New Dolphin pool cleaner

thrashj7

Member
May 17, 2017
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Vancleave, MS
Pool Size
26000
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Liquid Chlorine
My old, bought in 2015, Dolphin Nautilus model 99996323 finally died. Now looking for a replacement Dolphin. I'm looking to stay in the $5-$700 range. Several appear to be very similar.
Nautilus CC
E20
Proteus DX3
Escape
All these under $600. Anybody have any experience/input on these models? My local pool stores don't sell these.
My pool is an inground 16.5'x35.5' with an 8' deep end. The old Dolphin worked great in it.
 
I would suggest calling Marina Pool Spa 303-985-0077, Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm MDT in Lakewood, CO. They can advise on a current robot that would fit your needs at a great price.
 
+1. I'm pretty sure it's the only time in my life that someone actively pushed me to the cheaper model when they had both to sell.

Other places may have been indifferent as to which one I bought, but nobody ever said that the cheaper one did the same job and unless I could tell them why I needed the bells and whistles, then I didn't need all the bells and whistles.
 
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What is wrong with yours? I just replaced a bunch of parts on mine yesterday and it's running like new again for ~$80.
Motor was pretty much completely frozen up. I have repaired this one couple of times but just not worth it to repair again for the cost . I got 8 years out of it so it's time for another. It was a good one though.
I went with the Evo 502 this time after reading some reviews. I hope it holds up as well as the Dolphin did. So far I like it a LOT!
 
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