Above-ground floors
Dolphin Explorer E10
A focused starting point when the pool floor is the job.
- Coverage
- Floor only · above-ground
- Power
- Corded · 1.5-hour cycle
Engineering-Grade Pool Guidance Choose the right
Choose the right
gear for your pool.
Robotic cleaners, water test kits and pool chemicals—compared with clear reasons to choose, and clear reasons to pass.
Equipment Shortlist 2026 Comparison
Your pool type.
Your priorities.
Your priorities.
01
Above-ground floors Dolphin Explorer E10
02 In-ground floors & walls Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi
03 Leaf-heavy pools Dolphin Premier
Specification-backed comparison. Read the full guide ↗
Buying Guides Decisions built on
Decisions built on
verifiable specifications.
Three in-depth buying guides.
Structured around real-world pool care priorities.
01
Robotic cleaners A cleaner that fits your pool.
Compare coverage, filtration and the work left for you.
Explore the guide 02
Water test kits Better decisions start with a better test.
Match the tests you buy to the readings you actually need.
Explore the guide 03
Pool chemicals The ingredient matters more than the label.
Choose by active ingredient, concentration and water readings.
Explore the guide Robotic Cleaners
Compare all four models Selected for your specific pool.
Filter by your pool surface, wall-climbing needs, and debris type. These are specification-based picks, not hands-on performance rankings.
In-ground floors & walls
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi
A corded option for owners who value scheduling over battery charging.
- Coverage
- Floor and walls · in-ground
- Power
- Corded · 2-hour default listed
Leaf-heavy pools
Dolphin Premier
Worth comparing when a dedicated leaf bag matters more than app features.
- Coverage
- Floor, walls and waterline listed
- Power
- Corded · 60 ft cable
Also comparing cordless options? See the Aiper Scuba S1 trade-offs.
Illustrative pool environment · Editorial Guide Water Chemistry Test first.
Test first.
Balance with confidence.
A reliable test kit reveals exact water conditions. Adding the right targeted ingredient prevents chemical imbalance without buying unnecessary additives.
Step 1 · Testing HardwareTaylor K-2006, K-2006-SALT or K-1004?
Compare which reagents each kit includes—and what critical measurements are missing.
Step 2 · Pure IngredientsSalt, chlorine, stabilizer or bicarbonate?
Four proven chemical standards matched to exact water balance deficits.
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Know your numbers.
Seven focused water-chemistry calculators. Instant results, zero tracking, no account required. All calculations run locally in your browser.
Explore all 7 calculators Editorial Standards Clear sources.
Clear sources.
Honest trade-offs.
We check published manufacturer specifications, identify exact model variants, and clearly outline where the evidence ends. We never invent comparative test scores.
How we evaluate gear