AquaBot Turbo cord problem

[Steverino]

Hi all,

Our AquaBot Turbo is about three years old and has developed a power cord problem. The unit only runs intermittently and I figured out that if I wiggled the cord right where it is clamped to the side of the robot, the machine will turn on and off depending on the position of the cord. Obviously this is the primary stress point for the cord so I'm not entirely surprised.

Aqua Products (the mfg.) will sell a replacement cord for close to $300, however they also told me that often if the cord is in good shape it can be shortened a bit to eliminate the bad area. They can perform this work, or an authorized service center can do it. I have two service centers nearby and it sounds like it will be about $100 through either center.

I am handy & pretty mechanically inclined, with a decent workshop. Is this something I can DIY? Anybody else shortened one? I know we're dealing with electricity & water here, so I want to do a good job, either way...

Thanks in advance!

Steve

 

[Bama Rambler]

I don't know what type seal they use but if you can ensure the seal is good I see no reason you can't shorten the cord yourself. You can probably buy a new seal at Mouser if you need one.

 

[jasonknox]

I am all about DIY. I say open it up and take a look, if it then looks to complicated you can put it back together and take it to the repair shop.

 

[Steverino]

Just wanted to report back that I was able to fix the problem. Basically I shortened the cord and reconnected it inside the unit. Obviously there was a bit more to it, but all in all it was not difficult. Ran it for four hrs today with no problems so far.

Thanks for the encouragement...

 

[mitok]

hi,
I have the same problem, the cord has problem, I just dont know how you seal the cord? can you please help me what kind of material you used for it.
Thanks

 

[Steverino]

Well, it's been a while, but as I recall, I used ordinary clear silicone...

Good luck!