Robotic pool cleaners are seen as the way forward by many pool owners that want to make the job as easy as possible and get a great result. The Dolphin Nautilus Robot immediately catches consumers’ eyes for the fact that it is a top seller in that category and there are important phrases in the specification like “plug and play” and “lightweight” that raise the appeal further. This device comes with the recommendation to be used in in ground pools that are no more than 50ft in length and a great rating so the aim of this Dolphin Nautilus robotic pool cleaner review is to see why it has earned so many stars and if it is an effective tool in these large pools.
What's Good About the Dolphin Nautilus
What's Lacking in the Dolphin Nautilus
Observations
Literally watch the pool cleaner as it goes on its rounds. If it suffers a software glitch and only travels a loop on the edge of the pool, it can start eating into the liner of the pool. If you don’t stop and send it back immediately, the company may give you a choice between a claim for the pool liner repairs or a replacement pool cleaner but not both. This is a serious issue with vinyl and plaster pools. It can also leave dark marks on the bottom of a plaster pool on the first run. Test it as soon as you get it, too, in order to return it and get work or a replacement under the warranty.
If the tracks on the wheels get stuck on the rough bottom of the pool, you can’t adjust their tension. You can either try to buy new wheel tread at your own expense or send the unit back.
While the pool cleaner’s top loading prevents the filter from spilling its contents into the newly cleaned pool, it takes several steps to remove the filter to empty it. The clips aren’t as durable as they could be, so be careful with them.
Suction is middling. It will pick up sand and light leaves. It may struggle to pick up pieces of wood and pebbles. You have to clean the filter regularly to maintain suction. The brushes are not strong enough to scrub algae off the bottom or sides of your pool.
When the pool cleaner hits a breach entry to a pool, it is generally smart enough to recognize that it is hitting air and return to deeper water. However, it sometimes tips or even flips over. Then it stops working until you recover it.
Be careful lifting the pool cleaner out of the water by the hose. Use the lift handle so you don’t damage the hose.
Should You Buy the Dolphin Nautilus?
This Dolphin robot may not be as perfect as its #1 award makes it seem as there are some questions over its intelligence and whether or not it could be even more convenient in its design, but it does far more and delivers better performance than many cheaper rivals. Despite these quirks, this is still a highly recommendable option for the ease of use that is provided, the quality of the clean on multiple surfaces and some of the little features that improve its performance.
Does this cleaner need to removed from pool daily or can it be left in the pool connected to power and is it programmable ?