Thanks, but I'm not interested in a robotic, or more accurately, spending the money on one. I'm interested in the two products listed, as they are my choices that are already paid for. There are LOTS of things I could do on this project, but I simply have to maintain some sort of budget - new house, new pool, new furniture, etc...

I don't know if I agree that it's a matter of pay me know or pay me later though. That implies that at some point I'm going to have to switch to a robotic. I can certainly understand the appeal, but there seem to be many people who have had years of good use with various types of cleaners.

They came to do the gunite yesterday eljefe, but because of all the rain the day before, they just did a flash coating - to give the gunite something to stick to and prevent any colapses while they work. They will either be back today or tomorrow to finish - providing the weather cooperates, which is not looking too good at the moment.