This keeps getting stuck in the corners and each time it got to the steps it would climb up and suck air losing pump prime. Anyone with same issue?
837608
May I suggest opening the adjustment a bit on the skimmer connection, so it doesn't climb too high. The tighter it is set, the higher it goes.
1830289
I've had the same problem! It's impossible to get the water out too! Could there be a missing gasket? If you get an answer, please let me know. Thanks!
1684509
Let it heat up completely. Sometimes the pump will get stuck. Does the pump make any clicking noise when you press the button. Keep trying. Sometimes it takes a while for it to free up
1940637
Please send me an email at Teia11@PacBell.net and I will send you my phone number. I have used my pump for about six months, and I'm very, very happy with it. Sorry to hear you are Experiencing installation challenges.
1940820
I have had some trouble like you described. I cured mine by shorting the hose. The directions give some hints along that line.
1146281
This may help. I've discovered a Stop Line just under the white pump assembly on the cap that tightens down on the bottle. If you loosen the cap all the way, it slides on completely and allows the pump to seat better on the bottle. NOT loosening it enough caused the problem some of you are describing. Loosen all the way, drop the pump on bottle and tighten as usual.
178427
Sounds like an issue with the tire valve stem, I have used my unit multipe times with no issues. Maybe check to see if the pin in the stem moves in and out, because it sounds like that is where the hang up is...try a tire pressur gauge to see if it moves.
2184150
My top, the end with the little funnel, comes off as an assembly with a quarter turn to the left (lefty loosey - righthy tighty). As Lionel says, the assembly is glued, although my funnel slips off (not glued). There is a rubber seal that may be the reason yours is sticking so tightly because I've had a similar problem with whole house water filter that wouldn't unscrew due to a tight rubber seal.
1619270
The first time I ran it it did not climb the walls. After about 4-5 times it was hitting the water lines. Now it partially comes out of the water and gets the tile, not quite sure how it does it. Only thing it does not get reliably are my steps, but my steps are steep, curved and not as wide as the Nautilus so I will give it a break on the steps.
1997386
I had the same problem, because of the bottom rubber gasket that makes it really hard to screw down tightly. I solved it by getting rid of the gasket and using plumbers putty instead. No leaks.
19537
The hose to the pump could be clogged. If you have pets it could be their hair. Detach the hose, get a tweezer And clear what you can reach. Blow in the hosed, sometimes sediment gets in there too. Also clear the pump opening. clean with white vinegar & water. good luck!
511227
Hello Donna. We never had that problem but maybe it is off level. Try on a different surface or maybe stairway got bent. Good luck!
740650
If its hard to pump from the beginning, its not working properly. As pressure goes up it gets a little harder to pump.
178430
A) Does your unit push air out when not connected to anything? If so, it sounds like a problem with your hose or something else on the unit. If not it has to be after the pump. Either the tire or the connection are at fault. B) Try pushing the metal pin in the valve stem to release pressure. If nothing happens you are either out of air or it's broken. It should flow air with little to no movement. C) If that worked it has to be the connection. Maybe they don't align anymore and can be bent, or maybe you have to buy a better adapter. I'd get something like this(http://amzn.com/B001CJHU9W).
1717805
Same here, after about 3 trys I made sure the tank was full and seated down good, turned it on, then I heard sucking noises and the pump started to prime itself. This happens in 5 seconds, don't leave the pump running, shut it off and try again. Good Luck
240059
We've not had problems with it getting stuck on the ladder. Our's is the style with gradual steps into the pool so I'm not sure if this matters.
465650
I had same problem after just little over year old. I thought water level may have gotten low too many times. Just bought used one this time. 4th pump in years.