{"id":1701,"date":"2018-03-13T13:32:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T18:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roboticpoolcleanerscompared.com\/?p=1701"},"modified":"2019-12-05T22:22:11","modified_gmt":"2019-12-06T04:22:11","slug":"irobot-roomba-mirra-530-pool-cleaning-robot-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roboticpoolcleanerscompared.com\/reviews\/irobot-roomba-mirra-530-pool-cleaning-robot-review\/","title":{"rendered":"iRobot Roomba Mirra 530 Pool Cleaning Robot Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Mirra 530 is a powerful robotic pool cleaner<\/strong> that can pump and filter 70 gallons of water per minute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It is loaded with many advanced features including dual motors, PVA sponge wheels, a PVC scrubbing brush<\/strong> and a sophisticated pool scanning algorithm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Mirra 530 is not cheap<\/strong>, but feature-wise, it’s worth the higher price tag.<\/p>\n It\u00a0cleans well, picking up all kinds of debris<\/strong> and reaching into every nook and cranny of your pool.<\/p>\n Great buy for any in-ground pool owner.<\/p>\n Keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n The Mirra 530<\/a> is for use with in-ground pools<\/strong><\/a> only.<\/p>\n There is no set up involved. Just place it in the pool, plug it into a GFCI outlet and press ‘CLEAN’.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Mirra 530 is thorough in its cleaning and uses advanced cleaning algorithms to make sure it cleans every inch of the pool.<\/p>\n The pool cleaner doesn\u2019t move around randomly like other cleaning robots. Instead, it’s equipped with the iAdapt Nautiq Responsive Cleaning Technology<\/strong> that scans the shape and dimensions of your pool and automatically selects the best cleaning cycle.<\/p>\n A 60\u2019 floating cable<\/strong> allows the cleaner to reach every spot in the pool. It cleans the floor, climbs the walls with ease, cleans the waterline and scrubs the stairs.<\/p>\n With a separate motor dedicated to pumping, it filters up to 70 gallons of water a minute<\/strong>. That\u2019s more than a gallon a second.<\/p>\n The PVC brush scrubs<\/strong>\u00a0debris stuck on the pool surface while the filter captures particles as small as 2 microns (that\u2019s smaller than the size of the human hair!).<\/p>\n A quick look at customer reviews online shows that many customers are satisfied with their purchase.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most robotic pool cleaners (even many expensive ones), rely on a single motor to move the wheel or treads and also vacuum up water for filtering.<\/p>\n The Mirra 530 uses\u00a0two motors.\u00a0<\/strong>One is for driving the wheels. It gives the cleaner enough power to climb walls and navigate over obstacles.<\/p>\n The other motor drives the pump that runs water through the unit for filtering<\/strong>. That\u2019s why the Mirra 530 can achieve an exceptionally high flow rate.<\/p>\n One advantage of this is that it\u00a0 is able to distribute filtered water widely throughout the pool. This aerates the pool, eliminates heated spots<\/strong> on hot days<\/strong> by distributing cool water and ensures chlorinated water is evenly distributed.<\/p>\n The Mirra 530 is fitted with a tough PVC scrubbing brush<\/strong> to target debris and algae stuck on the pool floor and walls.<\/p>\n The brush moves through the action of a 4:1 gear that is connected to the motor.\u00a0This means that for each\u00a0motor rotation<\/strong>\u00a0the brush rotates four times.<\/p>\n So you can imagine how fast the brush is moving as the robot navigates. This fast movement allows it to agitate even the most stubborn debris and algae easily.<\/p>\n The PVC brush thoroughly scrubs the floor, coves, stairs, walls, and waterline.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to turn the unit upside down to clean out debris. The top-loading canisters make cleaning easy and quick<\/strong>. Just lift the baskets and open the trap door to let the debris fall out.<\/p>\n You may have noticed that this pool cleaning robot doesn\u2019t come with a swivel cable, a standard for many pool cleaners.<\/p>\n But don\u2019t worry; the Mirra 530 has another trick to prevent the cable from tangling. It uses a gyro sensor<\/strong> to detect when the robot has turned and in which direction. This prevents the cable from getting tangled on the robot cleaner. Cool!<\/p>\n According to many customers, the gyro sensor doesn\u2019t always work, and the cable can still end up twisted around the pool cleaner.But it works well enough most of the time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The wheels are made out of a material called PVA sponge.<\/strong> They grip strongly on the pool surface, giving the cleaner the traction it needs to navigate up the wall and over obstacles.<\/p>\n The increased grip is especially handy for pools with smooth surfaces like vinyl or ceramic.<\/p>\n When you put the robot cleaner in the pool, it first scans it. It checks how big the pool is, estimates its measurements and detects its shape.<\/p>\n It then decides the best path to take to clean the pool quickly and efficiently<\/strong> without missing a spot. Every time it cleans, it learns more about the pool and cleans more efficiently.<\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/p>\n The iRobot Mirra 530 robotic pool cleaner justifies its\u00a0<\/strong>price tag. It\u2019s powerful, cleans well and is easy to use and maintain.<\/strong><\/p>\n You’ll enjoy a clean, safe pool all year round without spending as much on pool services.<\/p>\n The Mirra 530 also saves you money on energy since you don\u2019t have to run your pool\u2019s pump and filter system as much.<\/p>\n
\nCleaning Ability<\/h2>\n
\nFeatures We Like<\/h2>\n
1. Dual Motors<\/h3>\n
2. Active Scrubbing Brush<\/h3>\n
3. Top-loading Canisters<\/h3>\n
4. Gyro Sensor<\/h3>\n
5. PVA Sponge Wheels<\/h3>\n
6. iAdapt Nautiq Responsive Cleaning Technology<\/h3>\n
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