Barracuda G3 issue

[AprilSte]

Hello,

Having an issue with the barracuda G3 vacuum in that it suddenly won't stay flat to the pool floor. The finned skirt, which should lay flat, is lifted about 20 to 30° in the front. All the hoses are good, I replaced the diaphragm, the foot, the fin as well as the float. The weight on the first hose from the vacuum is where it's always been, I've tried moving it but that doesn't make a difference . Suction is great. I can get it to lay flat and work for short periods of time but within 20 to 30 minutes it's lifted again and then just sitting on the pool floor sucking away but not moving.

Have attached a photo of where the front is not making contact with the pool bottom, it's hard to see through the water so I've marked it.

 

[1poolman1]

Hello,

Having an issue with the barracuda G3 vacuum in that it suddenly won't stay flat to the pool floor. The finned skirt, which should lay flat, is lifted about 20 to 30° in the front. All the hoses are good, I replaced the diaphragm, the foot, the fin as well as the float. The weight on the first hose from the vacuum is where it's always been, I've tried moving it but that doesn't make a difference . Suction is great. I can get it to lay flat and work for short periods of time but within 20 to 30 minutes it's lifted again and then just sitting on the pool floor sucking away but not moving.

Have attached a photo of where the front is not making contact with the pool bottom, it's hard to see through the water so I've marked it.

Give it a 180 spin and see what happens.

 

[AprilSte]

I'm willing to try anything at this point, but since your response is vague I'm not sure if you're kidding. What should I spin 180°? The weight, the fin? Any of the other pieces?

 

[PoolStored]

What should I spin 180°?

Rotate/spin the finned rubber disk 180 Degrees. It rotates freely on the foot pad. There may be a bias/curve in the rubber disk causing the problem. If that doesn't work, you may need to replace the rubber disk.

 

[AprilSte]

Rotate/spin the finned rubber disk 180 Degrees. It rotates freely on the foot pad. There may be a bias/curve in the rubber disk causing the problem. If that doesn't work, you may need to replace the rubber disk.

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Thanks, but that did not fix the issue. Any other suggestions?

 

[PoolStored]

You might need to replace the rubber disk.

 

[AprilSte]

You might need to replace the rubber disk.

Already replaced that

 

[PoolStored]

What type of filter and when was it last cleaned/backwashed?