Hi NPG, thanks for the post. Good question. I have an Aquabot turbo gathering spider webs. Expensive machine too. Maybe it is just that machine vs. other products, but it feels like it is the difference between "picked up" and "clean." I kind of figured the brushing you give the pool when you vaccuum the old fashioned way was just as important? Maybe I am wrong? Maybe the Aquabot could get back out there? Although it always misses a spot or 2. Cleaning the filter bag is a big annoyance too. Takes lots of nozzle pressure with the hose. Takes a while. Just vaccuum? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated...