Can't go up slopes and only suited to flat bottomed pools
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Limited suction power
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I have to be honest, cleaning our pool is probably the chore I least looked forward to doing.
Having to sweep and net the pool dozens of times a day, maintaining the filtration system and still not getting the pool spotless was very inefficient and laborious.
The AIPER Seagull sweeps up everything it comes into contact with
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The AIPER Seagull SE offers a simple cordless solution to cleaning our pool. I just need to drop it in and leave it.
Previously, I was having to sweep the floor and leave our filtration system on all day, driving up the cost of the pool, and even then there would be unwanted dirt in the pool.
Now I don't need to do that. For the last few months I have saved time and money as the filtration system is no longer needed with my new robot friend doing the heavy lifting.
I have found that the AIPER Seagull SE will suck up most things it comes into contact with. Dirt, frogs (just kidding!), and leaves will prove no problem.
Limitations
The top deck in my pool can have limited cleaning due to the AIPER robot not being able to go up slopes(Image credit: Future)
Although, larger or heavier objects like rocks can prove challenging and these still need require manual removal.
Another issue is the AIPER Seagull SE cannot go up significant slopes. I have a 45° slope in my pool that the vacuum can only go up half way and it also can't clean the walls of my pools like high-end, more expensive robot pool cleaners can.
Besides that though the pool remains clean and with its good battery life I can leave it for almost two hours before it needs recharging.
The AIPER Seagull pool cleaner leaves my pool almost spotless after each use(Image credit: Future)
Easy retrieval with self-parking feature
With previous pool cleaners I've had, an annoying problem, besides pipes, has been retrieving it once its done.
Having to take out a pool cleaner, sometimes multiple times a day, when it's in the middle of the pool (very much a first-world problem I know) can get frustrating.
However, this problem has been removed by the AIPER Seagull SE as once it is finished it has the smart feature of parking next to a wall meaning I only have to pick it up with a small rod (one is provided) and it can go straight back on charge.
And with it only being around 3 kg, it's easy to pluck out the pool.
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The AIPER Seagull can be taken out easily due to its smart parking feature
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Upkeeping
Another benefit is how often the AIPER Seagull SE needs emptying.
As I use mine quite regularly there doesn't tend to be much debris left to pick up meaning I often use it four/five times before needing to empty it.
But if it's at the start of summer and lots of filth is left on the floor of the pool then it will require emptying almost every time to maintain optimal performance.
This isn't a problem though as emptying the robot simply requires flipping the open switches at both ends and then emptying the dirt inside.
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The internal filtration system and brushes on the bottom of the AIPER Seagull sweep up the dirt and leave the clean pool water behind
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The AIPER Seagull takes about three hours to charge(Image credit: Future)
Final thoughts
The AIPER Seagull SE may not be the most powerful or fully-featured robotic pool cleaner on the market, but for its price point, it’s a smart and effective tool for everyday pool maintenance.
It's cordless, lightweight, and quiet, and it handles common pool debris with ease. The self-parking feature is a small but welcome touch that makes retrieval simple, and the 90-minute runtime covers most small to mid-size pools without issue.
Of course, it has its limits – it struggles with slopes, doesn't clean walls, and won't handle heavy debris like large rocks. But if your pool has a flat bottom and you want to save time and reduce reliance on your filtration system, the Seagull SE is a solid, affordable choice.
For me, it's taken the grunt work out of pool care, and that alone makes it worth it.
Aiper Seagull Se
Wireless robot pool cleaner, pool vacuum cleaner lasts 90 minutes, LED display, self-parking, ideal for aboveground/ground flat pools up to 40 feet.
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
