Just bought a Dolphin - would love tips

[west1745]

I was a follower of the former forum and loved it - there were many happy Dolphin owners - so I just bought one. Decided that I want a super duper cleaner that is self contained and stops after 6 hours. Got a great deal on ebay.

So, if anyone has tips for using the Dolphin, would love to hear 'em!

THANKS!

[Davenj]

I pasted a quote from CarlD below. I tried this and its a better way to clean the filter bag.

"I dunk it in a 5 gal bucket of pool water, squeeze till the water is dirty (sometimes opaque), dump the water and repeat. Then I either let it dry until the next bag is dirty or then toss it/them in the washing machine on a normal cycle, no bleach, and then hang them up to dry.

This is FAR easier, neater, and much more effective than trying to clean the bags with a garden hose. A lot faster, too."

[CarlD]

Couple of other tips:

They don't like to run below 55 deg. (an issue at spring opening).
Shut off the filter while it's running.
Get at least one extra regular bag--you'll thank me!

[waldreps]

The five gallon bucket does work pretty good. Not to hijack your thread but where's the best(cheapest) place to buy an extra bag?

[thilbert]

I also have a Dolphin and love it. Initially had problems due to an irregularly shaped pool (Grecian Style). It would get stuck in the "bowl" at the deep end. Once I instructed it to not climb walls all was well.

[luvapool]

West1745, Which pool store on ebay did you get your Dolphin from? I have never bought anything off ebay before. I noticed there were a few stores selling. Any trouble with the purchase or shipping?

Thanks.

[west1745]

Couple of other tips:

They don't like to run below 55 deg. (an issue at spring opening).
Shut off the filter while it's running.
Get at least one extra regular bag--you'll thank me!

Where do you store yours when it is not in use?

[VOLDADDY]

I'm not sure if the Dolphin is the exact same thing as the Aquabot, but you have to rotate the handle after each cleaning. I got mu Aquabot on Ebay from Waterworks and they have been great. I had to send it in for service and they put a new motor in it for me ans shipped it back in about 2 days. They gave an extended warranty above the manufacturors too. Like posted above, check the feedback on the person you are dealing with and use a credit card through paypal. I buy a lot of stuff from Ebay. I used to be "smart" and buy my Baquacil by the case on Ebay and saved a lot of $$$. Then I discovered this wonderful site and the 3-B's of pools, and I can use the extra $$$ to buy a half a tank of gas.

[galicg01]

I just got my dolphin model 2019 and not happy with it. Just a warning for you guys that have irregular shaped pool, it get stuck. This is probably great for rectangle or oval shaped pool. The manufacturer said I should have bought a 2020 model which is remote control and can be programmed.

[halds]

Can anyone comment on whether the remote is worth the extra cash for the dolphin. It is almost $500 more at Leslies here. seems like a lot for a remote...

Hal