AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER COMPARISON
Aquabot vs. Other Major Independent Cleaners
FeaturesAquabotAquabot TurboDolphin 2001/ Aqua Vac 2.0Tiger Shark/ Excalibur
Porosity* (Filtering Ability)2 microns2 microns30-50 microns20 microns
   Filters Most Algae*YESYESNONO
   Filters Most Bacteria*YESYESNONO
   Microfilters Pool*YESYESNONO
Country of OriginUSAUSAIsraelUSA
Pool Surface Cleaned Per/Hr.350065003000300
Certified by a U.S. ElectricalYESYESNONO
   Testing Laboratory    
    (certified safe and reliable)    
Brushless Drive MotorYESYESNONO
    (less maintenance, less costly)    
Brushless Pump MotorYESYESNONO
Drive Motor Immersed in OilYESYESNONO
    (cooler-running, less maintenance, longer    
    life, lubricates seals and gear boxes)    
Pump Motor Immersed in OilYESYESNONO
    (cooler-running, less maintenance, longer    
    life, lubricates seals and gear boxes)    
Motors Located in SeparateYESYESNONO
   Compartments    
    (easier, less-costly to repair, cooler    
    running, longer-lasting, etc.)    
Recommended Time to7 Years7 YearsEst. 7 Years2 Years
   Replace Filter Bag/Cartridge    
Cost to Replace Filter Bag$63 $63 $102 $1,000
   Cartridge    
    (based on 10 year unit life)    
Capacity of Bottom Intake Ports10 sq. in.10 sq. in.6 sq. in.6 sq. in.
Mfg. Experience Building Home16 Years16 Years0 Years2 Years
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