AIPER Surfer S1 Solar Powered Robotic Pool Skimmer

[@Anthonygarage]

I really liked all your videos that you made. That’s how I started my KZbin channel from you all the things about swimming pools. I really didn’t knew thank you so much for this.

[@antidisturbiox]

Thanks for the recommendation! I watched your review of the AIPER Surfer S1, and I’m definitely adding it to my shopping list. I love that it’s solar-powered and autonomous-exactly what I need to keep my pool clean without much hassle. Keep up the great content!

[@studlygoorite5955]

Thanks for the video, I just ordered it on Prime Day 👍

[@Optix-Code]

Thank you David

[@Damitsall]

You should do an episode talking about which one of these solar skimmers is the best.

[@SPL]

Not a bad idea.

[@simonlee4881]

I bought it last year, but sucking is not enough after one year, maybe they should improve layer quality

[@rolyschoell9193]

Looks like you Scuba S1 Pro is having the same issues as mine. Watching the sped up footage, it’s clear that it has terrible coverage of the pool. It was moving across the same areas continuously. Mine also suffers from the dreaded bunny hop ….front end lifting and hence not collecting floor debris. It may be the 180 micron filter is not ideal for the device and firmware also needs improvement on coverage. Would be interesting to get your feedback and thoughts. The Surfer looks like it’s a good device though!

[@SPL]

I recieved a firmware update from China but have been unable to open the Google Drive folder they sent me. As soon as I am able to install the firmware update I will let you know if it fixed the issue you see in the video. 👍

[@rolyschoell9193]

I have concerns about the longevity of the sliding solar panel method to access the filter container. I would prefer a lifting top like they have on the Scuba Pro cleaner.

[@rolyschoell9193]

BTW - Great videos that you make. Have always enjoyed your work!

[@SPL]

I agree to some extent. It is a bit novel but looks well built. We will see.

[@joelchoquette5674]

David, do you know if a 3" tab can be placed in the debris basket like in the Betta to help with sanitizing the water? Also, the description to the video says 18 month protection from the manufacturer but the video also showed one year. Do you know which it is?

[@SPL]

I suppose you can put a tablet in the tray. Not sure on the warranty.

[@KhoaNguyen-tm2fu]

Hi David, between this and the Betta SE Plus, which one would you recommend? The most common complaint against the Betta is debris flowing out of the basket when it’s reversing. The only complaint I’ve found of the Aiper is short run time compared to the Betta model.

[@SPL]

This one seems a bit more refined then the Betta. Both work great. It's a tough choice.

[@musicaddict5076]

I have this unit and like it however with your pool on it does tend to get stuck in the skimmer pull quite a bit. Pool noodles in there can help. I also have their robotic cleaner. Do you think both are sufficient for cleaning or do you think I should still use my Polaris suction cleaner daily? Have to remove that to use the robotic cleaner and skimmer.

[@SPL]

This set up should be good enough in the Winter maybe switch over to your suction cleaner

[@pythonflying]

When you pull it out of the pool, does it need to be shut down or does it auto shut off? I'm worried about guests pulling it out, etc.

[@SPL]

It's easy to turn off with a button on the back. But even running the propellers are under a shield. I wouldn't be concerned

[@rcm1145]

Does this get finer sediment from the surface of the water?

[@SPL]

It states the debris basket is 200 microns. It seems finer than that. But yes, very fine debris. 👍

[@rcm1145]

@@SPL thanks

[@reggielamay3870]

Any chance any of these solar skimmers have demo unit for sale for pool pros ? Thank you.

[@SPL]

You can contact Aiper. Maybe. I just tell the customer to buy it. Great product. 👍

[@bz9349]

These Solar skimmers all seem to work without any suction or pressure cleaner hoses in the pool to get hung up on. When they can solve that problem, I’ll look at replacing the one in our pool.

[@SPL]

The Solar-Breeze (discontinued) was pretty good with pool hoses. These work okay with them but better coverage without them. I've experimented with hose weights and dropping the three center hoses down 4 inches in the water seems effective (suction cleaner hoses).

[@kcramona13]

Hello! I have a shallow step and a cabo landing, with and without the little legs it gets stuck there. Worse than stuck, because it's running and not moving, it just starts pushing the bugs back out. Anybody have tips?

[@SPL]

I wonder if you can put some pool noodles accross that area so the Surfer S1 bounces off of those.

[@StarcleBlaze]

Looks like a B-2 Spirit

[@SPL]

It does! 🫡

[@erikrutka6194]

Whats the point of charging it? Shouldn’t it rub continuously every day if it has a solar panel?

[@SPL]

Depends on the pool. It's just an option. Certain pools might be in the shade most of the day.

[@joelchoquette5674]

In the winter when there is heavy cloud cover and daylight hours are short the solar panel can't keep up with the needs of the skimmer. I wish that my Betta had that option.

[@mark100177]

Thanks for the video! That pool bottom vacuum doesn’t seem to be doing well in your sped up video.

[@SPL]

Good observation! The Scuba S1 Pro needs a firmware update - it was set on floor mode in the video but requires a slight "zap" to get it working correctly from Aiper.

[@arjunc2266]

@@SPLis there an ETA on that firmware update ?

[@arjunc2266]

And is there any mode which will make the s1 pro clean the entire bottom of the floor without getting stuck in a certain area as seen in the video