Only cleans one end. As it moves toward other end hose gets behind it &amp; leads it back. How to make it clean entire pool?
1098433
I have the same problem. When I'm in the pool I sometimes move it manually.
2167339
Right now using a self made connections. (pvc pipe coupler and a 1.5 D inch hose), remove hose to pump from pool and attach adapter and hose for cleaning - about $3.00 for adapter and hose was about $30.00 do the vacuum from with in pool with just the hose, don't really use a vacuum sorry if not much help.
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these kind of cleaners all "back-up" it's the result of the flapper valve inside creating a bump to the unit causing it to move backward to a new place each cycle. The direction cannot be adjusted but the cleaner will wander around your pool aimlessly, eventually covering almost the entire pool except the shallowest places, like the first two steps, or a love seat.
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Shark has them BUT I called them yesterday on the same issue. There are sending me another hose. Maybe they have had problems with the hose. Mine came apart from the connector piece. If your issue is the same go on the website and get the phone number for parts.
742187
I use the hose from my pool vac. One end is pushed onto the blower and the other goes into the skimmer line. Works great!
1026901
For me, the issue has been the length of the hose and the water pressure. There is plenty of flexibility for cleaning the sides, but the hose is too short to get the water going back toward the drain, so I have to bank it off the sides. We're on a well and we keep our pressure tank at about 50 psi. I have considered taking out the flow restrictor on the advice Blanco support staff, but haven't gotten around to it.
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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 had the same problem with the Kreepy. It will happen with this model too as they are virtually identical in function. In my case I solved the problem by filling a bucket with water (for ballast) and setting it near the edge on the top step to keep the floating hose away. When the pool is used or company is over I take the bucket out. This cleaner does a great job at a third of the cost.
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You use one short section of hose close at the bottom of the leaf trap. That connects to the pool suction either in-wall or in the strainer - wherever you have your cleaner hooked up now. The other side connects with the rest of the hose to the cleaner. (Mine came with a separate adaptor for that side so the hose would connect.) You don't want the leaf trap connected too close to the cleaner or it will affect operation. Good luck!
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If ordered using Prime - exchange it but first check your water jets to ensure they are pushing returning water across the top and middle of your pool and not pointed down. When jets are pointed down it can intensify a cyclonic, circular water and impede any cleaners ability to move freely around your pool.. hope you've worked the problem out! Enjoy the remaining Summer!
1353245
My hose doesn't tangle but does seem to get stuck or like one side of pool over other. I'm usually checking on mine so I direct it by maneuvering the hose in the direction I want it to go.
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It's a battle. My hose keeps splitting and I have to continually untangle so that it will work the pool. It does a great job when working properly. Try to make sure you connectors rotate freely!
1067909
The manual has a great picture of the connections. The hose protector net should follow next from the elbow connections leading into the pool. Look at the pictures rather than follow the directions. Also after setting up the hoses use the pressure gauge to determine the best adjustment on your unit. Good luck.
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It always turns the same way. On my pool the cleaner kept getting stuck near the shallow end stairs. With this it twists the hose until the cleaner dislodges and floats a little bit away.
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Also, I don't think it has been mentioned, but give this thing a couple HOURS to clean the whole pool. If you are just watching it work for 10 minutes... it might not consistently get from one end of the pool to the other. It works in a sort of pseudorandom way. Aside from what's already been posted, you may have a broken unit.
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Water hose goes on one spot. Drain hose at end. Brush at other end. Turn black handle to let water make suction.
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I've never actually had this problem, although I do ensure that the cord is completely 'unwound' on the patio before I release the cleaner into the pool. Sorry I can't be any more helpful.