How long should this be run? I just got it and it doesn't seem to go in the center of the pool.. Just keeps circling the outside.. 24' Above Ground.
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I have had some success by adding a additional length or two of hose and or twisting the hose a few turns one direction or the other to change the directional tension on the unitalso if it quits look first at the rubber diaphragm for tiny splts and purchase heavy duty ones on amazon and they seem to work for long timebut mine is on most all the time though.
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I think it's supposed to run at least 8 hrs to get the whole pool. I have an in ground 14x28. Try moving the inlet jets a little, to change the flow if the water a bit....that might help
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run mine 5hours at a time 2xs a day. I have a 20x40 in-ground pool with 2 skimmers and 4 returns, so it took some time adjusting these elements until I got it right.
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try twisting any one hose 1/4 turn and repeat until you get the movement you want. it should move in different directions as it cleans
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In was not happy. With this product. Sent it back. Still waiting for credit
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I run mine 5 hrs/day off one of two skimmers (in ground). You have 3 things you adjust to get the best coverage, just like a barracuda. The length of hose (should just reach the farthest point), the amount of suction if you can, and the weight locations on the hose. Oh, and as Michael said, other inlet jets might be pushing it around. It'll never cover 100%, but you can manually move it around with a pole brush to get those small areas it misses.
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It fits in a 21 ft above pool half way. The unit would not stay still and we find this annoying. I threw it away. Never again!!
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Hi, this is Steve over at Aqua Products. 1st this issue may be hard to diagnose over the internet, so if you want to talk to someone live please call 1-800-845-4856. Ok here are some ideas. First if you bring the cleaner up to the pool surface you should be able to see if the water flow switches from forward to backward after say 30 seconds if this does not happen it could be debris stuck in the intake, or in the propeller. Please also check if the bag was installed properly. lastly it could be a simple spring on the flap. I hope this helps.steve
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I put it on the walls (gorilla tape to hold it up at the very top) on a 24' circular. I also cut it to fit on the bottom and gorilla taped the seams, and then I put a gorilla pad on top of it. I have heard that it doesn't really help on the bottom but I had it left over so figured I might as well. The bottom is pretty cushy to the touch compared to other pools that I've been in.
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It did this at first when it was memorizing my pool dimensions. It would seem to get stuck and I would push it into the water. Now it does sometimes get to the surface and run along the top for awhile, but it eventually drops back under the water and keeps cleaning. I have had mine for 4 months and still works great!
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I've used mine in a 24 ft round pool, and have not had the cord tangle yet. I alway start with a straight cord, and have the machine set for large pool. I have tried both wheel positions too.
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Hi, in automatic mode about 2-1/2 hours. In c- mode. I let it run for about 3 hours, my pool is 18 x 33. When it slows down to a crawl speed , before the 3 hours is up, I take it out of the pool and clean the bag. Then put it back in the pool for the remainder of the time. The fine mesh bag picks up even the finest silt on the bottom. The only thing is you just have to mess around with the steering system pin location until it works best for your pool! Enjoy :)
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It will move in the direction of the hose; mine generally moves in a gentle arc until it either gets close to the reach of the hose length (I have a traditional 36 ft rectangular pool and it will barely reach the far side of the shallow end) or it gets close to the surface while climbing vertically up the side at which point the weight of the hose will turn it in a new direction. After a couple of hours I'll go out with the brush pole and steer it toward those segments it missed, which is just like manually vacuuming except it takes a fraction of the time that manually doing the entire pool would take. Hope this helps.
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Ragz, Let me start with the fact I have a 25000 gallon pool also and I use a Polaris 360 sweep on pressure side with out booster pump. I have set the Max speed to 2200 rpm. At 0730 in the morning the pump comes on at 1750 rpm and a auto valve opens to operate the sweep. It runs at this rate for 2 hours. At that time ,0930, the auto valve closes and the pump is then programed to run at 1250 rpm till 6:00 that evening, and then shuts off for the night. The only other change is for my solar heating which is handled by a auto solar control panel .if the pool water temp is lower then then solar heat set the pump will kick back up to 1600 rpm to circulate water through the solar panels. If the outside temp is hotter then the water temp it will extend the pump run time till air temp falls below pool temp. If you don't have the solar option by earlier suggestion works great for me. As a disclosure Im in northern California with out extreme low temps and hot summers
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Don't run it out of the water. Put it in the water, let it settle on the bottom, plug the cord into the base, turn the power on the base, and select large or small pool. It should take off within a few seconds.
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You could check a pool center, or as suggested inflatable ball, or we also use a regular bouncy ball [kids/adults have better control, and wind doesn't blow it away
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I have had good luck by adjusting the direction of flow of the water on the valve on the side of the pool where the water comes out to circulate the water in the pool (I'm sorry, I can't think of the "technical" name for that valve at this time. Sometimes adjusting the angle of the flow lower, towards the bottom of the pool helps, but it is something you will need to play with to see what works for your particular size pool. Then, of course, anytime you take your hoses out of the water, it is also very important to keep the hose in a straight line, not in a pile. But the first suggestion is what always fixed my tangling issue. I have had good luck by adjusting the direction of flow of the water on the valve on the side of the pool where the water comes out to circulate the water in the pool (I'm sorry, I can't think of the "technical" name for that valve at this time. Sometimes adjusting the angle of the flow lower, towards the bottom of the pool helps, but it is something you will need to play with to see what works for your particular size pool. Then, of course, anytime you take your hoses out of the water, it is also very important to keep the hose in a straight line, not in a pile. But the first... » Read More I have had good luck by adjusting the direction of flow of the water on the valve on the side of the pool where the water comes out to circulate the water in the pool (I'm sorry, I can't think of the "technical" name for that valve at this time. Sometimes adjusting the angle of the flow lower, towards the bottom of the pool helps, but it is something you will need to play with to see what works for your particular size pool. Then, of course, anytime you take your hoses out of the water, it is also very important to keep the hose in a straight line, not in a pile. But the first suggestion is what always fixed my tangling issue. « Show Less
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First I suggest buying a foot bigger it runs a little small. I don't have the support poles either so I went and bought some PVC pipe and made my own. Once I did that water didnt pool up.
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You should try to have it as level as humanly possible! If it isn't the pool will not fill correctly, the top ring will not set right and it tends to get mildew buildup where it is uneven.
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Mine has never done that. Sounds like you have a defective unit. I would contact the manufacturer if I was you. Normally they run for about a 1 hour cleaning cycle and shut off. I have a larger pool (18'x36' oval) and I usually have to run it through two cycles to completely clean the pool.
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I've had it spraying across about 20-25 feet across the pool at about 6 feet peak above the water with the valve closed all the way. I usually run it without completing closing the valve.
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I am not sure about that bit my pool is 25 feet long and it tends to cut out when you try to change directions, however I highly recommend this boat becuase of the attention to detail. It goes a moderate 5 mph and it looks amazing. I actually just bought another for my neighbor a few days ago.