{"id":1113,"date":"2019-01-02T15:38:36","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T21:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roboticpoolcleanerscompared.com\/?p=1113"},"modified":"2019-12-05T22:18:39","modified_gmt":"2019-12-06T04:18:39","slug":"dolphin-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roboticpoolcleanerscompared.com\/reviews\/dolphin-escape\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolphin Escape Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The NEW\u00a0Dolphin Escape<\/a> is one of the least expensive robotic pool cleaners made by\u00a0Maytronics<\/a>, the world’s leader in robotic pool cleaning technology.<\/p>\n This unit is a simple, affordable robotic cleaner that\u00a0features a ton of advanced features\u00a0including\u00a0HyperBrush scrubbing<\/strong>, advanced filtration<\/strong>, a\u00a0smart scanning<\/strong> system and\u00a0continuous rubber tracks<\/strong>\u00a0that ensure the unit quickly and thoroughly cleans\u00a0every inch of your in-ground pool.<\/p>\n The Escape’s\u00a0dual motors<\/strong> are also designed to be as efficient as possible, using much less energy than most other pool cleaners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Overall, the Dolphin Escape represents\u00a0the current state of the art in a low-cost above ground pool cleaner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Highly recommended!<\/p>\n Keep reading for our\u00a0in-depth review.<\/p>\n Note that the Dolphin Escape robotic pool cleaner is designed for use with above-ground pools only<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To ensure it reaches every corner of the pool, it comes with a 40-foot long cable, which has no tangling problems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n When you set the Escape down\u00a0into your pool, it scans the entire surface using its built-in scanning and mapping<\/strong>\u00a0system, SmartNav<\/strong>. \u00a0As it moves, the scanner guides it to cover every part of the pool and avoids returning to\u00a0areas that have already been cleaned. This makes for a faster,\u00a0more\u00a0thorough cleaning cycle verses\u00a0other cleaners at this price, which tend to rely on\u00a0random-walk for navigation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To ensure that no debris or dirt remains, the Dolphin Escape\u00a0uses\u00a0a rapidly-spinning brush they call, a HyperBrush<\/strong>. As the cleaner moves over the surface of the pool, the Hyperbrush system\u00a0dislodges stuck-on particles, algae and bacteria from\u00a0pool surfaces.<\/p>\n From there, loose debris is passed through the cleaner\u2019s advanced filtration system<\/strong>. The ultra-fine filters<\/strong>\u00a0in this unit will catch\u00a0everything from the tiniest of algae to large leaves and twigs, leaving your pool floor\u00a0nice and\u00a0clean.<\/p>\n Filtered debris is then deposited in an oversized filter cartridge<\/strong>. With a larger-than-typical\u00a0capacity, the Escape’s cartridge can handle more debris and allows the cleaner to run for longer without the need to empty it.<\/p>\n It is also important to note that the cleaning action of the Escape\u00a0is bi-directional, which means it will\u00a0keep on scrubbing and vacuuming whether it is moving forward or in reverse. This further improves efficiency and helps cut down on cleaning time.<\/p>\n A quick review of customer reviews on Amazon and other retailers shows that most customers are extremely happy with the cleaning ability<\/strong> of this very\u00a0affordable robot pool cleaner.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the biggest challenges every robotic pool cleaner faces is sticking close enough\u00a0to the surface of a pool to clean it thoroughly – especially as it moves. Water tends to reduce traction, causing the unit to slip and slide. This leads to a lot of wasted energy, as the cleaner attempts to navigate the pool. Cleaning also suffers.<\/p>\n To solve this problem, the Dolphin Escape is fitted with HyperGrip Continuous rubber tracks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n By opting for a continuous track rather than wheels, the unit is better able to combat loss of traction when moving in water. Constant contact is maintained between the tracks and the surface, allowing the cleaner to move steadily – even when climbing walls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Track drives like this come in handy when the robotic cleaner has to move over obstacles and large pieces of debris. Sometimes, wheels\u00a0will\u00a0get stuck or jammed-up when encountering leaves and twigs, but tracks do not.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Early robot pool cleaners (and some less expensive ones, today)\u00a0used “random-walk” systems to traverse your pool. Basically, they randomly moved around your pool floor and relied on statistics to ensure a good cleaning. If run\u00a0long enough, the chances were good they would cover every square inch.<\/p>\n But random walking wastes a lot of time and energy.<\/p>\n So, the engineers at Maytronics equipped the Escape with their popular SmartNav scanning and mapping system<\/strong>, which scans and maps your pool, memorizes\u00a0its surfaces, and then navigates it intelligently without repeating a spot.<\/p>\n SmartNav helps\u00a0the Escape navigate your\u00a0entire pool more efficiently, in less time –\u00a0and without missing a spot.<\/p>\n Additionally, the SmartNav system can\u00a0sense the presence of obstacles<\/strong> like ladders, drains and steps and guide the robotic cleaner safely over or around them. This reduces the chance that the cleaner will get stuck.<\/p>\n This is a great feature that is\u00a0thankfully becoming common in newer, low-priced units like this one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Dolphin Escape comes with an extra-large filter cartridge<\/strong> that can handle more debris than most other robotic cleaners.<\/p>\n And cleaning the filter is really easy<\/strong>. The robot has a top-access<\/strong> door through which you can easily lift out the cartridge and empty it.<\/p>\n I greatly prefer top-loading filters over the bags that normally come with a cleaner in this price range.<\/p>\n <\/div>Summary<\/h2>\n
\nCleaning Ability<\/h2>\n
\nFeatures We Like<\/h2>\n
1. HyperGrip (continuous) Rubber\u00a0Tracks<\/h3>\n
2. SmartNav<\/h3>\n
3. Top-Loading Oversized Filter Cartridge<\/h3>\n
\nPros<\/h2>\n
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