Thank you for the awesome unboxing and showing! Think I’m gonna. Grab one!!

Thanks, I got one of these from our pool guy but did not get any instructions from him (other than "this baby will keep the pool clean, just drop it in and switch on") - so now I know how to clean it! I can confirm it is a top quality unit. You reminded me about the blue tooth connection, so I am going to download the app right now and see how that goes. Thanks from Switzerland.

Really appreciate the honest review

Thank you for doing this video man

Very helpful and informative video. I was intimidated with the technology but it’s so simple.

Awesome video!

Thank u for making video🎉

Thanks! Very good visual

I agree. Maytronics father a soild name quality product. I had Dolphin deluxe4. For 4yr. Loved it..

Great video. Thank you!

I've sold( & use) about a 100 of these. I maintain pools for about 30 or so customers & more than half have this model. Great video, but I'd like to add that you do not have to take the filter grids out of the basket to clean them. When you pull the basket out simply use your water hose to spray from the inside out thru the filter grids till clean. No need to snap them all out. The ONLY problem I have with these units, is after a couple years(especially if people leave them in the pool all the time when not in use) is the long blue cord starts to twist up real bad, get "sticky" and will not straighten back out, having to order a new cord. So after each use take it out & store it on the dolly. Also after several uses stretch the cord out straight on the deck/yard) in the bright sun for the day(out of the pool!) & let it straighten out for the day. Hope this helps some & again, great video. By the way, you can get the S200 for a good bit cheaper if you don't want all the bells & whistles(app, dolly, prorammimg) as it is the same unit!

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

Jay great feedback, thank you. Agreed on all accounts. The bluetooth is a silly option since the delay is brutal, I do the same with my cord- letting it out on the lawn to get it perfectly straight again. If this isn't done I'm sure eventually it will kink and ruin the cord. And very good point on the filter elements not needing to be popped out.

Good job with the video and your narration. Thankyou for the independent review and information.

@MidknightMechanics

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the feedback.

Great review, good shots of the robot and explanation of how it works. The reason nobody shoots their cleaner videos with the pool really dirty is because they dont want to have the chemical balance problem you talk about at the end of this video when the pool gets so far out of whack it takes multiple days to get it back into swimmable shape. Im trying to find out how many microns the fine filter bag is.

nice vid

Fernando- Thank you for watching my friend. Those are details they fixed in the S series. The filters are super fine, like an automotive air filter. My pool water stays unbelievably clean while the S300i is doing its thing, never anything kicked up into the water. I usually just let the robot run 2 regular cleaning cycles so it hits every square inch. My cable also does not have the spinning swivel- it just floats at the top of the water- i've never seen it tangle or deform, i'm surprised you have that issue. Maybe they changed the composition of the cord and fixed the issues you had. Since I bought it, i haven't touched the manual cleaner in months- I'm so happy with it's performance. I don't have the time to manually vac it, and what a brutal task that was especially with my screwed up liner. The Dolphin is basically priceless to me. When i posted this video in August i had actually already had it for a couple months already- it just took me a little while to edit and upload it. -Nick

@michaelmaunsell2128

6 жыл бұрын

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Hey thanks for posting this video. This is the only review online that is legit and not a paid review on youtube. Initially I was content with purchasing an aquabot, but when I saw the reviews were below 3 stars on Amazon, I decided to look around a bit more. I came across your video and decided to go with a Dolphin Nautilus, pretty excited about unboxing it and getting it in the pool tomorrow.

@missionimpossible4648

6 жыл бұрын

Dan Kase hey did you ever get the nautilus? What are your thoughts?

@ajpslpmrp

6 жыл бұрын

I had awuabot supreme for 5 years tangles every single time and bottom load. terrible design. Just sold it online and getting my Dolphin T55i tomorrow. I will post video once I get I up and running for everyone

Great Video...I will have to buy one this year...I hesitate with Hayward Aquavac 650 and Maytronics Dolphin S300i....So, I think that I will buy Maytronics...

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that man. My friend Tom just bought the new model, called the T45 I think? He loves it, just as much as i still love my s300i. Goes to show they are still doing something right.

this is what I need

Hi! Great video, thanks for uploading it. I would like to ask you a couple of questions, if you don't mind. I own a Dolphin Supreme M4 since around 2010, and i didn't get the best results. I usually have my pool just like yours in the video, transparent water with green stuff and some kind of dust in the bottom. I usually experience 3 issues: 1- The robot seems to pick up the dust, but it actually just passes through the machine, so i end up with no dust on the bottom of the pool, but with turbulent "White" water. 2- The robot doesn't seem to reach some corners of the pool. 3- After a while, as the cable has no spinning swieble, the cable begins to spin in odd ways, and begins to deform. Do you experience any of this issues? I'm concerned most of all in the first issue, since, the robot ends up being just leaf collecting device, and i end up cleaning the pool manually, hope you can help me to see if buying this new one might actually work! Thanks a lot again.

I just got one des a good job happy with it . Had a tiger shark before this and this does a lot better job

I just received it now Looks beautiful and has best function what I need. Swibler is a quite important device to avoid cable twist. Another merit is a voltage of power supply. It's 110~250 free voltage which is no need a voltage trance device. Only I wonder that a digital switch on power supply for power on/off. It seems be week, and impossible to repair by myself if it's breakdown.

Thank you for sharing that but of info on the warranty being voided if you purchase it from Amazon. I also buy almost everything I need from Amazon. Do you know why it gets voided?

Awesome review Nick. Now it's 5 years on, have you had to change it replace anything? Would you expect it to last another 5 years? My 3m x 7.5m pool only gets fine dust and bugs so the super fine filter is what I need.

@MidknightMechanics

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that onTVAustralia. The only thing I've had to replace, is the rubber flap on the back called the "quick drain flap". I've been so damn happy with this vacuum. And now you'll notice the prices have come down on these. Back in the day, I paid somewhere in the $1300-1450US range. Now, my buddy Tom bought the newer model with all the same features, for around $800 (without the cart). I predict in 5 years I'll just have to replace the little tank treads, and MAYBE the motor, you never know. It still has fantastic suction right now though. And I use it 1 to 3 times a week from opening to closing season (Apr to Sep).

@OnTVaustralia

3 жыл бұрын

@@MidknightMechanics what do you think of the new wifi capability?

How is the unit holding up? Are you still happy with it?

Dolphin s300i also a good one to remove algues? (algues which are hardly remove handly) And fine dust/sand?

Thanks for the great review. Since this Dolphin keeps the water moving and you use it so often, do you still need a pool pump? My pool pump keeps breaking and I would love to not have to deal with the pool pump costs or repair and electricity. Also, I can't lift much weight because of a former injury. How much does the robot weigh and is it heavy when lifting it out of the water? What if there's sand or dirt on the pool floor? Does it remove the dirt? Thanks again.

@MidknightMechanics

7 жыл бұрын

Judy Nichols Thank you very much for the feedback. The Dolphin does a great job helping circulate water but unfortunately you absolutely still need your standard pool pump and filter. since the pool pump circulates from the main drain on the floor and through the skimmer, the robots will never do as good a job with circulation as the pump does to mix your chemicals and filter your water. Just make sure to around to pool stores offering insentives for pool pump because Energy Star offers DEEP discounts on pumps. Many pool stores have the opportunity to give 1 or a couple customers a pump that is subsidized by the electric companys/Energy Star. And to answer your weight question, unfortunately it gets around 35-40 pounds when pulling it out of the water because of the weight from the water trapped inside, before it drains out. One solution would be to use the remote control feature and drive it up your stairs so that it will have much less water in it, and it'll be closer to pull out to the pool deck. And yes it does pull up the dirt and sand without issue. Hope this helps :)

@MidknightMechanics

7 жыл бұрын

Judy Nichols Just one more thing. If your pump keeps breaking, try and look up a place that repairs automotive alternators and starters. Since the pump is a giant electric motor- those guys could help you fix it for cheap.

You had the power cord hooked around the pool ladder - ?

Thanks for the review. Can you give us an update? I'm curious if it is still going strong or has it had issues. Is there a newer model you'd recommend over this one or do you stand by as this model still being one of the best?

@sarahdignam7758

5 жыл бұрын

Its still going strong

Mine last exactly 7 days over the two year warranty. Expensive for only lasting two seasons.

@MidknightMechanics

3 жыл бұрын

That really stinks man. Mine is still going strong, 5 years later without 1 problem.

Hi. Will this remove fine dust from the ground? I am living in a dusty country.

@MidknightMechanics

6 жыл бұрын

Tamim Almeaan Yes it does. I have a vinyl liner, and when it is done, it has a classic squeaky-clean feel to it. No dirt, dust or fine particles. One thing it can't do is pick up small Pebbles, they are too heavy.

Hello, can someone tell me please, what the difference is between S300 and the S300i?

Where can this model be purchased?

where did you buy it? not many sell this model or the Ative 30i online.

@MidknightMechanics

8 жыл бұрын

Easton Pool and Spa. www.eastonpool.com/

So you have had this product for 5 months now...how is it? I am curious if the cord is tangling on you?

@MidknightMechanics

8 жыл бұрын

Tangling? not really Jason. These new ones don't have the swivel, but since it floats on top of the water, i've never had to stretch it out or untangle it...

I've got a dolphins Nautilus // just got it , it works great, however the cord twists up bad.. HELP. what am I doing wrong?

@MidknightMechanics

8 жыл бұрын

Glen does it have the standard, blue floating cord? Mine never tangles so i'm surprised. Maybe try plugging in the robot at one end of the pool, and walk the robot to the other side to place it into the water. That way it stretches out the cord right from the get go.

I just purchased the Maytronics Dolphin S200, I didn't open my pool yet. No more manual labor for me......

Does the dolphin s300i also clean the steps in the pool? I bought a dolphin s300i. It cleans the pool but not the steps. Its just does not go on the steps.

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

It really depends on how steep your stairs are. Some of them it has no issues with, some are too big/tall for it to climb.

@shwethanandakumar7500

4 жыл бұрын

Midknight Mechanics : the steps are similar to ones show in this video. Still it just does not go on the the stairs

Thx for review. I have this cleaner and struggle with debris leaking out when I pull it out of pool. Any tips? Thx

Are you still happy with your Dolphin S300i? Does it have a large opening to pick up large debris? we have a tree that drops these huge seeds (1" diameter) into our pool and clogs most cleaners...

@MidknightMechanics

8 жыл бұрын

Hey Robin. Still very happy. Opened up the pool 2 weeks ago, just let the Dolphin clean it up. It also helps circulate the water around and kick up the crap stuck to the liner that the robot might not get, so that the skimmer can take it in, and run through my sand filter. The opening is 1.5 inches, nothing has ever clogged the opening (yet).

@JLsBaBeeR

8 жыл бұрын

We did not get the robot. Thank you for checking back.

Hi , Great video, I recently changed out my motor and when I tried using the Bluetooth it asks for a serial number. I threw the box away and lost the manual years ago. Could I borrow your serial number? (anyone with S300I) I love this thing and when I go away I use the app's schedule feature. Appreciate any help. Maytronics and my local pool store were not any help. Thanks Steve

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Steve. Go to the "about" section on my KZread so you can send me a direct message/email.

@horsepowerjunkie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi midknight, I appreciate the reply. I did find a workaround today. I watch a video showing how to hold the weekday button on the controller down for 10 seconds and then the unit just powers on when electricity is applied. I hooked it up to a smart switch and my problem is solved

Do you still have this unit? How has it been for you and if not, how long did it last?

@MidknightMechanics

Жыл бұрын

Happy to report it still works very well. Maytronics made this unit to only have about 5-6 parts that were replaceable, in a good way. And the only thing I've ever replaced is the rubber quick drain flap. No issues with motor or treads, or the control board no matter how many times it's accidentally been rained on. Soon, i might replace the electrical cord because it's starting to fall apart.

@lucianagiannotta4395

Жыл бұрын

@@MidknightMechanics Thank you for your reply. That's awesome! I'm thinking of breaking down and getting one...

Have you used the Bluetooth function? Do you need it? I have an 18'x33' Above Ground Oval Pool, I have tried 3 different cleaners and all of them have been "dumb" cleaners that just roam around randomly and they ALL miss atleast 1/3 of the poo, even after running 3-5 cycles. I was looking at this model because it has the Bluetooth function so I could "Drive" it to places it misses, But the question becomes, Does it actually miss anything? If not, then there may be no need to get the Bluetooth function at all, but rather just a "Smart" robot that actually know's where it's going and where it's been... Thanks!!

@MidknightMechanics

7 жыл бұрын

Great question Chad. To be honest, I've only used the Bluetooth feature about 5 times since I bought it in 2015. I went into this purchase saying "i NEED the remote control ability". But the truth is, the lag time from the phone or smart device over bluetooth to the robot is long, so it's not the easiest thing to control. Especially when the robot has to activate the other jet to be able to turn left and right which is how it works, instead of say- making one tread go one way, and the other tread go the other way to spin on it's access. I Bluetooth once this year because there was a tiny pile of leaf/bug stuff on my stairs and i used it to jump onto the stair and suck it up. Which is the incredibly lazy way to do it when it would take 2 seconds with a net. I've never had to run the Dolphin more than 2 times to hit every inch of the liner in the full cycle mode. I guess by now it's done its math calculations to map out the dimensions of my in-ground. If not having the remote control feature saves hundreds- i'd skip it. But, with bluetooth the other great thing about it is, you can tell it to do a ultra clean, which increases suction and slows the movement down- making it clean for 1, 2 or 2.5 hours. Then, if it missed something at the waterline- you can have it only do the walls and waterline. Or floor only, or a quick clean, etc. On the power adapter is several options for full cycle, half cycle, etc, but no where near as many fine tuning options as in the Dolphin app over Bluetooth. -Nick

I am very happy with mine, it is far superior to any of the suction cleaners.

@KL-xg2ys

7 жыл бұрын

How often do algae show up in your pool? Does the M300i gets all the algae out of the pool?

Which Caddy does this fit??

@MidknightMechanics

8 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean Jon. The S300i comes with it's own caddy.

did anyone review the bluetooth or Wifi functions?

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

I thought I mentioned it later in the video but maybe not. I can tell you, with the new versions of Bluetooth it's probably much better, but the delay is pretty bad on this one. I only use it once in a blue moon, it's really not needed.

How much is cost?

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

They have come down a lot since I made this video. This one was $1800. Now, you can spend $550 to $1500 on a Maytronics Dolphin. They have many new models to choose from.

Hello, can it clean curve walls?

@MidknightMechanics

8 жыл бұрын

+Christian Gomez Yes it can my friend. Very easily.

Man I'm trying to get this thing to work right now, I'm taking care of someone's house. It seems like a piece of garbage. I have tried every combination of buttons (including just pressing the button) and it starts to move a bit, then I return in 15 minutes and it hasn't ever gotten more than 5 feet away and it's stopped up against a wall. What do you know another garbage product in this world.

The most annoying part of cleaning the pool is if it has fine algae layer all over on the bottom. I bought this bot and it fails miserably, since the idiots did not include a fine speed/water jet strength control (the app is just a stupid gimmick without that). It just stirs up all the algae until the perfectly clean see through pool becomes a big green mess. There should be a super slow and weak mode for fine dirt on the floor.

THE POWER SUPPLY NO WORK....WHERE IS THE COSTUMER SERVICES ?????? PLEASE !!!!!