The most dreaded work for a pool owner is cleaning their pool, often because of which majority of the pool owners don’t make use of their pool as much as they would like to.
This dreadful work of cleaning one’s pool is already taken care of by robot pool cleaners. The Aquabot Pool Rover S2-40i is one such robot pool cleaner which is ideal for a quick and easy cleaning of your pool. Just by maneuvering over the pool surface this pool rover cleans the debris, collects dirt and also filters the water making it clearer and purer.
Technical Specifications
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Weight: 22 pounds Dimensions: 17.5 x 18.3 x 11.9 inches, light build Surface Suitability: All kinds of surface (tile, vinyl, concrete and fiberglass) Pool level Suitability: Above- ground pool Pool shape Suitability: Suitable for all pool shapes Limit of Surface width: up to 40 feet Cleaning Area Covered: 8000 sq. ft per hour Timer: It comes with Internal Timer with auto/shut off Electrical Specification: 110V/60 Hz Cleans: Pool Floor, cove wall and lower wall Cable Length: 40ft kink free Cable with Detangler Pump Motor: Brush less, individually sealed, High Performing Wheels: extra-wide, non-marring and non-direct Incline Climb limit: Up to 60 degrees Affordability: approx. $300 Filter: Filters 80-85 gallons per minute |
Review
Build Quality and Look
The Aquabot Pool Rover S2-40i comes with the dimensions of 17.5 x 18.3 x 11.9 inches and with the weight of 22 pounds which makes it a light build and easy to use device which makes the task of putting it in water and taking it out easy for almost everyone. The Aquabot S2-40i comes with a power supply and a controller, the pool rover comes already assembled, and a 40 feet swivel cord floating cable. This Aquabot cleaner can be used easily by taking just a couple of minutes to connect the cables. All you need to do is plug the power supply in a GFCI outlet and then plug the floating power cable from the cleaner into the power supply. Then just put the cleaner in your pool with the right side up and just set the required cleaning cycle and that’s it. The filter of the rover can be accessed by taking the top part out and then can be cleaned by just washing it.
Then all you have to do is leave the rest of the work up to the Rover. Even though the majority of the People wouldn’t really care about how their pool cleaner seems in appearance, even then you can’t overlook the refreshing blue colour look of Aquabot Pool Rover S2-40i.
Cleaning Technique
As discussed already Aquabot Pool Rover S2-40i is a robotic pool cleaner. The Robotic pool cleaners vary from traditional cleaners in their working. Traditional pool cleaners use the technique of suction and pressure. Whereas, robotic cleaners are much more advanced and are the latest type of cleaners. Using robotic cleaners is way easier than traditional pool cleaners. As Aquabot pool rover S2-40i is a robotic pool cleaner to use it all you have to do is just plug them into an outlet and put it into the pool and leave the work of removing debris and dirt to the pool rover. Aquabot pool rover uses a direction guidance-locking pin for exact navigation which helps it in navigating the pool area on its own. The wheels of Aquabot Pool Rover S2-40i are extra-wide and non-marring and have no gears or timing belts.
These wheels allow the pool rover to easily move over any vinyl-liner ripples and footprints it is also able to move on hard-surfaces like floors with pebble finish and also gently along fiberglass gel-coat finishes. The Pool Rover’s free spinning wheels allow it to never stick on the surface, the customization of forward and reversed time settings allow it to climb inclines up to 60 degrees while filtering up to 4,500 GPH filtering all size of debris down to two microns. This rover also comes along with a 34-quart maximum capacity microfiltration bag. The removal from tiny dirt to any large leaf is easily trapped in its filtration bag which is easily cleaned and is reusable. The high performing pump motor of pool rover provides the function of hydraulically jet-propelling and siphons thorough a stirring 4,800 gallons of water per hour.
Usage
This robotic pool cleaner can be termed as a quite user-friendly cleaner. The top access to the microfiltration bag makes it easy for the users to take it out and clean it. The provided 40 feet EZ swivel cable has an adjustable axle pin which has been integrated into the device to make sure of maximum coverage and de-tangling of the cable. On comparing it with the Suction and pressure Side Pool Cleaners you will discover how with a suction side pool cleaner you need to connect the suction side of the plumbing which will allow it to continuously suck the water out while it’s running. And in case of pressure Side Pool Cleaners, you need to attach it to the circulation system on the pressure side. That will let the water get pumped back into the pool.
In short, using either a suction side or pressure side pool cleaner won’t allow you to just leave the cleaner inside the pool unattended. The entire process takes whole lot of time out of your life. This is where the robotic cleaners like the pool rover S2-40i excel.
Moreover, with the high-powered suction, the Aquabot Pool Rover is able to clean your pool in a short span. The need for chemically treating the pool is also taken care of with the efficient micro filtration treatment done by the cleaner. You are also provided with the setting options of one and, two-hour cycles, which one can chose according their specific demand.
Even though the cleaner promises the cleaning of the side walls and ladder, it fails to keep its promise in this regard. The users do not find it useful for cleaning side walls a ladder.
Operating Cost
Whenever spending an amount of $300 one definitely thinks about the other costs that it will be incurring. And also, will this product be worth the money or not? To answer these questions let us all look in to the operating cost of this pool cleaner. The Aquabot Pool Rover has several money efficient features. Let us look into those. The feature of setting the automatic shut off, helps with it being energy efficient. The automatic shut off feature turns itself off after the set time and does not keep going pointlessly after the cleaning is done.
The wide wheels of the rover move swiftly avoiding the basic operational problems faced during an incline. The major cost saving feature of the product is its microfiltration. The microfiltration helps in not only clearing the water but also circulates water ending up saving you around 30% on chemical usage. The filter of the rover can also be cleaned easily and is reusable so one does not have to use a new filter after every cleaning cycle. Also, considering the time that one is able to save when using this is also cost-effective in the long run.
Safety
The safety of one and their family is a huge concern and priority. The Aquabot pool rover can be considered as a safe product as all Aquabot products are approved by ETL. The ETL Mark is proof of product obedience to North American safety standards. ETL Listed Marking is served as proof of product compliance in industry standards. Majority of the consumers consider it as a symbol of safety. According to the ETL there have been no reports regarding any injuries by this pool cleaner. So, it is a safe to use product.
Conclusion
To wrap it all up, the Aquabot Pool Rover S2-40i is an ideal pool cleaner for an above ground pool. The pool rover comes with the various features of microfiltration bag, swivel cable, automatic shut off feature and non-marring wheels. If your basic requirement is to have a robot cleaner taking care of the dirt, debris and leaves of your pool then go for it but if your main problem is related to algae cleaning then this might not be an ideal choice. All the pool cleaners come with their share of suitability and shortcomings. So, it depends on your specific needs and expectations from the device and if it fulfills those needs or not.
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FAQs (Must Read)
Q. Can the Aquabot Pool rover be left unattended during the cleaning cycle?
A. Yes, the Aquabot Pool Rover S2-40i can be left unattended during the cleaning. All it requires is plugging it in the outlet and setting a cycle time of 1 or 2 hour and then leaving it in the pool for that time period.
Q. What can be done when the pool rover moves slowly and doesn’t seem to be cleaning the dirt?
A. When the movement of the rover is slow compared to previous time usage, one needs to make sure that they have thoroughly cleaned the filter bag of all the dirt and debris after using it. The suction ports also need to be free from dirt and any other sort of clogging.
Q. What can be done when the cleaner is stuck at one place and doesn’t seem to be moving?
A. In case the cleaner stops at one place and doesn’t seem to move to the rest of the pool area. One needs to check the axle set up which can be adjusted using the pin configuration. This will make the cleaner move in the other parts of the pool.
Q. How to access the filter bags and clean it?
A. the filter bags can be accessed by removing the top part of the device. After removing the top part gently pull the elastic band around the suction ports and then turn the bag inside out. Then, the filter bag can be cleaned with a garden hose.
Q. Does this cleaner remove algae from the pool surface.
A. If there are algae at the surface of the pool then the cleaner will not be able to clean it. As the cleaner can pick debris up to 2 microns only. On an encounter with algae, the cleaner will get clogged as it doesn’t have a brush to clean off the algae.
Q. Does this product come with Warranty?
A. Yes, the Aquabot Pool Rover S2-40i comes with a 1-year warranty.
Q. Will it work in saltwater pool?
A. Yes, the pool rover will work just as well even in a saltwater pool.
Q. Can this run automatically everyday for 1 or 2 hours?
A. Even though it has a timer which needs to be set according to the needs of the user for 1 or 2 hours. However, it cannot run automatically every day on its own.
Q. Does this get rid of leaves and sands?
A. Yes, the pool rover can easily get rid of all the dirt and leaves. However, if the pool is filled with leaves you just need to clean the filter more often
Q. How to prevent the coiling of the cable?
A. To prevent the cable from getting coiled up you just need to change the axle set-up. The reason for coiling up is most likely because it is turning too sharply. Then use the E-Z Swivel to straighten out the cable.
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