Hello im having a problem with my old pool cleaner that i got with the pool in ~2005. The wheels dont move at all; it just sinks to the bottom of the pool. Any ideas? ;(
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tcat
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- May 30, 2012
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- Pool Size
- 17000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Edge-40
Look at the inside of the front wheels. Make sure the small gear is engaging. I had one wheel with worn off teeth, so I changed it with a rear wheel and now both turn. Also make sure water is shooting out of the rear jets, that will tell you if there's enough pressure to it.
I just bought an Aquabot 4WD to replace mine. Doesn't work much differently, but saves energy and cleans easily. Does seem to get more of the walls, and also scrubs.
I just bought an Aquabot 4WD to replace mine. Doesn't work much differently, but saves energy and cleans easily. Does seem to get more of the walls, and also scrubs.
water shoots out the rear ends and the gear and wheels and gears sit snug.. im starting to think its my booster it doesnt make a sound when its on and i dont notice a change in water pressure
Check the breaker to see if it has been tripped. When the booster pump motor goes bad it will sometimes trip the breaker - you will see it sitting in the middle - not "off" but not "on" either. Usually it will start to make a God awful noise first as the bearings start to go. Was it louder than normal?
mrdgvb1 said:
maybe it's running and i cant hear it over the sound of the pool pump but the breakers are "on"
You can turn off your pool pump for a few seconds while the Polaris pump is on and see if you hear it.
turned the booster pump on for 2 seconds and quickly i heard a weird noise and sparks flew out... First time this has happened so now atleast i know it was the pumps fault
Sounds like the bearings & coil are fried inside. Time for a new motor. You can just replace the motor if your booster pump is the type with the face plate held on my several hex nuts. Just replace the gasket also or it may leak later. I've seen them pretty cheap online. 3/4 hp booster pump motor.
