Pool Maintenance
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Hey, I'm Justin — The Pool Nerd. Every video on this page comes from hands-on testing in my pool. Reviews, comparisons, how-to's — if it touches pool water, I've filmed it.
Our brand-new 2026 rankings — the definitive top picks for robotic pool cleaners.
Justin ranks the best robotic pool cleaners of 2026 after testing 40+ models head-to-head. From budget picks to the flagship, this video covers everything you need to know.
In-depth video reviews of every Dolphin robotic pool cleaner we've tested. 19 videos
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How-to videos for keeping your pool clean and balanced. 31 videos
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Quick tips and 60-second answers. 299 Shorts
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Our Top 5 Robotic Pool Cleaners video has been watched hundreds of thousands of times. It covers our overall best picks after years of testing.
Independent, Hands-On Reviews
We're not a big media company. We're a small, independent team that actually gets in the water and tests this stuff.
Every robot, pump, and skimmer gets run in our test pool under real-world conditions. Not a lab. Not a demo tank. Dirt, leaves, algae — the works.
We don't review products in isolation. We test them head-to-head so you can see exactly how they stack up against the competition.
We've been testing pool products since 2020 — through every season, firmware update, and product launch. That depth of experience means we know what holds up and what doesn't.
We run each product through multiple cleaning cycles in our test pool — floors, walls, waterlines, and filtration all get evaluated.
Products go up against their direct competitors so you see real differences, not just marketing specs.
We publish what we find — good and bad. If a $500 robot beats a $2,000 one, we'll tell you.