Sticky Bot power cord

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SacDave

SacDave

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Jun 8, 2015
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Rocklin Ca
My Maytronics Active 30i power cord is sticky and seems to be getting worse the bot is just about a tear old. I leave the bot the pool for a couple days at a time, I keep my pool balanced. I tried cleaning a 12" section of the cord with 409 didn't help . When the bot is out of the pool it's on it's cradle with the cord wound up and the cover is over it. If it's really hot I roll it to the shade. Any suggestions what's causing this ? Anyone else have this happening? I'll contackd Maytronics support also.
 
I have the same issue, and was actually thinking about posting yesterday. But I did a search and found another thread saying it was normal.

Dolphin Active 30i cable sticky/tacky

Hi, I recently (2 months ago) purchased a new Dolphin Active 30i pool cleaner. The part of the cable that is in the water has developed a sticky/tacky feeling that doesn't seem to come off. Does anyone know if there is a way to prevent the cable from doing this? It's a salt water pool, water...
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Update: Called support Cord should not get sticky take to the local Dolphin dealer will be replaced no charge I'm under warranty :) Have your serial number available if you call. I did register mine when I bought it. The lady at support was super nice , about a two minute wait to talk to someone then the process was about 5 minutes
 
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scdaren said:
I have the same issue, and was actually thinking about posting yesterday. But I did a search and found another thread saying it was normal.

Dolphin Active 30i cable sticky/tacky

Hi, I recently (2 months ago) purchased a new Dolphin Active 30i pool cleaner. The part of the cable that is in the water has developed a sticky/tacky feeling that doesn't seem to come off. Does anyone know if there is a way to prevent the cable from doing this? It's a salt water pool, water...
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com
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look at my update
 
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SacDave said:
The pool guy said make sure your bots is out of the pool before adding chemicals.
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If you add chlorine and acid as TFPC recommends, it has no effect. And you should never be adding all that much at one time if you are managing your chemistry.
 

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