Solar Breeze: The Robotic Solar-Powered Pool Cleaner Review
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Here is a review of the Solar Breeze Solar Powered Robotic Pool Cleaner. It is a surface skimming cleaner powered by two solar panels on the top. No hoses or a cord as it generates its own power each day to operate. It is a unique automatic pool cleaner to say the least.
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Does it work is the question. The answer is yes. It does exactly what it is designed to do. It will operate on the pool surface from early morning into the night with the pool running or not and continuously skim debris, pollen, dust and leaves off the top. It also is "intelligent" so it won't get stuck in corners and can easily navigate the toughest shaped pools.
As you can see from the video it will spin or reverse out of corners and pick up surface debris with no problems. I also put it through an extreme debris test which it passed with flying colors. I was impressed by how well it skimmed the surface. The fact that it runs for such a long time means that your pool surface will look clean all week long.
It also acts as a chemical dispenser and will hold two 3" Trichlor tablets in a tray. This will allow for even chlorination of the pool surface. This is a great added feature so while the Solar Breeze is running chlorine is being dispensed into the pool.
The unit itself is super lightweight so you will have no problems taking it out when you want to use he pool. The unit must be removed before swimming as it can be damaged if you leave it in the pool while swimming. Solar Breeze also offers a 30 day return policy and a one year warranty but you can void the warranty if you damage the unit by improper use (i.e. swimming with it in the pool).
It has a large debris tray that will hold about twice the amount of debris as your skimmer basket. It also locks into the cleaner very well so it won't come out while the Solar Breeze is operating. There is a fine mesh screen in the debris tray that will trap dirt and small particles also.
According to the manufacturer the Solar Breeze will work fine in a pool with a Spillway or Waterfall feature:
"In most cases the spillways and water falls create a current that pushes the Solar-Breeze away from the falls. Even if it does get caught in the falls, it will tend eventually reverse and back away. We have many customers with falls or spillways."
So while the Sun is hitting the Solar Breeze it will continue to charge the battery. When the Sun goes down it will run off the battery until the charge is extinguished. The next morning when the Sun comes out, the unit will start to run again and charge the battery.
If it gets extremely hot out the battery charging will stop. Here is what the manufacturer says about high operating temperatures:
"The battery has a thermister in it to monitor internal battery temperature. If the internal temperature gets too high, the software that controls charging will stop charging the battery so that it doesn't overheat. The battery operating range is up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. We have many units operating in Arizona, and our charge management system works fine and does not overheat or damage batteries."
I asked the manufacturer if you can operate the Solar Breeze with suction side or pressure side automatic cleaner in the pool:
"We recommend that bottom cleaning devices are removed from the pool when the Solar-Breeze is running, however, it the customer insists on leaving it in their pool, they can acquire some hose weights to place on the hose that will hold it just below the water surface so the Solar-Breeze can pass over top. Most customers find that, with a Solar-Breeze in the pool, the only material that sinks to the bottom is heavier dirt and dust particles that do not float for a long time. In many cases they can get by with only running their bottom cleaner once every week or 10 days."
The Solar Breeze is a great automatic pool cleaner and one that is truly environmentally friendly. It is a very well engineering cleaner and as you can see from the video works great in the pool.
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My jaw dropped when you tossed the debris back into the pool. I would never attempt that in my personal pool. It did a good job of getting most of it, but realistically, some debris will sink to the bottom in a short while while it is waiting to get sucked up. Now we just need a solar powered floor cleaner.
Dave, I had been struggling since 1996 with pine needles (I'm surrounded by them) in my pool and had tried so many types of surface cleaning systems. I decided to spend the money and by this unit and I couldn't be more happy with it. You can see it in action here. Steve Backyard What I really like is the micro filter that cleans the surface scum like lotions and oils and leaves the water sparkling clean. Thank you so much for making these videos and sharing your expertise.
@SPL
10 жыл бұрын
Nice video - nice backyard! Good news is they work so well that they are sold out until October of this year. According to the owner demand was just to great and outpaced their inventory. One of the best cleaners out there.
I bought a house with a pool this May and I wanted to let you know how thankful I am for your movies. They have helped me understand how to maintain my pool. A couple of questions about the Solar Breeze. Can you cut down on your pump / filter time if you have a Solar Breeze? And I read a review on Amazon about the product and the customer was complaining about having to reset the processor in the Solar Breeze. He said it was in the instructions. Can you comment on the processor reset?
Yes. I think it is a great idea. I have it in another pool as a demo. You probably will want to add some hose weights so the hose is below the surface all the time - shouldn't effect the G2. It has a one year warranty and from watching this thing it doesn't look like the parts wear out much. It is pretty simple and light weight. Your paying for R & D basically as it is innovative. It is pretty cool. Maybe run the G2 from 1am-6am. You can try it for 30 days... not sure about return shipping.
This is an amazing cleaner. It leaves the pool surface sparkling like glass, no joke. I also posted a review on my relaunched Blog and it is currently number 5 on my list of Top 10 Pool Cleaners of 2013. I recommend this cleaner if you don't like having cords and hoses in your pool all day long. It also keeps a lot of debris and dirt from dropping to the pool bottom while it is running from early morning until after the Sun goes down. A great choice.
This is a very thorough video! I loved seeing that you tested it with SO MUCH DEBRIS!! Great review and awesome product
That is the only review I have read where they had that problem. Before I try a product I like to read all the reviews online. Frontgate also has about 14 reviews posted. I actually have a demo model that I am putting in multiple pools. It just finished a week at an account with a Japanese Maple over it. The pool was spotless & the customer will buy a Solar Breeze. There is a 30 day trial period & a 1 yr warranty. What does your pool look like and what type of debris do you get?
Yeah, I like to test a product thoroughly before I sell it to my customers or recommend it here on my KZread Channel. The idea just popped into my head at the moment ;). I am actually using a demo unit on my route. It is now in it's fourth pool. Amazingly not much really gets past it and falls to the bottom. I am actively selling this cleaner as I think it works very well. I have a handful of customers who don't like cleaners in their pools due to the hoses. They just lowered the price to $498
Thank you for showing how the unit works at night. I have searching for a solution for keeping my pool cleaner as I have tenants and want to offer both them and myself the best pool experience.
David you have so much aloha for doing this. Much mahalo and good job wearing your gloves!
Here is a look at a very innovative automatic pool cleaner called the Solar Breeze. It is a solar powered robot cleaner that is so cool!
that's really cool! I love solar powered stuff. your customers house looks neat! gorgeous pool.
This thing is almost perfect to use in combination with a G2 hooked to my only skimmer. So the surface would be cleaned. The con looks like it is a bit pricy. Also not sure how long it will last with all these moving part.
As far as running your pool less, most people run their pools too long to begin with. If you tell me the size of your pump, filter and how many gallons are in your pool I can let you know approx. what the minimum run time for you will be. On the pump you will see for example HP 1, HP 1.5 or sometimes PH 1. The filter should have a lable with the filter name and the size is usually listed with a label where a dot has been punched. I have a video on calculating the pool size on my Channel also.
Does it work under the water?
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I have one of these robots and LOVE it. Great product and great company!!!
@eligoliver4280
3 жыл бұрын
How much is it?
@roysgti
3 жыл бұрын
@@eligoliver4280 I think brand new, they are up to 5 or 6 hundred
Do you recommend this one or has a better one come out since you posted this video? I have a lot of trees Cyprus trees around my pool, and I think about this Solar powered pool cleaner every time I skim the pool. I really want to get something like this, for this summer.
@SPL
8 жыл бұрын
+Ryan Johnson THis one works great - the production is sporadic however so I don't think it will be ready for this Summer. Try the PoolSkim if you have 1 1/2" threaded return lines. Works superb. POOLSKIM the automatic pool skimmer - Review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dICosJlpYrHYerQ.html
Question: We have pop up bottom cleaners. Will they interfere with the hose?
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
This cleaner has no hoses.
I have tiny bugs that fall from my screen that encloses the pool. This happens when it rains really hard. Will the Solar Breeze clean it?. I have something that cleans below the surface but nothing that removes those tiny flying bugs on the surface.
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
It will remove all surface debris. Works really well.
Mine works good. Except for the time it sank to the bottom I have no idea what happened. We got it fixed
Had this idea just a little too late. Cool product. I robot for the pool.
The cleaner is good at picking up particle debris. I have a demo unit also that I am testing in pools. The surface water is left sparkling clean. My wife is still not happy about my debris test, as I used my own pool. When she saw the video she slapped me on the back of my head ;)
I have a pool filter and pump if I buy this solar breeze do I still need the filter and pump ?
@SPL
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it doesn't filter the water
Great video but it did sound quite loud, what are your thoughts on the noise level?
@SPL
5 жыл бұрын
It can be a little loud if your bedroom window is over the pool at night and you have your window open you can hear it. But if you are in the backyard and it is running you get used to the noise pretty fast.
@lindahyden
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. They had a special on Sonora Living this morning and they toted how quiet it was, but your video showed it was noisy, so I wondered. @@SPL
How is the solar breeze compared to the betta cleaner
@SPL
3 жыл бұрын
They compare very well together.
Can this be used in vinyl lined salt water pools?
@SPL
5 жыл бұрын
yes, not a problem
what if someone is inside the pool does it go after that person?
@solarpooltech
9 жыл бұрын
t0h3av3n The Solar Breeze will not chase you in the pool, however it should be removed whenever you or your pets are swimming. It has moving parts that are designed to scoop up debris from the surface of your pool.
I am trying to order this cleaner but the company does not answer phones and the cleaner is out of stock. This makes me wondering if there is something bad going on with this company/product.
@SPL
9 жыл бұрын
TheTubebis I haven't hit the panic button yet. Seen this type of silence before with Poolvergnuegen when Hayward bought them out. Thinking someone may be buying them out - Aquabot or Maytronics. Product is to good to just disappear... they are not responding to me also and I have their personal e-mails. Everything is still up so that is a good sign.
@TheTubebis
9 жыл бұрын
Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 Thanks Dave. Hoping your coupon would still work after the acquisition :-).On a separate topic. Can you do a video on how to reduce swim pool water usage by >25% especially in the summer months. In the summer months, I have to refill my pool constantly due to natural evaporation (or maybe unknown leaks). The thing I can think of is a solar blanket but it is a hassle.
@SPL
9 жыл бұрын
TheTubebis I will be testing some chemicals this Summer that are supposed to prevent evaporation by leaving a film on the surface. Sea Clear Solar Shield is the latest one.
It's been 4 years since i last wrote. Just got the pool totally fixed... How is the solar breeze these days measuring up to the newer competition?
@SPL
5 жыл бұрын
Still one of the best. The price point on the high side.
@anonymous_friend
5 жыл бұрын
@@SPL What other brands/models that do this would you recommend?
@matthewwright4384
5 жыл бұрын
Japanese solar powered koi fish
@RyanJohnsonD
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. Over $600 is pretty high.
@anonymous_friend
5 жыл бұрын
@@matthewwright4384 I'm not finding anything like that. Do you have a link?
what do you prefer, Skimdevil or Solar Breeze?
@SPL
5 жыл бұрын
Solar-Breeze is in production, Skim Devil seems to be out of production at the moment.
AWESOME !
After 9 years what's your thought on it's durability?
@SPL
Жыл бұрын
Solar-Breeze is solid. They now make the Ariel cleaner.
I would think it rolling around at night would keep frogs away as well if pool has no screen cage.
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
Possibly.
How about this cleaner nowadays? is it still working? Problems? Do you have a vídeo showing how it's build inside? I would like to know if the quality is good enough to buy one. And if the motors are good enough to resist the full time working... Thanks!
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
The new version is an improvement over the older one. I have one of the NX versions running in a pool now and it is working fine. I have this original unit in my pool - had to send it in once to get parts upgraded but working well still. As with anything parts will wear out. As far as the internals there is not much too it. I've taken one apart nd it is pretty simple really. Expect to need to send it in every couple of years for new parts. It cost me $130 to send it in for repair including shipping. Reasonable.
@RF-yh3qh
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! You have great vídeos! Superb channel!! Have you made a vídeo when you took it apart?
@SPL
7 жыл бұрын
I didn't film it, but maybe I will make a rebuild video.
@RF-yh3qh
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@rhondagoldberg8419
3 жыл бұрын
@@SPL Where do you send it for repair. I don't see any information on the website which provides an address. Is it serviced in the US or sent to China?
Okay, I just put one up for you.
Well this video was put up 5 years ago, is this still the best cleaner on the market?
@SPL
5 жыл бұрын
It is still the best. It is the only one currently in stock in the USA at this time also.
They just met their Kick Starter goals and provide free replacement batteries!
@SPL
9 жыл бұрын
+Jan Green Yes, very cool.
Wow. This is pretty awesome gadget just to save electricity.
How much is that thing
@SPL
5 жыл бұрын
Around $500 or so.
@matthewwright4384
5 жыл бұрын
Solar powered fish for swimming pools
Or do the same job yourself manually in 15 min?
@SPL
5 жыл бұрын
I suppose. But then you don't have the cool factor. 😜
le 09 juillet 2018 b j r j' aimerais avoir un commentaire d ' un client - utilisateur de SOLAR BREEZE, en France , Belgique , Suisse ou Allemagne car mon problême n'est pas celui d'une piscine classique , mais d'un plan d'eau naturel de environ 80 mètres carrés ( 25 m de long sur 3,50 de large ( anciennement : vivier.. transformé en plan d'eau d'agrément .. avec quelques nénuphars en surface ) . Le staff de Robot Service a la particularité de ne pas répondre à des questions précises , par la réponse appropriée ; C'est assez déplaisant et ça n 'incite guère à passer à l'acte d ' achat de ce produit , qui - pourtant - semble assez bien adapté à mon problème... Merci d' avance Dominique Achard ( 21360 )
@SPL
6 жыл бұрын
Il fonctionnera dans n'importe quel plan d'eau tant qu'il y a une bonne lumière du soleil.
Too bad their not making this product anymore.
@SPL
9 жыл бұрын
Fred Cianci Technically they are not bankrupt, just out of money to produce new units. They are actively looking for an investor - which hopefully they will find.
@solarpooltech
9 жыл бұрын
Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 Exciting news! We are getting ready to launch the next generation - Solar-Breeze NX. To get us there, we have decided to crowdfund on Kickstarter. You can become a backer by pre-ordering on our campaign page at kck.st/1MW4M8A. By backing us, you'll help get this great product back onto the market and through Kickstarter you'll be sure to get a unit from the first shipment.
My solar breeze lasted 1 season and the motors took on water and died, faulty design as it was looked after and stored dry. Contacted customer service and would not even ship parts to France despite no local supplier- Great idea poor implementation
Throwing the stuff in gave me anxiety
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Pool "skimmer"