Thanks for the review. I am looking to purchase a pool robot. I see your pool has tanning ledges. I have two ledges that only have 7 inches of water. I also have wide stairs that are 12 inches deep. Is there a pool vacuum that will clean the tanning ledges and stairs as well as the pool and waterlines?
Unfortunately there hasn't been one cleaner I've used that will clean a shallow ledge of 6 or 7 inches. It's just too shallow for cleaners to circulate water in and out and to move about
The CC Plus on average costs about 5 cents an hour to run, so one full cycle(2.5 hours) would cost only 12.5 cents. But that's more dependent on your electricity rates in your area. And yes, when running these sort of cleaners you CAN turn off your pump if you choose to. But always remember to turn it back on after, you still need pool circulation but you can run the pump less if running a robotic cleaner. Also, if you have a variable speed pump it's even better because you can lower your rpms and still get a great clean! 👍
Seems the non wifi version is discontinued, unfortunately. And yes, you can leave the cleaner in the pool, but most manufacturers recommend you take it out when not in use. This supposedly helps keep the cleaner in better shape(from chlorine/salt corrosion in pool) but in the past, my other dolphin cleaners I'd leave almost 24/7 and some lasted into the 5 year mark. The CC Plus I'd assume would do the same
hello. I have the Nautilus Plus model and I wanted to know how I do if the filters fill up before the robot finishes its cycle. I understand that if I turn off the console to clean them, the robot loses the scan and starts cleaning again from the beginning?
Yes, that's one of the downsides to these Dolphin models. They still use the mapping and scanning systems that reset after every on/off. I mean, it's fine because it's corded but it'll just start the cycle over again when turned back on and remap from the start.
Thanks for answering. Could it be that this equipment needs different types of brushes depending on the type of material the pool has? In my case it is with small tiles and it is not climbing the walls. He reaches the wall and keeps pushing until he ends up heading somewhere else. On some occasions we use them and on others we don't.@@imdefinitelydavid
The CC Plus should climb up tile with no issues. Is this a brand new unit you just purchased? If so, it sounds like a defective unit. If it's used, has it ever climbed the tile? If it did before and doesn't now then I would ask you to check the impeller on the cleaner, if there's debris stuck in it it will clog and not have enough power to climb. Also, how old are the tracks/wheels. A bad wheel means it wouldn't climb either. Also, are you using the standard filters or ultra-fine filters? When using ultra-fine filters you will loose climbing power because it takes the robot more power to suck in finer debris. I don't think Dolphin has special brushes to swap out sorry.
I LOVE the Premier. I've had mine for 5+ years now and still use it even with all these other new cleaners, corded and cordless. The Premier is still the only cleaner with the Leaf bag, and for my pool during Fall season, it's the best! 👍
I have a question for anyone who has the answer I have a dolphin M400 I have a fiberglass pool with a step ledge around the wall near the bottom. The robot starts up the ledge but never figures out how to go over it and continue up the wall and do the waterline. I’m assuming part of the problem is that it’s fiberglass so it’s extra slippery. Has anyone ran into this issue or anyone have a suggestion for a different pool robot? I noticed the beat bot aqua sense pro can skim the surface of the pool but I believe that’s when it’s running in different mode so I don’t know if it’s gonna help it climb my walls.
The M400 is a great cleaner. So if that has an issue climbing that ledge on it's own then I'm more than willing to bet other cleaners will also have that issue. Do you have the remote control with the M400? I think it was an optional accessory but I'm not certain. If you have that remote control have you tried to manually move the cleaner up the ledge to target it? I love cleaners with remote controls for this particular reason. To target missed and hard to reach areas.
Great review! Thank you for the walkthrough on initial setup and use.
Man I’m happy I watched your review. I almost bought the WiFi version and that’s not what I wanted. Much thanks
Thanks for the review. I am looking to purchase a pool robot. I see your pool has tanning ledges. I have two ledges that only have 7 inches of water. I also have wide stairs that are 12 inches deep. Is there a pool vacuum that will clean the tanning ledges and stairs as well as the pool and waterlines?
Unfortunately there hasn't been one cleaner I've used that will clean a shallow ledge of 6 or 7 inches. It's just too shallow for cleaners to circulate water in and out and to move about
Thanks for the review!
I own a cc plus for 4 years
It doesn't scan or map the pool
It's very random
How much power does it use? Will I be able to run my pool pump less?
The CC Plus on average costs about 5 cents an hour to run, so one full cycle(2.5 hours) would cost only 12.5 cents. But that's more dependent on your electricity rates in your area. And yes, when running these sort of cleaners you CAN turn off your pump if you choose to. But always remember to turn it back on after, you still need pool circulation but you can run the pump less if running a robotic cleaner. Also, if you have a variable speed pump it's even better because you can lower your rpms and still get a great clean! 👍
How does it work with a pool fence??
Pool fence on the outside of the pool? Or do you have a special one built inside the pool?
I have the same pool cleaner and it suddenly stopped working after only having it for 3 months.
Wow sorry to hear that. Definitely should still be under warranty.
I'm looking at getting one, but it seems they only have the wifi, was the non-wifi discontinued? Also, can I just leave it inside the pool?
Seems the non wifi version is discontinued, unfortunately. And yes, you can leave the cleaner in the pool, but most manufacturers recommend you take it out when not in use. This supposedly helps keep the cleaner in better shape(from chlorine/salt corrosion in pool) but in the past, my other dolphin cleaners I'd leave almost 24/7 and some lasted into the 5 year mark. The CC Plus I'd assume would do the same
hello. I have the Nautilus Plus model and I wanted to know how I do if the filters fill up before the robot finishes its cycle. I understand that if I turn off the console to clean them, the robot loses the scan and starts cleaning again from the beginning?
Yes, that's one of the downsides to these Dolphin models. They still use the mapping and scanning systems that reset after every on/off. I mean, it's fine because it's corded but it'll just start the cycle over again when turned back on and remap from the start.
Thanks for answering. Could it be that this equipment needs different types of brushes depending on the type of material the pool has? In my case it is with small tiles and it is not climbing the walls. He reaches the wall and keeps pushing until he ends up heading somewhere else. On some occasions we use them and on others we don't.@@imdefinitelydavid
The CC Plus should climb up tile with no issues. Is this a brand new unit you just purchased? If so, it sounds like a defective unit.
If it's used, has it ever climbed the tile? If it did before and doesn't now then I would ask you to check the impeller on the cleaner, if there's debris stuck in it it will clog and not have enough power to climb. Also, how old are the tracks/wheels. A bad wheel means it wouldn't climb either.
Also, are you using the standard filters or ultra-fine filters? When using ultra-fine filters you will loose climbing power because it takes the robot more power to suck in finer debris.
I don't think Dolphin has special brushes to swap out sorry.
How do you compare vs the L1 Wybot?
If you can get the L1, it's like the CC Plus but upgraded. More features and more options.
@@imdefinitelydavid I ended up getting the dolphin premier. Let's hope it's awsome.
I LOVE the Premier. I've had mine for 5+ years now and still use it even with all these other new cleaners, corded and cordless. The Premier is still the only cleaner with the Leaf bag, and for my pool during Fall season, it's the best! 👍
Unfortunately looks like the non-Wi-Fi version has been discontinued….
Yeah it's terrible, they're pretty much forcing everyone to use the app and paying more for the new version.
I have a question for anyone who has the answer I have a dolphin M400 I have a fiberglass pool with a step ledge around the wall near the bottom. The robot starts up the ledge but never figures out how to go over it and continue up the wall and do the waterline. I’m assuming part of the problem is that it’s fiberglass so it’s extra slippery. Has anyone ran into this issue or anyone have a suggestion for a different pool robot? I noticed the beat bot aqua sense pro can skim the surface of the pool but I believe that’s when it’s running in different mode so I don’t know if it’s gonna help it climb my walls.
The M400 is a great cleaner. So if that has an issue climbing that ledge on it's own then I'm more than willing to bet other cleaners will also have that issue.
Do you have the remote control with the M400? I think it was an optional accessory but I'm not certain. If you have that remote control have you tried to manually move the cleaner up the ledge to target it?
I love cleaners with remote controls for this particular reason. To target missed and hard to reach areas.
Ton of negative reviews on Amazon
Seems to me you get what you pay for…for the price this is an entry level product
@@dominicm2175 Since when is $800.00 entry level??
@@dominicm2175 Since when is 800 dollars entry level????
Anyone here and a better model than this? Top loading filter in 2024 come on now