Dolphin by Maytronics M500 CB review
Robotic pool cleaner. Priced at $2485.
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Type
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There are three types of pool cleaners: robot, suction and pressure. In this test we've only tested robot and suction types. Inertia driven suction cleaners are the creepy-crawly-looking cleaners while geared suction cleaners have wheels or tracks.
- Robotic
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Recommended
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We recommend pool cleaners with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 90%.
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CHOICE Expert Rating
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The CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of performance (60%) and ease of use (40%).
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Performance score
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The two main performance assessments are cleaning and stoppages. For cleaning, we measure how much of the debris is removed from the pool at the end of the cleaning cycle. We also record the number of stoppages and blockages, time out of service and the cause of the stoppage.
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Ease of use score
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We assess the quality of the instructions, ease of assembly, ease of clearing blockages and ease of adjusting the pool cleaner if required.
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Leaves pick-up score
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How much leaf debris was picked up by the end of the cleaning cycle.
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Pebbles pick-up score
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How much pebble debris was picked up by the end of the cleaning cycle.
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Sand pick-up score
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How much sand debris was picked up by the end of the cleaning cycle.
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Twigs pick-up score
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How much twig debris was picked up by the end of the cleaning cycle.
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Availability
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Discontinued products may be available second-hand or on clearance at some outlets.
- Tested model
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Price
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Recommended retail price at the time of testing.
- $2485
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Dimensions (cm, L x W x H)
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This is the dimensions of the pool cleaner only, not including the piping.
- 48 x 42 x 35
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Maximum cleaning length of pool cleaner (m)
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For suction types this is the maximum distance of the hose (measured in metres) when attached to the filter inlet. For robots, it's the maximum distance of the cable from the pool's edge.
- 15
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Pipe cable length (m)
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Length of the pipe/cable (in metres) that comes with the product.
- 18
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Suitable pool size (m)
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Suitable for pools up to the size stated (measured in metres).
- 15 x15 x 5
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The pool cleaner is suitable for
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The types of pools the pool cleaner is suitable to be used in.
- Granite, pebble, quartz. M500WB model for smooth surfaces.
- Supplied items
- Cleaner, 18m cable, Control board with WiFi, set of fine and ultra-fine filters, caddy
- Warranty (years)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 11
- Website
- maytronics.com.au