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Maytronics

Maytronics Dolphin Triton PS

Name: Maytronics Dolphin Triton PS
Brand: Maytronics

PowerStream steering jets hold the unit against the surface, which keeps the brush in contact on floors and walls and in moving water. Deployment is manual and there is no app: cycle selection and the weekly timer sit on the poolside power supply unit. Trade-off: the model is discontinued, with Maytronics moving the segment to the Dolphin ACTIVE line, so a new unit is no longer ordered from the manufacturer.

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level III.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyCopes with everyday clutter and frees itself, shown by independent testing.
To reach Level IVIndependent testing shows it avoids ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.
IIIConditional AutonomyThis robot

Maytronics Dolphin Triton PS finishes whole jobs in a space it already knows, and still needs a person at the edges.

Navigation and control

Two independent motors: floor and wall via PowerStream jet pressure
Why this level
- Two motors drive the brush and the drive system on deterministic cycles, with PowerStream jets holding the unit to the surface rather than adapting the route.
- The operator selects the cycle and sets the weekly timer.
- Navigation does not respond to pool layout or debris concentration, but coverage of the defined surfaces completes without intervention once a cycle is running.
Autonomy dimension 52 / 100 · 3 sources reviewed
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Pending3 sources reviewed

Evidence is still being collected for this product.

Sources reviewed

Firmware release notes1 sourceOngoing

Maytronics publishes firmware releases and software notes through its support portal; reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Maytronics Dolphin supportmaytronics.com

Specification sources3 sourcesReviewed

Pages the published specifications were read from.

Also monitored, nothing listed yet

Manufacturer documentationPending

Maytronics product specification sheets and user manual for Triton PS motor configuration, PowerStream pressure design, and cable length requirements.

Owner reportsOngoing

In-ground pool owner forums and service professional reports document eight-year field stability, PowerStream effectiveness, and pump seal failure rates.

Press & video reviewsReviewed

Pool equipment review and comparison coverage from 2018-2020 establishing Triton PS positioning as mid-range wall-focused cleaner.

Longitudinal signalOngoing

Multi-season ownership data tracking pump performance, cartridge replacement intervals, and failure patterns. See Robovations methodology for longitudinal standards.

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Discontinued.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

DiscontinuedThis robot

Maytronics Dolphin Triton PS is discontinued. Remaining listings are old stock at uncertain prices, which no buying-today tier describes.

Listings under Availability are shown for reference, not as a purchase path.

On the record

Released May 2018; since discontinued
No current new-stock listing confirmed
3 sources reviewed

The scale, for reference

Ready NowAssessed, with a clean record on file. A successor may be shipping; the page says so when it is.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

53of 100

LimitedAt or above 11% of the 450 robots we scoreand 14% of the 65 scored robot pool cleaners

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

Measured on 7 of the 9 inputs14% not counted

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for coverage and navigation, operating envelope on this machine, so those inputs are left out of the score rather than guessed at, and the rest re-weighted to fill the space. A gap in what we have been able to verify is not evidence against the robot. Where a whole pillar has nothing measured, we publish no number at all.

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Field failure rate81+1.8
Support longevity67+0.5

Held back by

Software stability33−4.5
Task completion55−2.7
Edge-case recovery30−2.3

Capability40% of the score45What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score55

Evidence

Two separate JustAnswer owner threads on the Triton PS report it flipping over and not coming out, and stopping mid-cycle often. No retrieved independent source documents a completed full-pool cycle; the wellbots, poolzoom, poolsupplyunlimited and marinapoolspaandpatio pages all carry the same Maytronics marketing paragraph and are vendor copy on dealer servers.

Coverage and navigationnot countedno source verified46

Evidence

Deterministic cycles, and the record is explicit that navigation does not respond to pool layout or debris concentration and that PowerStream holds the unit to the surface rather than adapting the route. Below the re-established-every-run anchor because there is no scan and no survey either: the pattern is fixed and the same pattern runs in every pool, so a missed area is missed the same way each time.

Edge-case recovery10% of the score30

Evidence

The JustAnswer thread on the Triton PS stopping mid-cycle reports it halting without displaying any error at all, and a second thread reports it powered but immobile until the owner cleared debris from the drive wheels. That is the found-stalled and unreported pattern, not self-recovery, and no source shows it freeing itself.

Operating envelopenot countedno source verified56

Evidence

In-ground only to 50 ft, with above-ground and shallow installations excluded outright because the two-motor pressure design is engineered for in-ground depth and wall angle and would run into pressure imbalance elsewhere. Significant floor debris or algae buildup produces incomplete pickup. The genuine credit is narrow but real: it holds wall contact in moving water, which is the condition that defeats lighter cleaners.

Dependability40% of the score61Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure rate16% of the score81

Evidence

Eight years since May 2018 with no major recall documented and owner reports describing consistent multi-season operation. Cut by one documented job-stopping mode with a hard price attached: PowerStream pump seal leakage, inspected on a 2 to 3 year cadence and remedied at roughly $400 of professional service, which against a $1,049 machine sits at the edge of proportionate. Manufacturer documentation is pending and the owner and service-professional evidence is unlinked, so the forum and retail cap applies.

Software stability14% of the score33

Evidence

The no-update-channel anchor. Connectivity is empty and the record is emphatic: no account creation, no app pairing, no network step, with everything set on the poolside power supply. There is no owner-facing update path, so under rule 1 this earns nothing rather than credit for simplicity.

Support longevity10% of the score67

Evidence

Discontinued, which this input weighs directly: Maytronics has moved the segment to the Dolphin ACTIVE line and retailers list this one sold out or refurbished only. What keeps it well above an orphan is that the record is specific about the channel surviving the model: replacement parts and filter cartridges are still stocked by pool parts retailers at $40 to $60 a cartridge, and pump seal replacement remains an available professional service, so an owned unit stays serviceable. No warranty term or support window appears.

Ownership burden20% of the score53What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score53

Evidence

Heavier than its Dolphin siblings on items none of them carry: a monthly inspection of the PowerStream pump housing for drips or pressure leaks, a monthly silicone lubrication of the cable swivel joint, an annual pump seal inspection for degradation or mineral accumulation, and a winterization that drains the pump lines as well as the cable. On top of the usual cable and swivel check after every use and a filter rinse weekly in debris season, on an 18.7 lb machine. The power supply's weekly timer is the offsetting credit.

Consumables8% of the score54

Evidence

The worst consumables position of any corded Dolphin here and the only one with a genuine calendar. The filter cartridge is replaced annually at $40 to $60 rather than washed and refitted like the two-kit models, and behind it sits a pump seal at roughly $400 every 2 to 3 years where leakage is observed. That is conditional rather than scheduled, which is why this is not lower, but on a machine that listed at $1,049 a single seal service is nearly 40 percent of the purchase price.

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year cost$1,500

mid range at $1,049 list, now refurbished-only, plus roughly $250 over five years in annual $40 to $60 cartridges and an allowance of about $200 against one PowerStream pump seal service, which runs about $400 professionally and falls on a 2 to 3 year inspection cadence where leakage is found; no app, no account and no subscription

Data postureLocal

Core function needs no account and no network.

What leaves the homeNot documented

Read the full methodology →

FIT CHECK

Will the Maytronics Dolphin Triton PS work in your pool?

Describe your pool using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Maytronics Dolphin Triton PS is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Pool type

Pool size

Debris load

Coverage you want

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A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

Eight years in market with stable two-motor operation. PowerStream pump and independent floor motor create dual failure vectors, but documented field performance shows rare pump seal failures.

Stableowner-reported arc

The record so far

Owner reports from eight-year user base document consistent performance with minimal unplanned service calls. PowerStream pump replacement (rare, ~$400 if needed) is the most common service intervention. No documented motor failures in field data. Filter cartridge is annual consumable.

What goes wrongnot yet documented independently

The independent record is still forming. Failure modes are listed once an outside source reports them.

Upkeep routine

Each useEvery cycle

Visual cable and swivel inspection for tangles or debris.

Weekly52×/yr

Rinse in place during heavy debris season (spring and fall).

Monthly12×/yr

Inspect PowerStream pump housing for water drips or pressure leaks. Lubricate cable swivel joint with silicone spray.

Seasonal4×/yr

Winterization includes draining residual water from cable and pump lines; store cable indoors to prevent UV and freeze damage.

Yearly1×/yr

Replace ($40-60) and inspect pump seal for degradation or mineral accumulation.

PowerStream pump seal inspection and replacement if leakage observed (~$400 professional service).

Cost over timeabout $375 past the sticker over three years

PurchaseRunning cost

Year 1

$1,174

Year 3

$1,424

Year 5

$1,674

$1,049 to buy, then about $125 a year for the replaceable parts below. Over three years that is roughly $375 past the sticker price. Excludes electricity and any repairs.

What you replace

Typical for pool robots: annuallyWhere to buy Filter

Replacement cadence from the maintenance schedule; prices shown where the source documents them. Part links may earn a commission and do not influence the classification. All parts at Maytronics

Safety notes2 cautions

CautionJet pressure hazard near drain areasPowerStream jet can dislodge debris into main drain if directed at drain cover. Keep drain clear and avoid positioning cleaner near drain intake.
CautionCable entanglement and trip hazard60-foot manual-storage cable creates trip risk on pool deck. Secure coiling away from entry points and high-traffic areas required.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced below the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.: 15.8 × 17.5 in · 11.4 in tall•
WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.: 18.7 lbs•
Max pool length: 39.4 ft•
Cycle length: 120 min•
Power type: Corded✓
Surfaces cleaned: Floor, walls and waterline✓
Cable length: 60 ft•

Where it lands · ranked across 76 robot pool cleanersThis robotMedianTypical range

PriceThe maker's list price, not a price found in a shop.$1,049

$299$4,250

Near median

NoiseLoudness at the maker's stated distance, in decibels; ten more decibels reads as about twice as loud.62dB

52 dB82 dB

Near median

WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.18.7lbs

7.9 lbs46.3 lbs

Near median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment.

Official referencesProduct page

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Sep 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 59 → 53
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.2: 71 → 59
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 71 of 100
Jan 2025 · NewsCordless pool cleaner retail expansion reshapes Triton PS market context

Common questions

What people actually ask.

6 answered

OperationWhat is PowerStream, and does it damage plaster or tile?

PowerStream is Maytronics’ mobility system, not a cleaning jet. Directional water jets hold the unit against the surface and steer it, which keeps the brush in contact on floors and walls and holds a line when pool return flow or wind would push a lighter cleaner off course. Scrubbing is done by the brush and the suction intake. Nothing is aimed at the wall as a pressure wash, and there is no intensity setting to adjust for surface type.

OperationDoes the Triton PS require a separate dock motor or power supply compared to the E10?

It runs from a poolside power supply unit, a low-voltage transformer carrying on/off, cycle selection and a weekly timer. There is no dock, no external pump and no installation wiring: the power supply plugs into a standard GFCI outlet, and the pump driving suction and the PowerStream jets sits inside the robot.

OperationCan I use a 40-foot cable on the Triton PS, or does it require the full 60 feet?

The Triton PS ships with a 60-foot floating cable, rated for pools up to 50 feet. Cable length has no bearing on jet performance: the jets are fed by the robot’s own onboard pump, and the cable carries low-voltage power and control only.

ComparisonHow does the Triton PS compare to the E70 if I want wall and waterline coverage?

The E70 adds Wi-Fi app control and a dedicated waterline cycle. The Triton PS is deployed by hand, with the cycle chosen on the power supply unit and no app layer. Both climb and clean walls. The Triton PS listed at roughly half the E70’s price, though it is now discontinued and the E70 remains in the current line.

OperationIs the Triton PS still in production, or should I expect the model to be discontinued?

It has been discontinued. Maytronics has moved this segment to the Dolphin ACTIVE line, and retailers now list the Triton PS as sold out or refurbished only. Replacement parts and filter cartridges are still stocked by pool parts retailers, so an existing unit remains serviceable.

OperationWhat can the operator adjust on the Triton PS?

Everything is set on the poolside power supply unit: on/off, cleaning cycle selection and a weekly timer. There is no pressure adjustment, no surface-type setting and no app. Once a cycle starts, the unit runs it to completion.

Availability

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