The Polaris Freedom Plus is part of the next generation of robotic pool cleaners—cordless, rechargeable, and designed for convenience. As more pool owners look to cut the cord (literally) and avoid the hassle of power supply boxes and floating cables, the Freedom Plus promises powerful cleaning in a compact, untethered package. We tested the Freedom … Read more
The Dolphin Premier is one of Maytronics’ flagship robotic pool cleaners, marketed as a high-performance, feature-rich solution for keeping residential in-ground pools sparkling clean with minimal effort. With multiple filter options, smart navigation, and an efficient energy profile, the Premier promises a deep clean without the hassle of older suction or pressure-side cleaners. After testing … Read more
The Hayward RC9740WCCUB SharkVac XL is the bigger sibling to the standard SharkVac, designed to handle larger in-ground pools with more features and better wall-cleaning ability. It’s part of Hayward’s popular robotic cleaner lineup and is aimed at pool owners who want automated cleaning without the hassle of connecting to a pump or booster system. … Read more
The Dolphin Wave 140 is Maytronics’ top-tier commercial robotic pool cleaner, built for large aquatic facilities, waterparks, and Olympic-sized pools. With its massive cleaning capacity, extra-wide scrubbing brushes, and powerful filtration system, the Wave 140 is designed to handle the kind of heavy-duty cleaning that would overwhelm smaller robots. This review takes a close look … Read more
The Hayward RC9740CUB SharkVac is one of Hayward’s more affordable robotic pool cleaners, designed for in-ground pools of all shapes. It promises wall-to-wall cleaning, efficient debris pickup, and an easy-to-maintain design. But how well does it actually perform over an entire swimming season? In this review, we’ll cover our hands-on experience, key features, pros, cons, … Read more
There’s something unsettling about walking out to your above ground pool and seeing a layer of foam floating on the surface. A little bit of fizz during water circulation is normal, but persistent foam that lingers and spreads is a sign something’s not right. While it may look harmless, foam can be a symptom of … Read more
The Pentair IntelliFlo VSF (Variable Speed and Flow) pump is one of the most advanced pool pumps available. It allows precise control of water flow and speed, helping you save energy, maintain proper filtration, and run water features efficiently. But to get the best results, you need to understand how to set it up for … Read more
The Pentair iChlor 30 is a salt chlorine generator designed for pools up to 30,000 gallons. It converts dissolved salt into chlorine automatically, helping to keep your pool water clean and sanitized without constant manual dosing. While it’s generally reliable, iChlor systems can occasionally display error lights, produce less chlorine, or stop working altogether. This … Read more
Hayward chlorine generators—like the AquaRite, SwimPure Plus, and AquaPlus—make pool maintenance easier by converting dissolved salt into chlorine. This means no heavy chlorine jugs, fewer harsh chemical smells, and consistent sanitation. But when something goes wrong—like warning lights, low chlorine production, or error codes—it’s important to know what to check before calling in a service … Read more
Dolphin robotic pool cleaners are known for reliability, but even the best models—like the Nautilus CC Plus, Premier, and Sigma—can stop moving from time to time. If your Dolphin turns on but sits still, or if it won’t respond at all, the issue could be as simple as a clogged filter or as serious as … Read more