CRUSHED FOAM WHEELS EXPLAINED
Introduction
Hey guys, it's Joshua with Poolbots.com, and today we will be looking at a completely harmless part of shipping of many robotic pool cleaners that may seem worrying at first glance: the crushed appearance of foam wheels and foam rollers on units such as Dolphin Premier, Aquabot X4, or Dolphin Sigma.
The Crushed Appearance
Many users are worried that they may have received a damaged unit when they pull it out of the box for the first time because the foam elements of the unit, whether they are wheels or brush sponges, appear crushed during shipping. Luckily, appearances can be deceiving, and this is completely normal. These front foam wheels and rollers are actually a special material for climbing, which absorbs water, similar to sponges, and they may crush down during shipping.
Fixing the Crushed Foam
All that's needed to fix this is a little pool time. After a few minutes in the pool water, the sponges will absorb water and return to their normal shape. So if your pool cleaner comes with a crushed foam brush or roller, there's no need to return it. Simply put it into the water for 15 minutes to an hour. That will fix your foam and get your robot ready for cleaning.
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