My cleaner hose twists up every day. How can this be prevented
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Had our pool since 1985. I'm no expert but... your hose should pivot freely where it attaches to the creepy. Also I've found that the hose has memory. So if you leave it twisted for very long it will want to return to the twist shortly after you straighten it out. Sometimes it helps to straighten it out and let it lay straight on the deck for a day or two. Another thing I try is to twist or reposition the hose at the various joints.
1940818
I have never had this problem. I would follow Dave's advice since the directions do say you should keep the hose stretched out straight when not in use. We just run the hose along the side of the pool. We only curl up the hose when we are having guests and need to put it out of sight.
1940819
I agree with Dave's answer. I left ours on the deck one hot afternoon all crisscrossed and some of the sections were always crooked after that. but never twisted like yours. same kreepy since 1997.
1940820
I have had some trouble like you described. I cured mine by shorting the hose. The directions give some hints along that line.
817695
Yes, I've had two of these steamer's over the years and the same problem exists - they redesign the unit once in awhile but they do not correct this problem. Best advice: turn the machine upside down, look again at the direction for securing, and gently work it until it goes in the right groove.
2076537
If you are talking about the main hose that has the crevice tool fitting on it, it is a left handed thread. Tighten by turning it counter clockwise. Maybe try some silicone or soft glue. It is one of the flaws of this vacuum. And honestly, frustrating..
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Hi Kev, I went trough that ordeal my suggestion get a pair of rubber gloves (like the ones nurses use) and pull on the hose the gloves will provide the necessary grip. Kev if that does not work use pliers and twist while pulling slowly to prevent damage to the plastic ring around the hose.
3558
I havent had that problem. Maybe you can find a large washer from your local hardware store and put those on the inside of the knot and it might prevent it from coming out of the loops.
1932682
Same here, but I think it has to do with the 'flapper" at the top. I think it gets somehow silted up and than it won't switch over. I will have to take mine apart and make sure that the shaft on which it pivots moves freely. Not the "worlds" best product......
1126306
I found I had to tighten the hose on the outlet, which is a pain where it is located, to keep it running smooth. Use a wrench, but no so tight you break anything. We also have to keep the hose situated so it drains down the whole length of the hose, no rises as it goes towards the open end. Hope this helps
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I didn't experience this problem when I used the Twister. However I discontinued using it as it stopped working properly because it got clogged with debris (leaves, etc.). Without the twister my Kreepy cleans my pool efficiently and doesn't get hung up in corners. The proper length of hose I believe is critical to avoid hang ups.
2195174
It does not rewind perfect and therefore overlaps the previous roll causing the entire coil to bind when unrolling. Suggestion, guide the inbound movement of the hose with your foot to prevent this from happening.
2219082
I bought a Twister that goes after my leaf canister that slowly turns the hose so to never hangs up my kreepy. It did prior to the Twister. $50 on Amazon. Get it!
906793
what Jeffrey suggested is exactly what I have done in the past. Also make sure that there nothing blocking the hoses, I found that sometime the chemicals that I have used might cause a blockage, wash the hoses & pump.
2019105
You might want to check the hose feed in the unit. Maybe your hose is binding up. There is a plastic part that the hose feeds through while it is winding up. Make sure that part was in the down position before you initially fed the hose into your unit.
917339
if you have a "shop" vac that has an air out port that you reverse the hose on... and then maybe use some duct tape.... in a pinch... I could make that happen...but not with a regular vacuum..... USE A HAIR DRYER on cool and fill a little at a time if you really stuck!
5421
I wrap the threads with plumbing tape and that keeps it from twisting on or off.
1024153
The suction spins the dirt in a small "tornado" pattern. That's what you were seeing. There is nothing mechanical that spins. If You're not seeing the spin, you probably have a clogged hose. The hose right by the beater bar often clogs.
775488
I have had to add 2 or even 3 hose washers when connecting two hoses. I think because it isn't perfectly round anymore.
1250185
Well i didnt have a problem but i do change hoses frequently cause if there not washable ( most of them arent) the do built some kind of dust from the charcoil and it tends to brake them or clogg them so you need to buy new ones and problem solve if you are willing to invest buy the washable ones there a lil pricier but u can rinse them and there way more durable