Buying a Pool Robot? Check These 9 Things
1. Coverage Area vs Your Pool Size
Match rated coverage to your pool with headroom. Villa pools (under 800 m²) suit the Robo Dressel (up to 1,800 m²); hotel and Olympic-size pools need the Robo Titan (up to 2,500 m²).
2. Wall & Waterline Climbing
The waterline is where grime shows first. Insist on robots that climb walls (up to 180 cm) and scrub the waterline — floor-only robots leave the most visible dirt untouched.
3. Filtration Fineness
20-micron filtration captures fine sand and algae spores, not just leaves. Finer filtration also cuts chlorine demand by 30-40%.
4. Pump Flow Rate
Higher flow = faster, cleaner cycles. Commercial robots should move 30,000-40,000 L/hr; residential units 15,000+ L/hr.
5. Debris Intake Design
Multiple intake gates (the Robo Titan has 4) prevent clogging with leaves — critical for pools near gardens or on Goa-style properties.
6. Scheduling & Automation
Programmable cycles mean the pool cleans itself overnight. For hotels, this is the difference between guest-ready water at 6 AM and a scramble.
7. IP Rating & Build
IP68 waterproofing and corrosion-resistant materials are non-negotiable for equipment that lives in chlorinated water.
8. Energy Consumption
Good robots run full cycles on 1-2 units of electricity — far cheaper than running main filtration pumps longer.
9. Service & Warranty in India
Imported robots without local support become expensive ornaments. Harpalyk provides a 2-year warranty, genuine spares and pan-India service — see our warranty policy.
Quick Recommendations
- Villa / society pools: Robo Dressel
- Hotels / resorts / large commercial: Robo Titan
Still unsure? Send us your pool dimensions — we'll recommend the right model and share a maintenance-cost comparison for your property.
