Aquabot ABTTJET Turbo T Jet Robotic In-ground Pool Cleaner Review

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(More customer reviews)With so many things to maintain for a pool already, the last thing I want to do is to maintain an automatic pool cleaner.If I have to replace belts, tracks, booster pumps, and so on, then I might as well spend that time with an old fashioned pole vacuum instead.Before I bought this T-Jet I had a tough time deciding between the Polaris series, T-Jet, and the Turbo T2 model.

I ended up buying the T-Jet because of the simplicity with so few moving parts that can break.I'm happy with the decision.The T-Jet cleans the pool crystal clear.But to get the best performance, first I had to make some adjustments to the setup out of the box.So here are some tips.

The settings on the T-Jet when it first arrives are for impressing you with the speed in which the water jets propel it across the pool - to maximize the water flow but not maximizing the cleaning potential.The changes I made were the following: 1. snap on the intake extender so that the suction port is closer to the pool surface, 2. slide the internal tab to narrow the intake slightly for more suction power, and 3. add two of the foam squares to the inside for more neutral bouyancy.

By increasing the bouyancy with the included foam pieces, the T-Jet more easily jets up the curve from deep to shallow.I also found that by increasing the lap time from 30s to 40-60s (max 90s) this gives it enough time to make the length of the pool (rather than just the width) before it reverses direction.

I read one review where someone said their T-Jet flipped upside down sometimes.I don't understand that because what I observed is that even when I push it around with my hand it wants to stay upright, and the floating power cord keeps vertical tension on it to keep it oriented correctly.I think that must have been user error.

Lately I just drop it in the pool once every few days and let it run all day long, or overnight.I was surprised how much dirt gets collected in the fine filter bag because the pool already looked clean but the filtering is really effective.I can run the main pump less so the DE filter doesn't have to work as much; I noticed that the PSI gauge doesn't increase as fast when I use the T-Jet.So it saves on electricity, since the T-Jet uses a fraction of the electricity as the main pump.

The only negative I found (and this is pretty minor compared to all the positives) is that the cord tends to get twisted up if I leave it in the pool for several days in a row.I have to remove it anyway to rinse out the filter bag.Then I untwist the cord.

I am happy that I bought this instead of the Turbo T2.I don't think the track models like the Turbo T2 can do anything better than this one, at least for my pool.I think those just have more moving parts to maintain.

Update 1/9/2010: I found out why people report sometimes that it stops climbing the wall.Those user-replaceable foam buoyancy squares on the bottom plate soak up water and wear out over time.Just replace them or add some more, takes 10 minutes.When mine wouldn't climb the wall as high anymore I inserted some more styrofoam squares from a shipping box.Now it climbs all the way up again.With this pool cleaner it is important to maintain the neutral buoyancy.

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Product Description:
New Technology from the makers of the world's #1 selling robotic pool cleaner!

Designed and engineered for all types of pool surfaces, the Aquabot Jet features extra-wide, non-marring polyethelyene wheels with wide-track chassis allowing it to glide over liner seams, wrinkles, footprints, maindrains and most other obstacles that can typically obstruct other cleaners.

The Aquabot Jet is powered by a pump motor that provides vacuum suction and jet-drive propulsion. The results are amazing speed and filtration power - covering up to 5,000 sq. ft. of surface per hour!

With its own self-contained filter system and patented venturi jets, the Aquabot Jet can remove all types of debris, including sand, algae and even large leaves, while filtering up to 4,800 gallons of water per hour - down to two microns!

The Aquabot Jet is the ONLY ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER AT THIS PRICE POINT THAT CAN EFFECTIVELY CLIMB AND CLEAN POOL WALLS.

Comes complete with 51-feet of floating hose and a state-of-the-art digital program timer for ease of use.

1-year warranty.

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