Dolphin Nautilus CC Demo Model
Pool Robot Review

Here at Pool Partz, after selling thousands of Dolphin robotic pool cleaners by Maytronics over the past decade and assisting our customers with their pool cleaner selection, we understand their thoughts as they go through their Dolphin pool cleaner selection. Our review of the best selling Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus pool robot provides all the information that you need to determine if this pool cleaner fits your needs. Due to the myriad of Dolphin pool cleaners that are available, there is a model for everyone that meets their swimming pool needs and budget.

For almost 40 years, Maytronics has been a global leader in the swimming pool industry by developing technologies and solutions for swimming pool maintenance. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner line is one of those solutions, providing efficient and easy pool maintenance. One of the primary benefits of the Dolphin pool cleaners is that the units are not tied to the swimming pool filtering system but rather have their own filters along with efficient motor technology which provides for low cost maintenance of your swimming pool from debris.

When reviewing the Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner Demo Model, or any Dolphin pool robot, we have found the best way to educate our customers is by looking at the pool cleaner using the following sections: Dolphin standard features, a product overview, general features, cleaning features, optional accessories and purchase recommendations.

Dolphin standard features

There are some standard capabilities that come with all Dolphin robotic pool cleaners regardless of the size of the pool that you have. For instance, all Dolphin pool cleaners come with a power supply, a cable that connects to the robot, and the robot itself. Because the robot has its own filtering system and uses efficient motors, the cost to run these units is minimal.

Plug and Play
Dolphin pool cleaners are extremely easy to use – simply drop the pool cleaner into the pool, plug the power supply into an electrical outlet, press the power button and the unit will begin the cleaning cycle.

Pool Mapping
Every Dolphin pool cleaner has electronics in it that provides sophisticated algorithms for mapping and cleaning the swimming pool. It is recommended that you drop the pool cleaner close to the center of the pool as it begins the cleaning process for optimal cleaning coverage.

Debris Filtering
Since every Dolphin pool cleaner has its own filtering capabilities, it is independent of any of the swimming pool equipment. The Dolphin collects the debris, you hose off the debris from the filters, and you are ready for the next cleaning!

Energy Saving
Dolphin robotic pool cleaners require very little power to clean your pool spotless every time it is used.

Customer Service
Whether dealing with Maytronics or Pool Partz customer service, both have a great reputation in the industry in providing exceptional customer service both pre-sales and post-sales. For over a decade, Pool Partz has been the exclusive resellers of Dolphin pool robots and have great knowledge of every Dolphin pool cleaner.

Choosing Your Dolphin

When selecting a Dolphin robotic pool cleaner, there are two primary things that will narrow down the Dolphin model that will meet your needs. The first is the size of your pool and the second is you need to decide what areas of the pool you want the robot to clean. There are 3 areas in a swimming pool: the floor, the walls, and the waterline. When we refer to the “waterline”, we are referring to the area around the pool where the tile meets the coping and it is synonymous with “waterline scrubbing”. If a unit cleans the walls but does not scrub the waterline, the unit will move up to the waterline and then move down the walls.

When measuring the size of your swimming pool, simply use the longest dimension of the pool. For the majority of residential swimming pools, whether above-ground or in-ground, the size of the swimming pool is less than 50 feet which is why many of the Dolphin robotic pool cleaners are designed for pools up to 50 feet.

What pool area would you like the unit to clean? All Dolphin pool robots clean the floor and cove (the area between the floor and walls if that area is sloped) but the higher-end models can also clean the walls and waterline.

The Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner Demo Model is designed for pools up to 33 feet. The areas of the pool that the unit will clean are floor/walls.

Dolphin Nautilus CC Demo Model Overview

Whenever we conduct a product review for a Dolphin pool cleaner, we always like referring to the manufacturer’s product description which provides some insight to the capabilities that the product provides:

The Dolphin Nautilus CC is a performance in ground level model that cleans the floor and walls for pools up to 30 feet in length.
This upgraded cleaner features CleverClean Technology, a software that systematically scans your pool to determine the most efficient path, regardless of the shape or surface of your pool, resulting in a clean pool every time.The weekly timer function allows the Nautilus with CleverClean to automatically run its programmed two-hour cycle at set intervals throughout the week. Equipped with active brushes, the brushes spin two times the speed of the robot removing stuck-on contaminants from the surface of your pool. The new body style on the Nautilus with CleverClean features a hinged top with quick access to the large filter basket making it easy to clean and ergonomically friendly. This cleaner also has a new fast water release system that quickly removes excess water when removing the cleaner from the pool, ensuring the Nautilus with CleverClean remains lightweight and easy to carry, even after running a full cleaning cycle.  Another notable visual difference is the lack of a swivel on the cable on the Nautilus with CleverClean. This is because the Nautilus with CleverClean utilizes software controlled anti-tangling algorithms to prevent the cable from tangling over the course of the cycle. Since all Dolphin Robotics run independently from your pool’s pump and filter system, the Nautilus with CleverClean uses a fraction of the energy when compared to other cleaning systems. With a 12 month warranty, the Nautilus with CleverClean has everything you need when it comes to a robotic pool cleaner.

DOLPHIN EXCLUSIVE FEATURES

Scrubs, vacuums and filters the pool with a cycle time of 2 hours.
Incredibly efficient - costs less than 15 cents to clean the pool.
In-store repairable right at your local Dolphin retailer!
Plug-n-play! No pre-installation needed, no connections to pool system.
Self-programming for optimal pool scanning

Dolphin Nautilus CC Demo Model Cleaning Features

When reviewing the various Dolphin pool cleaners that fit the size of your swimming pool, the unique cleaning features are the key differentiators between the various models.

Since the Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner Demo Model cleans both the floor and walls, its nice to know that the pool robot is capable of cleaning both of these surfaces.

Cleaning/cycle time – the amount of time that it takes a Dolphin pool cleaner to perform a regular cleaning cycle is referred to as the cycle time. Depending on the Dolphin model, some models have different cycle times that provide for a quick cleaning of the floor or a more lengthy cycle known as a deep scrub. Each model has an optimized cleaning cycle.

Surfaces
Depending on the Dolphin robotic pool cleaner model, they are capable of cleaning the floor (including the cove), the walls, and scrubbing the waterline. The Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner Demo Model will clean the floor and walls.

Filtration
The Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner Demo Model comes with a set of fine filters.

Cycle time
Cycle time is the amount of time that the Dolphin pool robot will take to complete a cleaning cycle. The cycle time for the standard cleaning cycle is 2 hours. Since this model has different cycle times that you can select from, you can determine which one to use by which areas you would you like to clean and for how long. During the spring startup of the swimming pool or after periods of having larger amounts of debris in the pool, it may be necessary to run multiple cycles with the Dolphin robot.

Dual brushes
Dolphin pool cleaners use brushes to both scrub and collect debris. The Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner Demo Model provides dual brushes for even more efficient scrubbing as the unit is cleaning the swimming pool.

Dolphin Nautilus CC Demo Model Operational Features

Weekly timer
The weekly timer feature allows you to select days for the robot to automatically clean. The weekly timer allows you to select every day, every other day, or every 3rd day.

Quick water release
The quick water release feature allows water to quickly be removed from the robot as the unit is being pulled from the swimming pool after a cleaning cycle. The Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner Demo Model comes with the quick water release feature.

Cable length
The Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner Demo Model comes with a cable that has a length of 50 feet.

Unit weight
The weight of the Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner Demo Model unit is 14 pounds.

Dolphin Nautilus CC Demo Model Optional Accessories

Caddy
The purpose of the caddy is to hold the Dolphin pool cleaner and power supply in place while the unit is not in the swimming pool during its cleaning cycle. Please note that the caddy does not have any electrical components needed to use the Dolphin robot – it’s only purpose is to house the pool vacuum when it’s not in the swimming pool.

Caddy cover
The caddy cover is used to protect the robot and power supply from the elements. If a caddy is purchased, the cover is highly recommended since it will protect the power supply when it rains. As a reminder, the power supply is splash-proof but not water-proof so it should not be exposed to rain.

Ultra fine filters
The Dolphin Nautilus CC robotic pool cleaner Demo Model comes with fine filters which is perfect during startup of the swimming pool and normal use. Additionally, the manufacturer sells ultra fine filters which are recommended in few areas where there is a fine dust/debris in and around the swimming pool. The standard filters that come with the robot are perfectly adequate for the majority of pool owners – there is no need to purchase the ultra fine filters initially.

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Dolphin Nautilus CC Demo Model Recommendations

The Dolphin Nautilus CC Demo Model is a popular Dolphin robotic pool cleaner and is highly recommended based on its feautures.

Final Thoughts: Buy It?

For over a decade, Pool Partz has been the exclusive reseller for Maytronics of both brand new and certified refurbished Dolphin pool robots that come directly from the manufacturer.

Based on our product review and feedback from our customers, our rating scorecard is based on the quality, popularity and relative value compared to other Dolphin models:

To summarize, here is a list of features of the Dolphin Nautilus CC Demo Model robotic pool cleaner by Maytronics.

PRODUCT DETAILS
Model	Nautilus CC Demo Model
SKU	99996113-USDEMO
Rating	4.8/5 ★★★★★
GENERAL
Condition	Brand new
Pool type	In ground
Pool size	Up to 33 feet
CLEANING
Surfaces	Floor Walls
Filter access	Top loaded
Filtration	Fine
Cycle time(s)	2 hours
Suction rate	4000 gph
OPERATION/CONTROL
Weekly timer	✔ Yes
WEIGHT/SIZE
Product weight	14.8 lb
Product dimensions	10.3x15.8x17.2 in
Package weight	24.9 lb
Package dimensions	12.8x17.6x22.2 in
OTHER
Quick water release	✔ Yes
Cable length	50 feet
Warranty	1 year
PURCHASE OPTIONS
	Nautilus CC Demo Model
	Brand New
	$649.00 Original price was: $649.00.$549.00Current price is: $549.00.
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