. only down side is its not the basket design like the S200, S300. IF you want the best of both worlds that's when you consider M600.

All the features you mentioned are important to consider. especially the active brush that a lot of sites overlook (because their models don't have them). The M400 is one of the best values across the board and have everything you want. The M600 would be a step up with the more convenient basket design. Caddy helps you keep the cable neat and it helps you move the robot to where you want to store it. otherwise you have to pick it up and it hard not to get soaked as the water will drain all over you as they are a bit awkward to hold. Both of those models have rebates through dolphin and pelicanshops1.com would ship there!

The website the chart is on and the location I work at is the Morris plains NJ location. The other locations are independently owned and do not have the same inventory or pricing unfortunately

I would say if you are gonna use the different cleaning cycle options and times as well as the pick up mode the S400 would be worth it. But if you only plan on going out and hitting that power button manually most of the time than the S300 would be a better value. The pick up mode is nice on the S400 though as your not putting strain on the cable when taking the unit out of the pool. HOWEVER you can use the manual drive mode on the s300 via WIFI to essentially do the same thing. The filtration difference is nice but should not be a sole reason to upgrade.

I would say yes and no to your question. usually only 3 things go bad on these things... motor, cable, power box. But if you TAKE CARE OF THEM and avoid he common mistakes people make, take it out often and dont leave it in the pool to get corroded by long term high chlorine exposure or pH reducer chems you should have a long life of AT LEAST 5 years before that happens. pulling on cord to strongly, not keeping power box out of shade are also things I would avoid doing. THE MORE its in the pool the more parts will break which means more maintenance. suction side cleaners are constantly needing yearly maintenance to replace belts, wheels, bearing because they are constantly in the pool which means almost a yearly cost to maintain it. usually with a dolphin IF MAINTAINED PROPERLY should not need that BUT when it does need work it can be pricey. depending on the model though you might be able to repair it on your own to save on labor or bench fees which can work out!

The newer s300 is WIFI based so i dont believe the controls of the 300i will work on it since it was bluetooth based. You can also look at the S400 as that is what replaced the S300i in the line up

@@thedolphindoctor The S300I was wifi enabled (as well as bluetooth enabled)! I have used all features for 3 years now:) Basically connected to the cloud so I could start it over the internet as well! The old S300 (not “i”) was the one that was only Bluetooth enabled! So basically I have a fully working wifi enabled control unit from the S300i, with werkly scheduling and 1.5,2,2.5 hour cycle, and all combos of floor, walls and waterline cleaning, and the question is will this control unit work on the new S300 unit that also has wifi, but no weekly scheduling?

its a good value. be sure to check if pelican has it as they offer better warranty protection

some units have a dual layer filter in addition to the other filter types in the basket / cartridge. this might help your situation. the CC plus is known to get stuck on steps due to the weight distribution within the cleaner. Usually raising or lowering the waterline will help. Either that little bit of extra buoyancy will help it not get stuck. or lowering it a little will make it not get up there in the first place. Not sure what would be getting through the ultra fine filters though. You can try moving to a basket design to see if that helps. or an M400 for an upgrade of what you already have but without the weight distribution issues I mentioned earlier.

Unfortunately no. It's not deep enough. Those areas will need to be brushed off manually into the main pool area

thats a tough one. your already putting yourself at a disadvantage with cordless at this point due to the shorter run times. but I would say liberty 400 is your best bet in the cordless realms. I would probably move away from the pop ups.

@@thedolphindoctor thanks. That's what I thought as well.

depends on how bad the pool gets and how quickly. you can go S200 as it will do waterline but that unit might need to run more throughout the week since its not as strong as an M400 or M600. If you want a unit to run less but still clean just as good than M400 or M600. M600 if you really want the basket but also the power upgrades of M400. I leaves are an issue constantly a dual drive unit with higher suction might fair better (M400, M600) or run the weaker units more throughout to keep up

no particular strain. but the motor considers the filter full when the strain increases so when the thicker filters are in it tends to consider itself full quicker when cleaning a really dirty pool. you want to just make sure you use fine filters as much as possible when the pool is dirty and then when the pool is pretty much clean swap to the ultra fine filters. its always a trade off. the thicker filters are great for filtering but suction power goes down to support that. fine filters allow higher suction power but less filtration. Still, most of the time you will be using ultra fine filters

@@thedolphindoctor Thank you very much for the prompt and precise reply. Appreciate it.

In the cable itself? Do you mean the cable detangler?

@@thedolphindoctor Yeh in the cable towards the top where it connects to the power supply. Is that the detangler?

It depends on the bench can you get me dimensions of the bench. How deep is it from the waterline, how deep is the seat from the edge of it to the wall? Basically we need to see if the dolphin will fit on the whole bench and be submerged enough so it can get a footing on the bench itself and then to initiate the climb to the waterline after that. Its a tough call for sure

My benches are 16" wide (edge to wall) and 20" below the waterline @@thedolphindoctor

Liberty's will be getting a 2.5 hour run time soon. I would say liberty 300 in a few weeks when they start hitting shelves. Liberty 400 won't have 2.5 hour until next year

if you aim for 1 time a week I think an S200 is the safer option for that size above ground. But I also think its possible to get away with an E20. You might need to run that more than 1 time a week though. even though the pool is clean its good to have it run just to brush the walls and floor to disrupt algae growth.

I find that power supply's are my most common warrantied part. In an effort to lower that number I have suggested to customers to do a few things. 1. do not let it bake in the sun. keep it shaded, especially when running. 2. keep it out of the rain. although its water resistant if it really DOWN pours, water resistance might not cut it. I first suggested the keeping it out of sunlight thing last July and have seen a SIGNIFICANT decrease in power supply warranties. Also keep in mind low grade extension cords and even high grade ones have an effect on the power supply and might effect their longevity and that is why Dolphin will say not to use them. The sunlight tip works because the power supply in its own right is computer, it heats up when on. Adding 90 degree + days on top of that can not be good for it. Can it run in the sun YES. but is it better to run shaded YES. Dolphin is the largest brand by far at this time. You can look at Polaris as I think they are the only legitimate company worth possibly moving too but dolphin still has them beat on most fronts; quality, warranty process, filtration, and simplicity of design being what comes to mind. The dolphin does map the pool out using INFORMATION AND MEASURING. in the most simple way: it measures distances between walls and wall heights to map the pool every time it runs and will clean the pool using that info. It doesn't retain this info in-between cycles otherwise it would need to start in the same exact spot every time. Going with a unit that has 2 drive motors compared to 1 will increase performance since it does more laps around the pool in the same time. More coverage. They also have a stronger vacuum motor in most cases. that is why the M400 is such a good value this year

you want the handle diagonal across the body. is trouble climbing brush the walls manually one more time. have floats extended all the way out

that unit is lopsided in terms of it's weight. I believe I mention it in the video as well. the single drive motor sits on the one side which makes it heavier on that side and causes this issue. so much to the point they added the wheel on the one side to help it off its side. ALSO the two floats on the cable SIGNIFICANTLY help this issue but with the steps usually the unit isn't fully submerged so the floats don't help in that situation. My suggestion is if its returnable, do so and swap to an S200. its a bit more but with the $100 rebate, the fact it can do waterline, basket design, and comes with both filter types more than make up for the price difference. If you cant return it you can try adjusting your water level to be a bit higher or lower so its either submerged more to help get off that step or have it lower so it cant get up onto that step in the first place. I wish I had a better answer but I do not. unfortunately its not a common issue but it still happens sometimes in certain pools

@@thedolphindoctor it's 4 years old and it sits on the bottom of the pool at the step so about 3 ft of water

A common question often brought up by customers for sure! Here is my take: (be sure to read the 2nd paragraph as it adds some context!) My viewpoint is that the scheduling is a double edged sword, although convenient its not the best for your cleaner as its in the pool most of the time. It also depends on how much you need to use the pool vacuum. Some pools only need it 1 or 2 times a week, some need more. So if your only using it 1 or 2 times there is really no need to use the scheduling feature in my opinion as the benefits of taking it out and potentially getting years more in life far outweigh the benefits of the scheduler. This is common debate amongst any automatic pool vacuum owner. On one hand you have the argument of “well it made for the pool it should be in the pool”. This is a common viewpoint some people have, especially if they are coming from a suction side pool cleaner which was ALWAYS in the pool. This argument makes sense if you don’t account for anything else. The biggest Killer of automatic pool cleaners is long exposure to chlorine (ESPECIALLY HIGH LEVELS OF CHLORINE). The longer its in it the longer it has time to eat at your vacuum. It causes a tangling cord and it slowly dries out the o rings that keep the water out of the important spots like the motor and the cable detangler. So, when you take into account these facts, the argument of “it is made to be in the pool it should be in the pool” falls apart. It might be made for water but its not designed to withstand chlorine all the time. I’ve seen cleaners that are only a year old come back looking like they are 10 years old and I’ve seen the opposite. So, on the other hand, my suggestion is, take it out when not in use OR at the very least take it out when you shock the pool. So, for example, if you shock the pool (or super chlorinate it if you have a salt generator) on a Sunday night then leave the pool vacuum out until Tuesday night. Giving that high chlorine level to come back down to normal levels. DOLPHIN suggest to only run their robots in chlorine levels lower than 4ppm.

M600 or active 60 will be the same unit other than color and name however I Would go M600 as the blue over time will fade to a lighter blue. active 60 will yellow out over time. its purely cosmetic though

@@thedolphindoctor thanks for the response. And this will work for our aquasport semi-in ground pool (vinyl liner) - walls and waterline included?

@@RoseC-ec4et I would think so

@orlyaccount from what I have heard from customers who have tried the beatbot they are not satisfied and return it. specifically with the mapping and the waterline. Various people have stated that they don't live up to all the advertising it claims it does "borderline false advertising" is what I have heard twice now. I have seen this before. where a new company comes along, pays $$$$$! in advertising and sponsored videos as well as good review blasting. And then once people get the product they do not like it and the support ends up being a run around. be careful about what they claim. 9 motors seems way to unrealistic as well especially is dolphins cordless only has 2..... no way that is possible. My biggest warning is dont trust all these good reviews. I would consider the bad reviews I don't think a lot of them are genuine.

If it's staining I would probably try a stain remover. You probably have hard water if your getting yellow stains. Not sure how effective a cleaner would be on heavy staining like that

convenience would be one as it'll probably take you 30 seconds to a minute to clean out a basket vs 2-4 minutes with two cartridges. basket design has less parts overall compared to a cartridge design and they are easier for you the customer to maintain for example track and brush replacements are easier on a basket design. however the cartridge's deisgn is a little bit more efficient getting leaves as there is two entrances for large debris vs one on the basket.

Either one but M600 will be easier to clean out, It will do a better job cleaning the waterline, has less parts overall, and has two important features that might seem like a "bell and whistle" feature. FLOOR ONLY and the PICK UP MODE. both these features come in handy. FLOOR ONLY to focus on the floor where the debris is. so the robot doesn't get distracted with the walls when your just trying to vacuum debris out. and PICK UP MODE so you don't pull on the cord to take the robot out of the pool. this will cause the robots cord to last longer so no possibly breaks happen at the detangler part of the cable from the pressure of pulling on it. M600s basket design will be a lot easier to clean out as well compared to the cartridges. M400 is still a slightly better value in terms of specs and bang for your buck but if you value convenience M600 is a better value at that point

Its definitely the ledge. I've had customer switch to a basket design in this case due to the larger wheels up front and this usually solves the issue!

@@thedolphindoctor very interesting. Suggested best model for this? One corded/one cordless? And thoughts on beatbot?

good questions. Was the robot left in the pool most of the time? used when the chlorine was really high (like after shocking it, or maybe after using pH- chemicals)? you definitely should not have had this many issues. However the chlorine exposure does cause everything you have said over time. See my other comments on the leaving it in the pool topic to see what I mean. As for suggestions on what to go with next. You can go with a basket design so it is easier for you to maintain and empty out. The basket designs have less parts as well which in my mind is "less that can go bad" down the line. However basket designs are definitley geared more towards "keeping" a clean pool compared to CLEANING a really dirty pool. If you want something heavier duty than M400 would be an option Id look at as the value is there. Although it has wifi it does not rely on it.

@@thedolphindoctor yes, it was in the pool almost all the time. Lazy me figured it is meant to be in water and set to go off daily, so why add the work of in/out daily? Like I said, when it worked, especially the first few months, it was more than plenty for me. Poll does need a good cleaning now, but once cleaned it doesn't really need it daily. I just did it because it was already there. I'll look into the suggestion above, but hoping to spend a lot less than that if at all possible.

@@dgasmd1 At that point look at S200 or stay with CC plus, I think knowing that the issue was indeed the chlorine exposure and just being submerged too long I think youll have an improvement on the next one regardless of if its the same unit or different

going cordless is easier because of no cord but its not as strong and does not run as long. so. you need to run it more to clean the pool which means more in and out and charging it. for that size pool it just wont cut it in my opinion. not in one cycle.

Yes. They are primarily in CANADA however there are a few sources of them in US. The correlate to s200, s400, m600. I would encourage you to buy one of those instead since parts (like the colored shells and side plates) in the US might be harder to come by down the line compared to the main US lines. However you might not ever need to replace them of course.

​@@thedolphindoctor Thanks! I'm located in Canada so I guess there shouldn't be a concern with parts here then?

It's a marketing gimmick. I mention in the video nano filters specifically. Some sellers change the wording and make it seem like only the ones on their site have it..... Ultra fine filters (what dolphin calls it,) = what the misleading sellers call nano filters. Maytronics wouldn't take it. The seller would've had to do that.

I'm partial to Corded until the batter life can improve. Liberty 400 will be a solid option but not until it gets 2.5 hour cleaning time which probably wont be until next season (I know video states it does but it has since been changed and is noted in the pinned comment.). For that size pool either will do. Not sure how it will do on the entry step however. you want to make sure the robot is fully submerged with at least 6 inches of water above it to supply a decent vacuum effect.

@thedolphindoctor thank you so much for responding! I do not believe there will be 6 inches above the vaccum to be able to clean the entry step, it's probably only about 3 inches of water or so. What do you suggest to clean that entry step? Also, there are a few areas which have a protruding rock style waterline and then tranition to flat tile, would these vaccums clean this too? Besides the s300 or liberty 400, would you recommend any other models for our pool? Or based on the size do you think the run time on the liberty 400 right now is plenty enough? Also, I feel much more comfortable ordering from a reputable location and your shop gives me come peace of mind especially with you there. Online says the liberty 400 is sold out there though. Should I keep waiting for the one that has the 2.5 hr battery life?

@@thedolphindoctor hi! Just touching base from my last reply 😀

@@sandyalias9141 I will respond to each question below I do not believe there will be 6 inches above the vaccum to be able to clean the entry step, it's probably only about 3 inches of water or so. What do you suggest to clean that entry step? - The steps will have to be brushed off manually into the pool area where the cleaner can get the debris more efficiently. This is the common process with all steps as no robot (unless the steps are unusually large) can fit on each individual step and get a vacuum seal. Also, there are a few areas which have a protruding rock style waterline and then tranition to flat tile, would these vaccums clean this too? - Most likely not as the rock will cause it to fall backwards if it can climb onto it. Most likely will need to be brushed in those spots instead Besides the s300 or liberty 400, would you recommend any other models for our pool? Or based on the size do you think the run time on the liberty 400 right now is plenty enough? - If you have a ton of debris I would suggest a 3 motor unit compared to 2. The Liberty 400 (gen 1) which will come out this month will still only have a 1.5 hour time. I do not think in your situation this is enough. I think the S300 is the safer bet Also, I feel much more comfortable ordering from a reputable location and your shop gives me come peace of mind especially with you there. Online says the liberty 400 is sold out there though. -Pelican will be getting them in this week or next.

it would be fine. it would only do the floor and lower walls

@@thedolphindoctor would it be okay to leave in the pool? (Only take out to empty the basket and when we are swimming)

​@@jwalker3521I wouldn't recommend it. It won't last as long if you take it out

All dolphins have that sensor in them. It's marketing.

@@thedolphindoctor thank you, one more question, is it safe to "gently" pull my robot "close" to the surface by the cord? obviously I don't want to yank it or drag it out of the water by the cord but is a gentle tug ok?

cc supreme is a solid option without a caddy if you do not want it. The floor only mode does come in clutch sometimes. M600 is still worth it regardless of the bells and whistles for the convenience, less parts, and it is a much stronger waterline cleaner. CC supreme is still solid value though.

9991467-ASSY make sure the listing you buy says that part number. I'm sure other parts will come up for that result when you google it. Also make sure its a genuine product by Maytronics.

Thank you for the prompt reply! I'm b/t the Nautilus CC Pro & the Supreme​. I would plan on buying the UF filters for the pro so that jumps the price +$100. Is the extra motor+increased suction rate (supreme) worth the +$200-300 difference for the Supreme? I thought you said the basket (pro) was preferable to the cartridge (supreme)- how much so? The increased WiFi functions, while nice, are not overly appealing to me personally. ~18000g, 38' x 18' in ground pool. Thank you! @thedolphindoctor

@@mjrwoody3396 CC supreme is worth it for the power increases. Cartridges are a slightly better cleaning performance due to having 2 entrances for debris compared to 1 on the basket. dual drive motor units also dont need to run as much during the week since they are more efficient. also they clean a dirty pool faster. The value is there to make the jump. floor only mode also comes in clutch and the extra warranty. you just lose a SMALL amount of convenience with losing the more convenient basket cleaning.

Or is the extra $200 for the ultra fine filters the way to go?

for an inground pool the liberty 200 wont perform at the same level a corded would at this point. the 1.5 hour cycle time is going to lead to the pool not being cleaned as much as a 2 or 2.5 hour cycle. The Liberty 400 which is eventually..... coming this year (keeps getting delayed) will be the full fledged in ground cordless from dolphin, having a 2.5 hour cycle time and water line cleaning. I would definitely stick with dolphin either way. Going corded is not bad at all. Cordless has its own downsides at this point that I think outweigh the cord. Liberty 400 will be the exception though!

Just checked chart in the video and online and it says it does. It's the 123 button on the power supply. 1 = once a day at the time pressed, 2= every other day. 3= 3 times a week.

@@thedolphindoctor got mine from Amazon and it doesn’t come with weekly timer. And on maytronics website says it doesn’t come with weekly timer.

M550 is not out in US yet but its essentially an M600 without all the customization options etc. It will be included in next years video when it hits shelves here in US

Hello. It's not a US cleaner but from what I understand about the Australian S150 is is has the same specs of the s200 but instead of separate filter options it has the "dual filtration" basket similar to what the s400 has here in the US. I'm not 100% sure though. If your in Australia I would reach out to Sydney pool robotics to get more accurate info as they are on a lot of forums I'm on and seem to be a good hearted company based on how they try to help people similar to me in the US.

based on your WIFI the manual drive mode lags by a second or 2 but once you can account for that its fine.

the dolphins will filter more than just big leaves and dirt which the suction sides focus on. The dolphin will also SCRUB, and filter the water when using the ultra fine filters. amongst other benefits like wifi and not needing to run with the pool pump energy and many more. People leave them in and people take them out. I always say the more its in the pool the more the chemicals will eat at it. I suggest watching the video I made about common mistakes as it covers all that stuff and its a lot to type out here lol kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pcx3Y7SEq9y0oZs.htmlsi=e7uFi0i4Ot0in9TT

thats not true. if that were the case there would be warnings all over the place in regard to liner damage. The suction difference between S and M line is only 500 gallons per hour. that nothing. not enough to make a difference

A lot of dealers do not stock those parts as it's not a commonly replaced part. Usually those types of parts are usually delegated to special orders since most shops won't overturn that inventory consistently. Most dealers will just say nope they can't get it. If they don't stock it they can order if from dolphin which will take a week or so and then they have to ship it. I find that most stores just don't like to do this for the low $$ profit of the parts. If you call Monday I can see what I have vs what I would need to order. I know the bushings are out of stock by dolphin currently. Usually this tends to happen towards the end of the season (August). Keep in mind this is usually the same issue with Polaris. Those "elite dealers" that are switching won't have the equivalent Polaris parts either most likely. Dolphins quality is still above Polaris in my opinion. Most parts are widely available for dolphin. A lot of dealers are still mad about the parts shortages during the pandemic. All these stores carried dolphin. And MOST do /did not stock parts on their own so whenever they needed something of course it was going to be out of stock due to sheer demand. Meanwhile Polaris back then wasn't as big so it gave the impression that OH Polaris has their parts they are much better.. in reality all brands during that time has shortages. And luckily we stock most parts upfront every season to avoid those issues. A lot of stores didn't prepare correctly and blame dolphin. Yes the shortages were bad but the pandemic was the cause not so much dolphin. The lead times stuck for some parts due to stores needing to special order them. I would buy these parts in sets of 2 so you have a cushion. Most likely you have a silty material grinding these pieces down. When you take the unit out I would hose behind the tracks and within the nooks of the wheels to dry to dislodge most of this between cycles. You can also try to contact backyard pool superstore as they have a lot of parts stocked from my understanding

@@thedolphindoctor Thanks for the reply and explanation on the parts stocking situation and I have definitely started to keep a set on-hand at all times and re-order once I consume since I am only getting 8 month or so out of wheels before the tracks start coming off / gears start skipping. The bushings aren't really wearing, it is the wheels themselves. I will call Monday. Funny you should mention backyard pool superstore, they simply replied "We apologize but we don't have availability for the parts you currently need". Didn't even offer to order or provide a lead-time. I like the dolphin nautilus CC as it does everything I need it to with no fuss or complications, except for not wearing out.

Out of the box yes.. but for the units like m600 that have that fine tuning of cleaning settings you will be better off with that if you take advantage of them. M600 does a slightly better job cleaning waterline which I forgot to really mention In video

concrete wont mean anything. As long as its not left in high chlorine you should be fine. concrete might wear brushes and tracks slightly faster but if you take it out when not in use that will help. if it lives in the water submerged it makes it easier to have parts wear down due to chlorine exposure

@@thedolphindoctor thanks for the prompt response. I know it’s hard to say, but I have a lot of trees around my pool, where I clean it multiple times daily. I just purchased a Betta SE solar powered skimmer to help, but any recommendations on a great portable vacuum that can be used daily? I’m in the price range for 500-1000$

it is needed for the cartridge designs that have the waterline cleaning feature. It basically helps with buoyancy to allow it to move left or right at the waterline. The basket designs don't need it due to having counterweights and added floats internally.