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We’ve tested our share of both robotic lawn mowers and robotic vacuum cleaners. It seemed serendipitous when the latest Hardware Huddle gave us a chance to take a look at the Aiper Seagull 1500 robotic pool vacuum. While it doesn’t use Lidar or fancy cameras to navigate your pool, it does vacuum using a systematic and intelligent path to ensure the bottom—and sides—of your swimming pool stay clean. Our question centered around whether it could truly eliminate the manual cleaning process altogether.
After charging the Aiper Seagull 1500 pool vacuum (it took around 8 hours) we switched it on and dropped it gently into the pool. Before letting it go, we ensured it had expended all of the air from the unit so that it would sink.
Letting go of the Aiper Seagull 1500, the pool vacuum sank slowly to the bottom. It drifted out a bit towards the center, but after a few seconds backed up against the wall and began cleaning.
The vacuum went across the pool and then eventually remapped itself to the center. It then began a series of diagonal passes, climbing the walls periodically to clean a majority of the pool.
It can climb walls due to well-designed PVC rollers and lots of suction. Front rollers keep it from scraping as it encounters the initial slope of the side wall. After that, the unit climbs vertically until it reaches the surface.
The Aiper robotic pool vacuum ran for about an hour and a half. After that, it rolled up against the pool wall, and I was able to lift it out using the included plastic retrieving hook.
Once out, I removed the filter basket and cleaned it with a garden hose. In less than a few minutes I had the vacuum ready for charging.
As our pool features a nice screened enclosure, we don’t need to vacuum daily—so I had a week or so before I needed to pull out the Aiper for round 2.
Some things I found noteworthy about the Aiper robotic pool vacuum included the protected charging port. To prevent oxidation, Aiper provides a nice gasket that covers the charging pins so they don’t corrode.
The rubberized gasket also locks into the on/off switch to keep it in place and secure the rubber from falling out during the vacuuming process.
Next, the LEDs do a great job of giving you the status of the robot pool vac:
Finally, the PVC flap wheels that drive the cleaning process are massive. We love the design of these. It’s no wonder the Aiper Seagull 1500 pool vacuum can tackle anything from fine dirt to large leaves and debris.
You can pick up the Aiper Seagull 1500 robotic pool vacuum via Aiper or Amazon for around $769.99. It includes a 2-year warranty.
When you own a pool, vacuuming and maintenance come as a package deal. Until recently, your options included manual cleaning, tethered low-pressure vacuums, and tethered high-pressure vacuums. At least with low-pressure vacs, getting the correct balance of flow rate and suction can prove difficult. And it moves all of that dirt into your filters—which you still have to clean and/or bump.
With a completely cordless robotic vacuum, the Aiper Seagull 1500 offers autonomous cleaning and greatly simplifies a major task on my weekly list. I have yet to feel the need to manually vacuum our pool and it’s been several weeks.
When time is money, the price of entry seems reasonable. I also like what I see so far of its durability and results. I can highly recommend this robotic pool vacuum for consumers looking to get back some time on their weekly pool maintenance.
To get more info, visit the Aiper website.
When he's not playing with the latest power tool, Clint DeBoer enjoys life as a husband, father, and avid reader—especially the Bible. He loves Jesus, has a degree in recording engineering, and has been involved in multimedia and/or online publishing in one form or another since 1992.
Clint’s career has covered nearly the entire realm of audio and video production. After graduating at the top of his class with an Associates Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working for the famed Soundelux studios in 1994, one of the largest post-production companies specializing in audio for feature films & television. Working on a myriad of feature films, Clint honed his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor, and sound designer. Years later, he moved into the expanding area of video editing, where he served as the company’s senior AVID video editor for three years.
Working for such clients as Universal Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, NASA, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, SEGA, NASCAR, and others, Clint DeBoer dealt extensively with client management as well as film & video editing, color correction, and digital video & MPEG compression. He also carries several THX certifications (Technician I and II, THX Video), and is ISF Level II Certified.
After founding the CD Media, Inc. publishing company in 1996, he went on to help start or grow several successful online publications, including Audioholics (as Editor-in-Chief for 12 years), Audiogurus, and AV Gadgets. In 2008, Clint founded Pro Tool Reviews followed by the landscape and outdoor power equipment-focused OPE Reviews in 2017. He also heads up the Pro Tool Innovation Awards, an annual awards program honoring innovative tools and accessories across the trades.
Crediting God and his excellent staff for the success of what is now the largest power tool review publication in the industry, Clint DeBoer hopes to see continued growth for the company as it rapidly expands its reach. Pro Tool Reviews critically reviews hundreds of hand tools, power tools, and accessories each year to help inform users about the best and newest products in the industry. Reaching everyone from the construction industry professional and tradesman to the serious DIYer, Pro Tool Reviews helps tool consumers shop better, work smarter, and stay aware of what tools and products can help put them at the top of their game.
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