Dolphin Explorer E50
Pool robot: the maker’s published limits, with the page each was read from. Pool robots are judged against your house on the guides below.
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The limits the maker publishes
Every figure below was read from the maker’s page or manual, and the link beside it goes there. A limit the maker does not publish is absent, never guessed.
| Limit | Maker figure | Read from |
|---|---|---|
| Pool type | in-ground or above ground | source |
| Pool length, up to | 50 ft | source |
| Climbs walls | yes | source |
| Scrubs the waterline | yes | source |
| Cordless | no | source |
| Runtime | 120 min | source |
| Weight | 19.2 lb | source |
| Warranty | 2 years | source |
| Filter | Multi-Layer | source |
| App | yes | source |
Recall screen: no published CPSC recall names this exact model (screened 2026-09-17) (how we screen).
Living with it
What the maker’s own pages and manual say about owning this unit, and what owners report in public. Each line links to where it was read.
- Consumables
- The Explorer E50 has a filter-status indicator (activated through the MyDolphin Plus app) that shows when the filter needs cleaning.manuals.maytronics.com
- Without the app or Wi-Fi
- The cleaning cycle starts and runs from the physical ON switch on the power supply; the MyDolphin Plus app adds remote scheduling, Pick-up mode, and monitoring on top of that.manuals.maytronics.com
- Set-up
- Maytronics' manual says the cleaner is simple to use: place it correctly on the pool floor, then turn it on and let it complete the task.manuals.maytronics.com
- Maintenance
- Maytronics' manual recommends periodic filter panel cleaning at least once a month, in addition to cleaning after each use.manuals.maytronics.com
- Warranty
- Maytronics backs the Explorer E50 with a 2-year warranty.maytronics.com
- Support and parts
- If troubleshooting doesn't resolve a problem, Maytronics directs owners to its Customer Care line, listing 1-888-365-7446 ext. 1002 / customersupport@maytronicsus.com for North America.manuals.maytronics.com
- Known issue
- Maytronics' own troubleshooting guide says the Explorer E50 may fail to climb walls if the filter is clogged, algae has made the walls slippery, or pool chemistry is off.manuals.maytronics.com
- Off-season storage
- Maytronics' manual says to store the unit upright on its Caddy, out of direct sun, rain, or frost, at 5-45 degrees C (41-113 degrees F).manuals.maytronics.com
- Safety
- Maytronics' manual says to make sure the electrical outlet is protected by a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) or Earth Leakage Interrupter (ELI).manuals.maytronics.com
- Size
- The Explorer E50 measures about 17.4 in long by 15.8 in wide by 13.9 in tall, per Maytronics' own spec sheet.maytronics.com
- Weight
- The Explorer E50 weighs about 19.2 lb, per Maytronics' own spec sheet.maytronics.com
What independent testers found
We do not test units ourselves. These are figures and verdicts published by named testers, with the maker’s claim beside them where the tester gave it; where a tester relays owners’ reports rather than a measurement, the row says so.
| What | Finding | Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Also noted | PoolBots scored it 'Great' for waterline cleaning, coverage, ease of use, and warranty, but 'Limited' for filtration | PoolBots |
| Wall climbing | Cleans and scales walls with precision and power | PoolBots |
| Also noted | 60-foot cable that includes an anti-tangle swivel | PoolBots |
- PoolBots calls the Explorer E50 a strong all-around cleaner that climbs walls and waterlines well, though it uses standard filters instead of NanoFilters and sits outside Dolphin's premium ProLine/Max-Series lines. PoolBots