Cleaning the pools is quite complex process. Today, many companies offer equipment for this task. Robotic vacuum cleaners for pools are the most effective. Israeli Maytronics Company is one of the leaders in this segment.
Dolphin Dana 1 and Dana 100 models are very popular in a line of these devices.
Robotic Dolphin Dana 1 vacuum cleaner for pools.
Underwater Dana 1 robot is a simple and relatively inexpensive model. It’s intended for cleaning the bottom of smaller pools up to 10 meters.
Robot consists of a small trolley with brush for cleaning mud and water filtration.
Model has a turquoise housing with pink insertions and yellow attachments for brush.
Dolphin Dana 1 has the following characteristics:
- Underwater cleaning type;
- Hose length is 17 meters;
- Suction power is 16 cubic meters per hour;
- Cleaning duration is 3 hours;
- Motor power is 24 volts / 150 watts;
- Pools up to 10 meters.
Robot does not require a booster pump or a hose with a larger diameter. One cleaning cycle lasts 3 hours.
Model provides circulation of 16 cubic meters water per hour that is good indicator. Cleaning the pool 10 meters long lasts several hours. Vacuum cleaner is suitable for any surface type.
Robot is controlled with the help of long power cord. Special sensors provide the detour obstacles. Trash, leaves, fine particles of soil and insects are collected by rubber brush. They are sent to a bag filter. Filter is easily removed and is cleaned after cleaning.
Robot cleans the bottom and seams between tiles. The pool walls are not cleared.
Estimated cost of underwater robot is about $ 1,000.
Robotic Dolphin Dana 100 vacuum cleaner for pools.
Dana 100 robot cleans the bottom, walls, narrow stairs, cracks and waterline. It is suitable for pools up to 25 meters. Accordingly, the cable length is 30 meters.
Bright yellow robot has the contrast black plastic parts on the top surface.
Dolphin Dana 100 has the following characteristics:
- Underwater cleaning type;
- Hose length is 30 meters;
- Suction power is 17 cubic meters per hour;
- Cleaning lasts 4, 6 or 8 hours depending on the mode;
- Motor power is 24 volts / 150 watts;
- Pools up to 25 meters
Robot cleans in an automatic mode for 4-8 hours depending on the mode selected.
Model is equipped with an intelligent system for optimal trajectory planning. System provides an overcome obstacles and cleaning the whole surface. Vacuum cleaner can move on stair steps.
Maneuverability of Dana 100 is provided by a double engine. Cycle time, choice of cleaning intensity, pool length, speed and height of water line are programmed.
Dolphin Dana 100 cleans water from large and small debris. It’s collected into filtration bag. Indicator contains information about filling degree. Comby-brush is intended for cleaning facing film or tiles. It works on virtually any surface (film, tile, stainless steel, composite materials, etc.).
Comparison of Dolphin Dana 1 and Dolphin Dana 100.
1. Design Models similar to each other in shape and have almost identical dimensions. Dolphin Dana 100 has additional accessories (powerful brushes and a mechanism for anti twist cable).
2. Control
Dana 100 is controlled using the remote control. Dana 1 is manually operated.
3. Specifications
Cable length is the main difference. It affects the maximum sizes of cleaned pools. Dolphin Dana 100 is slightly more powerful and runs up to 8 hours. Intelligent control systems are similar in both robots.
4. Cost
Dolphin Dana 100 significantly more expensive compared to Dolphin Dana 1. Its price ranges from $ 2,000 to $ 3,000.
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