Just curious if anyone is using a solar powered skimmer? Seems a bit gimmicky? Looking for opinions.
Anyone using a solar powered skimmer?
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Battle of the Solar Skimmers: Ariel vs Betta 2 Bake off!!!
So as my Betta makes its way across the country, I have promised to do a side to side comparison. Step 1 is how much stuff does each one pick up. So I cleaned out the Ariel and put it into the pool this morning with a clean basket. I will leave it in for 5 days (until Tuesday morning) and then...
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I love my Betta SE Plus. Not gimmicky. Does a great job clearing small floaties and helps to keep the skimmer clear. Pushes stuff off the sides and in areas of weak circulation.
This is a good thread. I opted for the 3 year warranty for some piece of mind.
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This is a good thread. I opted for the 3 year warranty for some piece of mind.
Betta SE Plus
Well, I was randomly surfing on Amazon (yes I have a problem). And I discovered a Betta SE Plus. It has the missing feature we were all looking for adaptor based charging in addition to solar. Now I just got my Betta 2 back, but had they offered me an upgrade to the plus I probably would have...
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Thanks, how about leaves? Not talking about leaves in the fall, but leaves after a good windstorm.I love my Betta SE Plus. Not gimmicky. Does a great job clearing small floaties and helps to keep the skimmer clear. Pushes stuff off the sides and in areas of weak circulation.
This is a good thread. I opted for the 3 year warranty for some piece of mind.
Betta SE Plus
Well, I was randomly surfing on Amazon (yes I have a problem). And I discovered a Betta SE Plus. It has the missing feature we were all looking for adaptor based charging in addition to solar. Now I just got my Betta 2 back, but had they offered me an upgrade to the plus I probably would have...
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It works on leaves but you're limited by the size of basket. It would not work on a good windstorm like this one 
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What makes you think you need a secondary skimmer?
Have you done everything you can to fine-tune your existing skimming?
Do you have a variable speed pump?
Do you have adjustable "eyeball" return fittings?
I only ask because I'm projecting. I have all the automation I could bolt on to my pool. And I will be spending most of today fixing one of my systems. Then tomorrow fixing a different one. The more gizmos, the bigger p.i.t.a. you'll have.
Have you done everything you can to fine-tune your existing skimming?
Do you have a variable speed pump?
Do you have adjustable "eyeball" return fittings?
I only ask because I'm projecting. I have all the automation I could bolt on to my pool. And I will be spending most of today fixing one of my systems. Then tomorrow fixing a different one. The more gizmos, the bigger p.i.t.a. you'll have.
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I have 2 skimmers weir doors on the skimmers, variable speed pump, full automation.
And 2 Betta solar skimmers. I dont like anything floating in my pool. I am an overkill kind of person.
And 2 Betta solar skimmers. I dont like anything floating in my pool. I am an overkill kind of person.
When they work they're charming but be prepared to get aggravated as this happens more then you care.
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These things have come along way in the last few years. The current Betta’s are turning out to be very reliable. While my Betta 2 required frequent repairs, my Betta SE and Betta SE Plus have both been running for a year with no issues.
Thats pretty good for a robot that costs in the $350 range. As always I recommend getting the longest warranty possible.
While we are talking about warranty their service is excellent. They ship you a refurbished on and you ship you old one back. They pay for all the shipping as part of the extended warranty purchase.
Thats pretty good for a robot that costs in the $350 range. As always I recommend getting the longest warranty possible.
While we are talking about warranty their service is excellent. They ship you a refurbished on and you ship you old one back. They pay for all the shipping as part of the extended warranty purchase.
I hate it when that happens!!It works on leaves but you're limited by the size of basket. It would not work on a good windstorm like this one
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I bought a Betta SE plus last april. I wish I'd bought it sooner.
I am tempted to buy a second one for winter time, for two reasons:
1. the basket can fill up quickly
2. when it is cloudy and raining I have to pull it out and charge it with the wall charger which takes a few hours.
It's got a $60 off coupon today...
I am tempted to buy a second one for winter time, for two reasons:
1. the basket can fill up quickly
2. when it is cloudy and raining I have to pull it out and charge it with the wall charger which takes a few hours.
It's got a $60 off coupon today...
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The regular price on their website is $329. It is nice to have the 30 day return window via Prime. If I recall correctly, Betta gives you 30 days to buy the extended warranty.
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