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Hi! I’m Markus Robertson, and water is my passion.
Five years ago, I graduated from the University of California-Los Angeles and was going to become a professional marine biologist. However, my fate had other plans for me, and due to family problems, I had to find a more stable and well-paid job. I had only one wish for my job to be connected with water.
During this period of my life, I worked as a sales manager at Olympic Pool & Spa Supplies. The job helped me learn everything about swimming pools and related pool equipment, as well as how to choose the best option and what to pay attention to.
Having worked there for three years, I decided to start my own blog about pools, where I can tell people about the best new pool equipment models and share my knowledge and experience.
A marine biologist by education, I became a pool blogger by trade. Now I’m glad I can help the guests of my store and the visitors of my blog know a lot of exciting things about pools, their types, best pumps and filters, necessary equipment maintenance, and so on.
I welcome all people who want to choose a proper basin and the stuff to my blog! Hope you’ll find this information interesting and useful!
Hello! Thank you for the review. I liked Polaris 9650IQ, but it’s so similar to the cheaper Polaris F9550, except for the app control. Is it really useful or just a smart toy option?
Hi, Mark! Excellent question, thanks a lot! WiFi connection and app control don’t directly influence performance, but they will greatly contribute to the ease and comfort of cleaner usage. Polaris 9650IQ works as efficient as Polaris F9550 with remote control. However, with the IQ device, you can set a schedule, start and control cleaning from any place in the world (at work, for example). Besides, only Polaris 9650IQ will notify you of necessary replacements and maintenance. If you don’t need these options, grab the F9550.
Hi! I know many Dolphins robot cleaners work both in inground and above ground pools. Polaris makes its cleaners of inground reservoirs, but can I get a Polaris Sport unit for my 30ft above ground prism frame pool?
Hello, Rick! This is an excellent question; thank you so much! Indeed, the manufacturer states Polaris F Sport robotic cleaners work in inground pools only. This is connected with their drive systems that need hard surfaces and smooth slopes to climb walls and waterline. Polaris Sport series cannot be applied in the inflatable and simple frame above ground pools. However, our overview through the real users’ comments shows that the simplest F9350 and F9450 models that process the bottom and walls will do with more rigid prism frame pools. The main clue here is the presence of rigid walls in your pool and convenient floor-wall seams.
Hi! Great review, thanks. Do you have to replace tires for these Polaris Sport series pool cleaners? If so, how often should you do it?
Hello, Edward! Thank you for your question! Over time, tires wear out, so it’s better to change them to support proper driving and climbing results. The frequency of replacement depends on the frequency of your cleaner use. On average, the tire lasts for 1-2 years. You can look for an extra set here.
I have a 50 ft rectangular inground pool but with a built-in spa zone (hydromassage jets and LED lights). May they disturb cleaning and stop Polaris F9550 or 9450 from going there? Thanks!
Hello, Fredy! Thank you very much for your question! Polaris Sport F9450 and F9550 pool cleaners have the best navigation technologies available in Polaris robotic cleaners. Thus, they will easily bypass most pool obstacles like stairs, built-in lights, spa jets, etc. Your special pool zones will not disturb the cleaning, and both models will perform their work as thoroughly as possible.
Do you need to change scrubbers on Polaris F Sport pool cleaners or they are solid enough to last for years? Thanks.
Hello, Philip! Thank you very much for your question! Scrubbers in Polaris Sport pool cleaners are durable enough to serve you for years. As far as we know, the manufacturer doesn’t require any replacements here.
Is Polaris 9650iQ app compatible with Xiaomi? How can I check it beforehand? Thank you for assistance)
Hi, Nancy! Thank you very much for your question. Yes, Polaris 9650iQ cleaner is compatible with all phone models. The Polaris app is available on all platforms including popular Appstore and Google Play.
Can I make a power cable longer?
Hi, Jo! Thank you very much for your question! Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not offer such an option of cable length change.
Hello Marcus,
As a new pool owner this is a great review. I would like to know your thoughts with comparing the Polaris 9650iQ vs the Dolphin Premier / Sigma. Thank you
Hi, Russell Burnett! Thank you very much for your kind words and question! We’re glad to inform you that our team prepared a thorough comparison review on the major Polaris and Dolphin smart pool cleaners including Dolphin Premier and Polaris 9650IQ. You can learn more about these two models and compare them in the Dolphin vs Polaris – Total Comparison of Best-Selling Brands review. And we can also recommend our Dolphin Premier vs. Sigma vs. Nautilus CC Plus vs. Triton PS Plus vs. Triton PS article if you’re interested in Dolphin Sigma model as well. Hope you’ll find this info useful.
Hi Markus! Can you please explain the difference between pleated and solid-blade brushes? What type is better for tiles? Thanks!
Hello Keri! Thank you for your interest in Polaris vacuums. Each system consists of 2 rubber brushes with different orientations of bristles located in lines. Bristles in solid-blade brush occupy the whole width of the brush in one line and are firmer, while on a pleated brush, there are five to six bristles on each line. Solid-blade brush systems are more effective for dirt scrubbing and removal on tiles; they also will last longer without changing the brushes.