Dolphin Explorer E30

Dolphin Explorer E30 Robotic Pool Cleaner Review

Best Price
$1099
The Dolphin Explorer E30 Robotic Pool Cleaner has the following:
  • Waterline Scrubbing - Super efficient on vertical surfaces for optimal waterline scrubbing
  • Easy Access Filter - Top-load filter access for easy and convenient debris removal and cleaning
  • Light Weight - Lightweight design for easy lifting and handling
  • Energy Saver - Reduces water, chemical, and energy usage with every pool cleaning
  • Plug'n'Play - Just plug it in, drop into the pool, for a hassle free clean
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 Poolside
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 2
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 Poolside Caddy 3
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 4
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 Filter Cleaning 5
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 Lifestyle 6
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 Swivel 7
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 8
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 Drain Cleaning 9
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 Swivel 10
  • Dolphin Explorer E30 Wall Cleaning Waterline Cleaning 11
Scorecard

Ratings

Waterline Cleaning Excellent Excellent
NanoFiltration Bad Not Available
Pool Coverage Good Average
User Experience Good Average
No Restocking Fee Good Select Dealers No Restocking Fee
30 Day Trial Avaliable Good Select Dealers Offer
Warranty Good 2 Year Warranty
Check mark Highs

Anti-Tangle Swivel - Prevents Tangles

Waterline Cleaning

Schedule Cleanings - Run every 24, 48, or 72 hours

Energy Efficient Motors

2 High Speed Scrubbing Brushes

X icon Lows

Shorter Warranty Than Premium Robots

Restocking Fee Up to 20%

Better Value Units Avaliable

Lacks multiple filter options - Similar units come with 2+

Not a great value when compared to alternative robots


Compare to higher rated robots

Dolphin Sigma Robotic Pool Cleaner

Dolphin Sigma Pool Cleaner

Dolphin Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner

Dolphin Premier Pool Cleaner

Best Price

$1347

Check mark Highs

Dolphin's Best Pool Robot Yet - More Features, More Filters, & More Power.

Most Advanced Dolphin Ever - Utilizes Gyroscope

Includes NanoFilters - Unlock a Deeper Clean

Quad Scrubbing Brushes - 4X Cleaning Power

Utilizes 3 Dolphin ProLine Commercial-Grade Motors

Best Price

$1297

Check mark Highs

Only Dolphin with a Leaf Bag - includes Multi-Media

Waterline Cleaning Beast

New, High Performing Dolphin ProLine Model

NanoFiltration - Premier's NanoFilters allow it to clean deeper than standard Dolphin pool robots

3 Year Warranty

Dolphin Explorer E30
Robot Class: In Ground

Features

Waterline / Tileline Cleaning

Clean where other robots can't.

90% of the bacteria in your pool is on the waterline. Don't get confused with robots that are "Wall Climbing". There is a big difference. Waterline cleaning means the Dolphin Explorer E30 actively scrubs and sticks to the waterline scrubbing away this problem area in the pool. It is a feature you don't want to miss.


Dolphin Wall Climbing

Wall Climbing

Provides floor and wall coverage

Dolphin Explorer E30 is able to easily clean your walls of your pool.The Dolphin Explorer E30 combines wall climbing with the even more important waterline cleaning to provide a deep clean in your pool, giving you full floor, wall, and waterline coverage in your pool.


Anti-Tangle Swivel

Anti-Tangle Swivel

No more tangled cords.

With an anti-tangle swivel, the Dolphin Explorer E30 can fully explore and clean your pool without ever getting stuck. The innovative design allows the robot to move freely 360 degrees around your pool, without ever knotting the cord.


Energy Saver

Ultra Efficient

Save hundreds of dollars a year while cleaning your pool!

Dolphin Explorer E30 saves hundreds of dollars a year in energy when compared to pressure-side or suction-side cleaners.


Plug and Play

Plug and Play

Simply Plug Dolphin Explorer E30 in and start cleaning!

Set up has never been easier. No installation needed. Dolphin Explorer E30 is ready to go right out of the box. No extra pumps, plumbing, or anything else needed. Simply plug Explorer E30 and start cleaning!

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Customer Reviews


Explorer E30 Robotic Icon
4 stars 4 Based on 169 Reviews

Featured Reviews:

4 stars
Great little unit for my 33x15 inground, but be prepared to buy ultra fine filters for fine dirt.

Steve D. - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 17, 2022

So, our pool was filled July 10 and the 30 day mark seemed to be the consensus that the plaster is cured enough for an auto vac. Seems robots and suction vacs all have pros and cons. I liked the fact that robots are self contained rather sending the debris and dirt through the system. But, the downside is the mfg recommends cleaning it after each use, so it isn’t exactly set and forget like a vac going through the system would be, which is a pretty big downside to me, having to pull it out and clean every day. I actually thought about returning it for this reason and also after finding out that it won’t pick up fine settled dirt or silt with the included filters so I had to spend additional $$ for ultra fine filters (which do the job).

4 stars
WORKS PRETTY GOOD... but...

Paul Christian - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 12, 2022

I am a quadriplegic and manually vacuuming the pool is a royal pain in my behind. The Dolphin does a pretty darn good job. I especially like that it climbs the walls and scrubs the waterline. However, it has a couple of little issues that keep it from getting five stars. 1. It constantly twists the cord. It takes me the better part of fifteen minutes to untwist it, and it takes the Dolphin about three minutes to undo my work. 2. The biggest reason that I bought the Dolphin is because I have issues cleaning the corners of the pool right next to the wall. It seems the Dolphin also has issues with those areas. Other than those two things it's a pretty good product so far.

3 stars
Service issue in under 3 months...does a pretty good job when working properly

Mark H - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 26, 2022

First off the Good: Explorer 30 does a good job cleaning my fiberglass pool. You'll want to order the expensive ultra fine filters to get the real value of this robot. It scrubs the waterline and randomly runs around the bottom of the pool and walls for 3 hours. The ultra fine filters can be a little difficult to get clean depending on how much debris is stuck in them but a high powered garden hose usually does the trick cleaning them. Clean up takes me around 5 minutes to thoroughly spray the filter and store the unit. I replaced a Polaris 280 side suction cleaner and there's simply no comparison to be made...the Explorer 30 is far superior to the Polaris 280 as it should be. The bad: I've owned the cleaner for 2.5 months and run it in my pool approximately once a week. I store it outside in a large outdoor deckbox where the unit and controller are protected from water getting in. At around the 2 month mark I began to notice I would start the robot and 30 minutes later the control module would be lit up Blue indicating it was on but I'd find it just sitting on the bottom of the pool not running. At times I might have to restart it several times in order to get it to do much cleaning at all. I finally reached out to Maytronics and they are willing to service it but be aware that it is me/the owner's responsibility to ship this heavy robot across the country to them at the OWNERS expense. At the selling price of around a thousand dollars, I would have expected within the first year, Dolphin/Maytronics to take care of my shipping charges if the unit they sold me was defective. I was told it will take approximately 3 weeks from the time I ship my Dolphin to Maytronics before then send it back. Bottom Line: When it works, it does a nice job. Not perfect but good enough and much better than my old Polaris. Maybe all robotic cleaner mfgs require the owner to pay shipping costs within the first 3 months of ownership but that cost was not something I'd anticipated when I purchased the unit leaving me a little disappointed in my experience so far.

4 stars
Great product

Alan - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 29, 2022

I would have given this E30 five stars if the part number was given in the instructional manual for the “fine filters.” The filters that came with the E30 were ok for the big stuff in the pool but these filters hardly touched the sand, dirt and dust that is constantly trashing our pool with the Las Vegas desert huge winds. After much searching the below fine filters did a great finishing job cleaning our pool DOLFIN Authentic Replacement Parts - Maytronics Part Number 9991467-R4

5 stars
So glad I bought this thing

Timothy W Mack - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 19, 2022

By far the best out of the three pool cleaners I've owned. Easy to use, easy to set up wifi, easy to clean filter basket for leaves and fine particles.

3 stars
Amazing machine but...

M2 Bell - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 18, 2022

Received my E30 last night - about a week ahead of schedule. First thing this morning I eagerly read the quick start guide and had it in the water by 8am. At 8:20a is stopped moving. About 9:00a I decided to pull it out of the water and have a look - nothing in the basket, nothing blocking the impeller and the tracks moved freely. Put it back in the water, hit the button and it took off. Twenty minutes later it stopped again. After extensive research I discovered these things have had this problem since day 1, it appears to be an easy fix and Maytronics has ignored the issue. The fix will require about 2 minutes of your time. Follow the instructions in the OM to remove the basket and impeller (2 Philips head screws). Once the impeller is out you will see two more screws that hold the "guts" in. Remove those two screws and lift the "guts" up slightly. Now, set them back down reassemble everything. Put the E30 back in the pool and press the power button. Done. Mine has now completed 3 complete cycles without stopping. Apparently these units bounce around in the box and the guts loosen up. Amazing cleaner but I'm giving it a rating of 3 because for $900 we should not have to go thru this.

4 stars
So-so purchase

Sue - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 10, 2022

I was sick of repairing my old Polaris cleaner that runs on a booster pump. I had replaced many parts, but still had to tinker with it to get marginal performance. The reviews here and elsewhere were good for this robot, so I ordered it. My pool was quite dirty, and there was a mild algae bloom to deal with and it took multiple cycles over a couple days to clean it up. Despite all that, the robot still doesn't hit every part of my pool. I can see areas that it missed, so I know my days of brushing the pool still go on (not that anyone ever indicated it was going away). At least it isn't popping wheelies or running in small circles at the bottom of the pool.

5 stars
Performs well. Replaced a 15yo Aqua Bot!

MND - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 27, 2022

We’re really happy with the performance of this vacuum, we’re comparing it to a 15-year-old Aqaba. Technology has improved over time, and our other vacuum was failing. I was also considering a Polaris model but after going back-and-forth several times decided to give this one a shot and I have not been disappointed so far. Very easy to clean, gather small sand and large leaves just the same. Our pool is sparkling.

3 stars
Robot cleanner is getting stuck in some places in the pool.

Fernando Nogueira Junior - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 20, 2022

I have 02 areas in my pool where the cleaner is getting stuck. Basically, I have two steps in the pool that the cleaner get stuck and turned off every time. This is very annoying.. I was expecting that the cleaner should turn a backward gear and to continue the work. But is not working and it has been stuck on those steps. Hope the manufactory can see this review and to provide their feedback. This is a bug in the sotware.. I can also share the pictures later.

5 stars
Fantastic

ashley - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 19, 2022

Used a handheld sweeper last year and had to scrub pool, With this your hands free and no scrubbing definitely makes for an extra hand! Highly recommend if your thinking about getting one 🙂

3 stars
Runs 15 minutes and shuts off

Bébé Weeks - Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022

I ordered 2 of these cleaners and they both had the same problem. The manufacturer said they were defective and they would fix them. However I had to pay for the shipping. So I returned them through Amazon.

5 stars
Great value( pool size is 36x16)

R. A. - Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2022

Item is easy to use and clean. Works great for cleaning our fiberglass pool. Cleans above the water line. It is able to climb over our foot ledge that goes around the pool.

2 stars
Less capable than the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme

Jim - Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022

I ordered both this unit and the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme. This unit has a single larger basket for the collection of debris however the Dolphin Nautilus CC Supreme is a much better cleaner in my opinion. It is heavier has thicker cable from power supply to vacuum, larger power supply and is noticeably heavier.

5 stars
Powerful

T Lockwood - Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2022

Truly outstanding Must better than I expected. Climbs the walls no problem. Super suction. After using it for almost 2 months the only downside is the guidance or lack of it. It always misses the same two spots but I can live with that because of the incredible performance. I just hope it lasts

5 stars
Amazing

Sara Jacobsen - Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022

We love this! It climbs walls, all our multiple stairs, and cleans the water line. It’s really too good to be true. Amazing value for the price and the no tangle cord is extremely helpful. Super easy to clean the basket

5 stars
Works great! Last one lasted 10+ years. Worth the money.

Carol Nadolski - Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2022

Works great!

5 stars
great product

Amazon Customer - Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2022

hard to keep cord straight

5 stars
Great product!

Patricia McCarty - Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2022

Love how easy it is to get to and clean the filter.

1 star
Didn't work for me

Kindle Customer - Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022

I bought this Robot hoping it would help vacuum the bottom of my pool. We have a pop up pool cleaning system and it doesn't clean all of the bottom of our pool. For 30 years I have manually vacuumed the bottom of my pool after storms left leaves covering the bottom of my pool. I was so excited to learn that the Robot might take over the vacuuming for me. We set it up and ran it 3 different times. It picked up some of the leaves but spit them out of the top vent. I followed all the troubleshooting tricks and it still spit the leaves out the top - so I ended up vacuuming the leaves manually anyways. I really wished this would have worked for me, but it didn't.

2 stars
Not recommended for deep pool with slopes or small debris such as sand

Sara Bozarth - Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022

If you have a deep pool with slopes, this is not the vacuum for you. Also, does not work great with small debris. Our pool is 8 ft deep and it could not do the walls, slopes or bottom of our deep end. Did ok on the shallow end but struggled with small debris

1 star
Do not buy - will damage your pool and wifi doesn't work, zero support

AB - Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022

I had relatively basic hopes for this cleaner, especially considering the price. Even the most basic things can connect to wifi these days without issue (like our $150 microwave). This one does not. It would not see our network, despite no other IoT device having an issue. When we wrote into support, there was zero response. We chucked it after it ate part of our pool cover, breaking the cover and jamming the Dolphin itself. See attached. $2,000 down the drain. Go with any other brand.

1 star
Wanted to love this but..

Alec - Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022

This is easy to use and cleans well. BUT on the first use one of the tracks came off. Okay, no big deal and put it back on in a few mins. On second use, it lodged itself against the hand rail (see pic) and and just stayed there. Thought it would be smart enough to just back up if it gets stuck but it isn't. Sending it back.

5 stars
Dolphin Explorer E20 Robotic Pool Vacuum] Cleaner

Amazon Customer - Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022

Easy to setup and operate. Cleans the pool very well and does climes and cleans the walls. Quality product. As advertised!

1 star
Not really happy with this product ! don’t waste your money

Stacy ross - Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2022

It does have good suction the cord always gets twisted don’t like that for the price I paid it should have a Swivel ! It has no remote control

1 star
It has never gone all the way across my pool and only focus is only very few certain areas

MITZI Wallace - Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022

It has never gone all the way across my pool and only focus is only very few certain areas. I am so disappointed that I spent this kind of money on this pool cleaner. It does not clean the whole pool and only focuses on a very few areas and stays in one spot time after time. It is not clean my entire pool one single time and I would like to return it.

1 star
Very disappointed

AR Warren - Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2022

Worked for about a half hour then stopped. Checked filter and restarted, it moved about a foot and stopped again. Seller was no help as they just sell out of a warehouse. Manufacturer is closed on weekends. You get quick start instructions but no actual manual. Kids are disappointed and I paid a lot of money for something that does not function

1 star
BEWARE! Broke on third use AND the company only wants to refund me less than half of what I paid

Pokladnik - Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022

The product is terrible does not work and then on 3rd use just would not turn on. Returned the item for refund. The company said it has approved a refund of $331.24. I paid $665.74! The company said the rest was a "restocking fee." This company is a scam. The product is crap. Avoid this seller altogether. Terrible.

1 star
Doesn’t work

GO707 - Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2022

I have been using this for a month..it drives around the pool and doesn’t clean anything…basket never has anything in it…total waste of money….

5 stars
Best pool robot

D.P. - Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2022

I‘m using the Dolphin E70 since July this year and i‘m very happy with the cleaning performance. I used the Dolphin Sigma before and it was not possible with the shape of my pool to get the job done. The E70 is a step change. I also like the filter basket and the Caddy.

5 stars
Highly recommended

BAH - Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022

Easy to set up, just plug it in and let it go. It does a great job of scrubbing the tile and cleaning the drains. Two hours running and pool is clean. Cleaning the unit after use is very quick, simply rinse with a hose.

5 stars
This device really cleans your in ground pool!

Rob Boyer - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 1, 2022

I have an inground pool on the smaller size, it holds 7500 gallons. I've had the pool several years and have always kept it clean manually using nets and a pool vacuum cleaner. I had heard about the Dolphin product and the E20 model and it sounded like a very good product, worth the gamble to buy one. I purchased the E20 model and put it to work and love it! It really cleans the pool completely, bottom and the walls and doesn't need any babysitting. Drop it in your pool, set the controls for 1, 2 or 3 hours and walk away...it is fantastic! The very best item I have purchased for my pool, no doubt about it!

5 stars
Excellent.. took some work

TyHomesLLC - Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 13, 2022

First I will start with.. the connection issues are REAL!! I am pretty tech savvy and I thought all of the reviews on the MyDolphin app didn't know what they're doing but man oh man where they right. The app will not connect no-matter what you do. The QR code you're supposed to scan does nothing but sends you to an error page. The current app is broken. I have the latest Samsung flagship S22 Ultra on the latest version of Android so I assumed (correctly) the problem wasn't with me. The Solution: You'll need to find and download version 1.4.1, the thing connected immediately and has stayed connected this whole time (less than 24hrs). Then turn off automatic updates for that app. What I haven't tried is, now that I'm connected, I thought about updating the app thinking the app would just stay connected because it was connected in the previous version. It's a theory, I'm not going to try it. The old 1.4.1 version works great! I had the Dolphin Premier, the bagged system in that robot wasn't great. The basket in the E70 is a huge upgrade. The Premier would also give me "filter is full" error after each run. I'd take it out, clean it, next run same thing. Plus all of the smart features of the E70... nice upgrade. I'll update if anything changes, but this thing is pretty sweet!

4 stars
VERY EASY TO USE LIGHT WEIGHT

Amazon Customer - Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 24, 2022

HAPPY WITH VACUM EASY TO USE AND ASSEMLE

5 stars
Ultra performant

Martin Lagarde - Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 7, 2021

Excellent rapport qualité prix

1 star
Quite working on the third use

James De Ferrari - Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 28, 2022

Was working fine. The third time I went to use it it wouldn’t work. Going to try and send it back but I threw out the box

5 stars
LOVE THIS!!!!!

Amazon Customer - Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 7, 2021

Excellent!! Easy to Use..does a great job!!

3 stars
Comment sortir le robotsandu câble ( ce qui n’est pas une bonne manœuvre )

helene - Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 20, 2022

Aime : facilité d’utilisation Pas aimé: difficile à sortir de la piscine sans tirer sur le câble

5 stars
Love this liitle Dolphin

Amazon Customer - Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 24, 2022

So easy, works great, love having a clean pool with so little effort!

2 stars
Ne vaut pas la peine

Amazon Customer - Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 15, 2022

Ne va pas partout, passe toujours au même endroits

5 stars
Très efficace facile à utiliser

Amazon Customer - Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 12, 2022

Nettoyage de la piscine

5 stars
This Sucks … but in a good way!

Elio Parente - Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2021

What an amazing product this is drop it in the pool press a button come back and go for a swim. This is fantastic and I’m in love with it I wish I spent a bit more for the extra features but it is what it is

5 stars
Really cleans the pool.

Gary - Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2021

Great product. Works very well!

5 stars
It works great well worth the money

Momma - Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2022

We have not found anything we dislike but we have only had it for a short time I like that it gives me more free time

5 stars
Bon produit

FRANCK - Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2021

Super machine.ma piscine n'a jamais été aussi propre. Je suis juste déçu de la télécommande qui a un symbole Bluetooth et une appli qu'on ne peut pas utiliser. Sinon, super achat. À voir sur la durée (achat depuis presque 2 mois)

5 stars
It’ works great

Russ DiVito - Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2022

Fun to watch

5 stars
A positive experience

D&S K London - Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2021

I've had a couple of types of pool cleaners over the years. This one is the best yet. Easy to use controller, and very easy to empty when done it's cleaning cycle. The price was incredible compared to the other cleaners out there. Let's see how it does over time. So far a positive experience.

5 stars
Super easy-to-use

jim kinsella - Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2022

Works right out of the box. No assembly required.

5 stars
Great product

Insanebrainz - Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2021

Not sure there are no reviews. This product does exactly what it's supposed to do. I highly recommend it

4 stars
Fais la job !

Client d'Amazon - Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2022

Commentaires positifs mérités !

5 stars
Easy to use

Massimo - Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2022

Only used for 1 week and so far so good. Works like described. Easy to use.

5 stars
So Easy to use

Marian - Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2022

Cleaning your pool couldnt be any easier. Plug it in, put in in the pool and come back two hours later. Covers the entire pool. Love it that you dont have to worry about the cord getting tangled. I should have bought this years ago.

4 stars
Facile à utiliser et nettoie bien

Mario Filteau - Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2022

Très bon produit, mais pas possible de régler la trajectoir.

4 stars
It is nice

Amazon Customer - Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2021

I get to drink beer while my pool vacuum does its thing. A win win scenario!


Question & Answers

Question
Why won't this cleaner climb the walls?
Answer

The above ground robotic pool cleaners are designed specifically for cleaning the FLOORS ONLY.

Question
What is the typical life span of a Dolphin robot?
Answer

The Dolphin is designed to last many seasons. However, the lifespan differs from Dolphin to Dolphin. Many different factors play a role, such as amount of use, pool chemistry, and pool surface.

Question
What DIY repairs can I complete on my Dolphin?
Answer

DIY repairs should be completed by an authorized technician. Please contact your local retailer for service, Maytronics directly at 1-888-365-7446 or the support page of our website.

Question
What are the voltage requirements for the Dolphin power supply?
Answer

The Dolphin requires a standard 120v outlet for power.

Question
Can you use this with saltwater pools?
Answer

Yes you can, as i have salt water pool

Question
Can it clean in ground vinyl pool?
Answer

YEP, works great....this question has been asked numerous times!

Question
How long is the cord that is attached to the unit? I have a Dolphin now and the cord is very long but all dry rotted after many many yrs.
Answer

Question
Can i clean vinyl pools?
Answer

Absolutely! works great with a vinyl lined in ground pool, including climbing the walls.

Question
Can I use this in above ground pools?
Answer

No, It is for inground only.

Question
Can explorer E 30 be used in above ground
Answer

No, E20 is for in ground pools , only. Check out the Nautilus...basically the same features but is designed to work in above ground or in ground pools.

Question
Does this E20 climb walls?
Answer

yes it does...it took mine about 2-3 times to figure them out, but it climbs the walls. If you're not watching, it sounds like a submarine when it gets above the waterline!

Question
Which of the dolphin products would work with a 33' round above ground pool, 54" high? I want both the floors, walls and waterline clean please. Thank
Answer

not sure, but check on the specs of the Dolphin Nautilus.

Question
Does it clean steps into the pool
Answer

No , it does a pretty good job with the walls of the pool but it won't do the steps !

Question
Can you use this in an above ground pool?
Answer

Question
Only cleans one side
Answer

Question
can we use it at 220 volts, alternating at 50 hertz as it is in India or do we have to use a converter?
Answer

According to the owners manual - Digital Power supply Input: 100-125 AC Volts / 200-230 AC Volts 50-60 Hertz Output:

Question
does it have bluetooth?
Answer

No

Question
Will it clean stairs
Answer

Mine doesn't....steps are too narrow for it to grab on to. Walls, yes, bottom, yes, but stairs, no.

Question
Does this vacuum have problems with pool ladders or steps?
Answer

Mine can not do steps...does walls an I do the steps!

Question
Does this work on a pool that has steps?
Answer

This robot will go over steps as long as the top of the robot stays underwater. It gets all of my steps except the tanning ledge because it is too shallow.

Question
Where do i find the ultra fine filters?
Answer

Amazon carries them!

Question
Can this be used for above ground pools?
Answer

Question
Will this work just as good for above ground pool?
Answer

If you're thinking about the Dolphin E20, no, it is designed for only inground pools. The Dolphin Nautilus is for either inground or above ground and it has virtually the same specs as the E20. If you're above ground, you need the Nautilus.

Question
Can this be used in an above ground pool?
Answer

Not the E20, it's for in ground pools only. The Dolphin Nautilus supposedly has all the same features as the E20, but will work with either in or above ground pools.

Question
Does the two year warranty come standard at no cost?
Answer

There is no additional cost for the two year warranty.

Question
My explorer only cleans half of the pool and only one of the walls, why?
Answer

I would contact the manufacturer because ours works wonderful with no problems all summer!

Question
What is the difference between this E70 model and the Dophin M600?
Answer

I'm not sure but I bought 2 dolphins and had 2 return both and had to pay return shipping. Buy a comparable Polaris I did and it works great.

Question
What is the ideal Water temperature for the E70?
Answer

Question
Where can i get the ultra fine filters for my dolphin explorer e20?
Answer

Truthfully, I'd guess the manufacturer unless Amazon carries them. I find the standard screen is really quite "fine" and filters the debris very well and nothing more is necessary.

Question
Does this work well with rectangular pools? My cleaner constantly gets stuck in the corners.
Answer

I have a kidney shaped pool and it gets all the pool surface. Can't tell you about sharp corners in a pool as you have.

Question
How does it do with steps and shelf part of pool?
Answer

In my pool, the tanning ledge is too shallow for it to operate it won't crawl onto mine and scrub it. It does climb the steps and does a little bit of work on them but you should expect to still need to brush the ledge, stairs, and any benches regularly.

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What rating of GFI is suggested for power source?
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Se puede usar con 220 volts
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Does it work on a vinyl liner?
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Absolutely! Most home pools these days have vinyl liners and it does an outstanding job....including climbing the walls!

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Does work with 220 volts?
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No, this pool vacuum is set up to use standard USA household current, 110 volt. You'd have to purchase a 220V to 110V convertor (Amazon sells one for $38). You'd be fine with one of those.

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How do I get help with my vacuum? One of the tracks keeps falling off of it! It goes to the side of the pool and it gets stuck and then it just stops!
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First off, I'm assuming the writer is referring to the Dolphin E20 as his "vacuum". It sounds like an adjustment or some kind of tensioner, could be required to fix the problem. I have never experienced anything like this, so I'm at a loss for an answer. I'd contact Customer Service at Dolphin and explain the problem. I would expect he could find an answer with them.

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How much does it weigh?
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I don't really know, it's probably in the owners manual...my guess would be 15-20lb. It's simple to pull on it's cord and drag it up from the bottom of your pool, up to the waterline and then they have a sizeable handle to yank it out of the water.

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Can it clean in-ground vinyl pool?
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yes...does an excellent job!

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Does it work with above ground and liner pools?
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Can this be used in a 30x15 in ground pool with a liner?
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Does this model work with either the my dolphin or my dolphin plus app?
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No idea, I don't use an app with mine and don't feel there's any advantage to using one.

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Can you use on above ground pool?
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NO!

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Can it be used on an above ground pool
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Yes it can be used for above ground and in ground vinyl pools. I use the Dolphin E23 for our vinyl in ground pool and it does a very good job cleaning the pool, and it does clime to clean the wall of the pool also. Awesome product.

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Voltage need to know if purchased on amazon in usa, can i bring to a different country using 230v 50hz?
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My guess is you would have to buy a voltage convertor just like you would if you needed any 110V USA appliance, like a hairdryer or electric toothbrush.

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Is this Safe on vinyl liners?
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Yes, works great!

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How long is the power cord?
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Approximately 6 feet

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What model of Dolphin auto cleaner should I get for I above ground pool need at least 45 foot power cord?
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The dolphin E10. It only has 30 feet of cord but you mount the power box in the middle of the pool and it reaches both directions.

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Does the unit need to be plugged into a wall outlet during use?
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Yes. It does.

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what’s the part number for the ultrafine filters for this e30
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Is the control unit waterproof?
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I'd guess the owner's manual would tell you if the control box is waterproof, but the design of this unit makes that question not an issue (unless you leave the control box out in the rain). The Dolphin has a 50' waterproof cord that powers the Dolphin E20 while it's in the water...it is attached to the Dolphin and can't be removed. The other end of that cord is screwed into the control box which also has a 110V cord that you plug into household electrical outlet. The instructions do recommend keeping the control box shielded from direct sunlight because it does run warm while operating. The controls are on the box...on & off switch and the option of running the unit 1, 2 or 3 hours. You attach the 50' cord to your control box and lower the dolphin into your pool. Turn it on and select the time you want it to run, start it and walk away. This unit is simply amazing! It does a great job on the bottom and walls of your pool, you don't have to do anything! I truly love his item and HIGHLY recommend one for your pool!

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how do I register for the warranty if buying off amazon?
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Go to Amazon.com on your computer and go to your orders. Click on that order's invoice. print it and send it to them.

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What the difference between explorer e20 and nautilus cc?
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The Dolphin E20 is specifically made for in ground pools. The Nautilus CC is made to service both inground and above grounds pools. The specs say the are virtually the same in performance and values. Either one should work fine. I have an inground and bought the E20 and its a dream!

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Can the filter pickup algae and fine sands?
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What’s the difference with the E20 vs the Nautilus Cc?
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Don't know the answer, but if you Google that question, you'll find a compete spread sheet answer. Bottom line, the E20 is for in ground pools and the Nautilus is good for both in ground and above ground. If you have an in ground pool, no worries, buy the E20 and you'll be thrilled!


Pool Attributes

Specifications

Pool Types In Ground
Pool Size 40 ft
Pool Shape Rectangle, Oval, or Freeform
Obstacles Steps, Ladder, Drain Cover, Ledges, Pop-Ups
Surface Gunite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, Liner
Cleaning
Waterline Cleaning Yes
Number of Filters Included 1
Filter Cleaning Top Access
Cleaning Coverage Floor, Walls and Waterline
Cleaning Cycle(s) 2 hrs
Number of Brushes 2
Connectivity & Automation
Remote operation No
WiFi / Bluetooth WiFi: No
Bluetooth: No
Smartphone App No
Automated Weekly Timer Yes
Other
Full Bag Indicator No
Cable Length 60 ft
Anti-Tangling Swivel Yes
Restocking Fee No
Warranty 2 Years
Caddy Included Optional Caddies Available
Official Website
Official Dolphin Premier Comparison Page Dolphin Explorer E30 vs Dolphin Premier
Official Dolphin Sigma Comparison Page Dolphin Explorer E30 vs Dolphin Sigma
Part Number 99996240-XP
ASIN B08T1XTQMK

Dolphin Explorer E30
Robot Class: In Ground

Accessories

Terra Premium Caddy

Terra Caddy

The Must-Have Dolphin Accessory

Weather and UV-Resistant. Terra Caddy is the go-to Dolphin Caddy. Sealed and protected, the Terra Caddy is covered in a protect resin that cures to an extremely hard layer, making it resistant to scratches and weathering. The resin cures very hard, making it solvent-resistant and scratch-resistant. This level of protection makes the Terra Caddy stand up to rain, sunshine, termites, and more.


Dolphin Universal Caddy

Dolphin Caddy

Move and Store

A robotic pool cleaner is an investment, so make sure to protect it. The Dolphin Universal Caddy is a solid caddy that gets the job done. Easily store and transport your robotic pool cleaner to keep it lasting for years to come.


Dolphin Robotic Pool Cleaner Replacement Parts

Replacement Parts

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