How well does it clean gunite steps inside pool?
524426
it gets up the leaves but i have some sand from my filter system that shoots into my poole and it will not get it up
524427
I did not even let the Scrubber "climb" up the stairs, as you will be in a position of 45 degrees and constantly pushing the engines as the computer program can not "process" working that angle. I bought a sheet of PVC, to create a wall that closes the sector steps to avoid that situation. In short: for the floor and walls this is a great product, but not for the steps.
524428
It did not clean my steps at all; it also never climbed to the water line. It would come within a foot or so , but that was it. Nitro customer service was of no help at all.Also, when the motor failed after 12 months and 2 weeks, they said: sorry, you're out of warranty. I would avoid this cleaner and buy a cleaner that has good reviews and good customer service. Bob K.
524429
It can climb to the steps once for a while but not in every time it was turned on. When it can climb to the steps then it cleans. Thus, it is not a great reliable tool for cleaning steps.
524430
Rarely climbs the steps...maybe once every 4-5 cleaning cycles...and when it does, does it isn't very effective...but does GREAT job randomly cleaning the rest of the pool and walls.
524431
Sucks at steps. unless its like one of those steep ledge ones. if it's a cascading step/bench step. (gunite/plaster pool that's rectangular shaped with curved corners that I resurfaced with epoxy paint after 15 years)
524432
Only area that this cleaner can get hung up. I put my pool pole across steps so cleaner will not attempt to clean this area.
889717
My pool is bigger and this cleaner is amazing, the best $500 I have spent. Gets alittle scary when it crawls up the walls lol
1982063
I bought this for my in-ground pool that is free-form with an uneventful and sloped bottom. It works very well, with great vacuuming capacity-picking up leaves, dirt, and even stones. It takes me about 10 minutes to clean the pool bottom each day before swimming. The key is to turn it on before submersing it in the water.
2198500
Hi Linda, I've been pretty pleased with this pool cleaner so far. I don't get rocks in my pool, but I would think it shouldn't be a problem picking them up. The only issue I've had is, it will get hung on the main drain. I'm going to install a low profile drain when it gets warmer. I had a Polaris for years, which worked really well, but I got tired of replacing the expensive booster pumps.Hope this helps.
1084543
Yes. My pool is below ground level and it works fine, even around steps. Above ground pools are an issue because of the ladders.
511860
Yes, it does an excellent job of climbing and cleaning all walls, even on my oddly shaped pool with built in stairs. It is much more thorough on the walls than my old Aquabot. It has no problems with main drains. It has never gotten stuck on a drain.
1607188
Hopefully you have not purchased it yet because it is a real piece of junk! It dose not do well at all on steps and would continually just get stuck. Our pool is 18 x 36 with full length steps at each end and it never cleaned them once. Seriously this is a really flawed design, do not buy it, I have already replaced mine and can't give it away!
1030278
I can't respond to the specific brand of above ground pool - Intex - because we have a different brand of pool. Our pool is above ground, with rigid metal sides that are very sturdy - it was installed by a pool shop. The cleaner works very well in our pool.
1913785
The Aquabot does an excellent job. It cleans the sides of the pool almost to the top. We have an edge of pollin all around the very top of the rim. We need to brush that to loosen it up. Our pool is a free form style so the sides of the pool are rounded. I do not know what the results would be for a rectangular of square pool. Shock does a very good job of removing the stains with the assistance of the Aquabot.
1428092
I believe this particular model is reccomended for concrete and gunite pools so I would stay away from this one, as you want something that has rubber brushes. Also, not happy with this aqua bot and would not recommend. Already had it sent to be repaired after only two months and having problems with it again this year. Didn't even have it for a year. Hope this helps.
1791899
I used mine to remove paint and stain from the patio around our pool. It did an awesome job and depending how much downward pressure you put, will determine how much concrete it removes.
1076072
Just purchased this pool cleaner. Mine is trying to climb up the walls but just does quite make it. I adjusted the skimmer and the wheel revolutions are correct. I'm going to try adding more hose because I noticed that it does loop once because of the turning. My pool is basically clean. I purchased this because all other cleaners that I've had, always got stuck near the steps. This one doesn't so I'm satisfied. If I can get it to climb, I'll be very satisfied.
2234895
I have been using mine regularly for about a month now and I haven't had any problems out of mine. I love it. It does a great job cleaning our pool and it is 13 feet deep on deepest end. I would purchase again.
1593580
I have never tried it but it should be no problem. But if you have a cover on the pool, it really shouldn't need cleaning.
491919
I've not had any problems with this auto pool cleaner. It work's great! I have an above ground pool and I vacuum it every other day. I'm very pleased with it so far. Also my pool is not real smooth on the bottom. I have some wrinkles to and I had concerns after buying it. But no problems with it running on around on the bottom.
1298782
It should work the same as it does for an above-ground pool - meaning that it will only clean the bottom and any slopes. It does not climb the sides of the pool like those that are especially made for in-ground pools.
2128214
It worked fine on the wooden steps I have. Go slow on dirty areas and a little faster on the cleaner sections. It's a time saver for sure. Dola.