Hello,

I'm new as the subject says and I found this forum while researching pool cleaners and water balance.

Pool info: I am in Louisiana and my pool is an in ground vinyl liner pool. It's around 26,000 gallons.

First question:
I need to replace a failing Polaris 380 cleaner and was considering the original Aquabot since it has a reasonable price of around $650. Looking for input regarding that unit or reasons to look at another one. (I have seen the Dolphin Diagnostic but have read quite a bit of negative reviews on it and the customer service)

Second question:
Last season I installed a Comp-U-Pool salt system because I had serious startup issues. The pool looked great all year. This year, even using the "super-chlorinate" feature I am having trouble with algae trying to forum on the surface of the pool. I was told by another salt pool owner that all he does is watch the pH level and also does the occasional "super sockit" to the pool. Are there any other things that I should be monitoring? The Comp-U-Pool wants the salt level around 3500ppm which is where it is.

Thanks!