Dolphin Pool Cleaner - Scrubs and vacuums entire pool bottom, walls and waterline - Every unit factory tested for 60 hours in test pools - ISO 9002 certified - Vacuums and filters water - like adding another filter to the pool - Solid-state digital system operates independently of pool pump and filter - Recommended for pool sizes up to 20' x 40' - Automatic shut-off after 6 hours - Self-contained, reusable filter bag - 2 micron - 36 month warranty on motors / one year full warranty - Proven product - over 20 years in the field - 65' self-floating cable (no floats), with UL cord - Water-cooled motors, no oil to leak - Power supply 115VAC-250 Watts in weatherproof casing - 24 volts at unit - Self monitoring - no missed spots - Dolphin Pool CleanerSaves electricity and backwashing costs up to 50% - Saves chemical costs up to 30% UNIT WEIGHT: 21 lbs without cable
Customer Reviews
I purchased my Dolphin Pool Cleaner four years ago at our local Leslie's. I had a Kreepy Krauly which worked fairly well but, since my pool has only one skimmer inlet, the surface wouldn't get adequately skimmed when the KK was being used (even with the KK skimmer plate which allowed for some skimming while vacuuming). While we don't have many trees in West Texas, any that are shed seem to end up in my pool ;-)
I have been completely satisfied with the Dolphin. In the four years I have owned it I have needed only two repairs -- the first about 2 years ago was done under warranty and required sending the Dolphin to a repair station. This winter my Dolphin stopped moving and I tracked (pun intended) the problem to a worn drive track. I was able to fix this myself after ordering the correct parts.
While not having many trees, West Texas does have a lot of dust and wind. Prior to the Dolphin Pool Cleaner it was a battle to keep the pool clean but now it remains sparkling. I don't know why the previous two reviewers have had such problems, but mine covers the entire pool without difficulty. You do need to pay attention to the flow in the pool since that can affect the Dolphin's cleaning pattern. I tend to run it at least every other day throughout the year since we don't close our pool for the winter.
I've noticed two fringe benefits to the Dolphin. First, the agitation from the upward stream from the pump (especially when it is at the top of its climb of a wall) helps move surface debris and the skimmer is more effective. Second, since the collection bag microfilters the water, I only have to backwash my filter about one tenth as often as previously. This saves time, work, water, and chemicals.
Four years ago I paid about $850 for the Dolphin. This is my 5th season of use. Amortized at less than $200 per year this has been a great investment for me. My only regret is not having spent the extra money for the model with remote control. Sometimes there is an area - usually at the shallow end - that I want to clean first.
O.K., you do have to clean the bag but that is not much of a chore. I just dump the debris in the trash and then spray the bag with a hose to remove the dirt. Actually, there are disposable bags available and I did purchase some to use in the winter but they are rather expensive so I prefer the bag cleaning route.
I have recommended the Dolphin Pool Cleanerto friends and I would buy another.
This is an excellent example of soaking the consumer. You can buy an entire coffee maker for the price of this Cuisinart Coffee Maker Replacement Carafe, but once you've committed to the Cuisinart coffee maker, you've got to buy their replacement carafe only because nothing else will fit. And it's not terribly well made (fairly thin glass), which is why the original one broke so easily.
quipped with Cuisinart's special lid that reduces oxygen intake so coffee stays fresh longer, this 10-cup, tempered-glass carafe is beautifully shaped and thoughtfully designed. Calibrations, for example, are marked near the handle for easy reference when filling the carafe to a desired level. The stay-cool plastic handle fits the hand comfortably, and the plastic rim prevents chipping. The carafe fits any Cuisinart 12-cup coffeemaker except one designed to hold a thermos carafe.
Fits Cuisinart 10-cup coffeemakers
Made of tempered glass
Calibrations marked near handle for easy reference when filling
Comfortable stay-cool plastic handle; plastic rim prevents chipping
Lid minimizes oxygen intake so coffee stays fresh longer
I had purchased about two weeks ago. OK, I'll write a review. Here we go: In a world where carafes often go unnoticed, many Cuisinart Coffee Maker Replacement Carafe and carafe-like kitchen accessories struggled to rise above the masses; to gain recognition; to find some way to be different. This carafe, all by itself, did just that. Bravely staying put in the coffee maker while near-boiling coffee dripped in, resolutely holding this coffee for up to several hours so that the Joe wouldn't just flow freely across the kitchen counter top, this carafe decided to make a difference. Sometimes our world seems to be coming apart at the seams, but you can count on this Cuisinart Coffee Maker Replacement Carafe to hold your coffee together in one place. Coming soon to a theater near you. (I'm here all week; try the roast beef).
