- Jun 22, 2014
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Good catch!
Uh oh. Never good when the wife reminds us of things from 10 years ago. :grin:
Zodiac G2 not moving
- Thread starter othater
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- Jan 4, 2016
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yes progress..haha
Lining up the grids are a pain. All put back together.
I'm back to my familiar 10 PSI.
So I got the cleaner moving but the sad thing is it's for only a minute or two then it would stop.
Doesn't matter if its on the bottom or the wall, it would just stick.
I tried adjusting the flow valve thinking it now is sucking to much but no difference.
I can wiggle it with the brush and it will start moving again.
Since I already changed the diaphragm could it be the foot pad? It doesn't look worn flat but a little.
Also I still have an air bubble in the pump basket but I don't see bubbles coming in or blowing out into the pool.
Any other suggestions for next weekend.
That's it..I'm tired..got to go to work to rest.
Lining up the grids are a pain. All put back together.
I'm back to my familiar 10 PSI.
So I got the cleaner moving but the sad thing is it's for only a minute or two then it would stop.
Doesn't matter if its on the bottom or the wall, it would just stick.
I tried adjusting the flow valve thinking it now is sucking to much but no difference.
I can wiggle it with the brush and it will start moving again.
Since I already changed the diaphragm could it be the foot pad? It doesn't look worn flat but a little.
Also I still have an air bubble in the pump basket but I don't see bubbles coming in or blowing out into the pool.
Any other suggestions for next weekend.
That's it..I'm tired..got to go to work to rest.
Do you have any debris in the pool like seed pods, acorns, or anything that could get stuck in the diaphragm? Acorns would bring mine to a halt in no time.
Zea3,
I have mostly small plant debris, leaves. I've replaced the diaphragm due to previous cleaner symptoms not moving which usually worked.
In this case it did not and ended up with multiple other issues that I have now corrected one by one.
So I'm back to a partial non working cleaner.
I have mostly small plant debris, leaves. I've replaced the diaphragm due to previous cleaner symptoms not moving which usually worked.
In this case it did not and ended up with multiple other issues that I have now corrected one by one.
So I'm back to a partial non working cleaner.
I'm still looking for suggestions.
I'm going to go buy another diaphragm just in case the one I replaces is defective. That would be the cheapest route.
If that doesn't work I think next will be shopping for another cleaner.
I'm going to go buy another diaphragm just in case the one I replaces is defective. That would be the cheapest route.
If that doesn't work I think next will be shopping for another cleaner.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,028
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
At this point I'm starting to believe that may be the best route as well. You've done a lot already and made some progress, but some of those cleaners just have a mind of their own. Me personally, once I stop everyone else's crisis in the family (if ever) I plan on getting nice self-powered automated robot like a Dolphin or something. I only have one suction port (in the skimmer) and I don't like to interrupt that with anything like my Barracuda. Have a nice weekend!
- Jan 4, 2016
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If you buy a suction cleaner, get a Hayward (Poolverneugen) The Pool Cleaner or a Pentair Warrior (Rebel) or a Hayward Aqua Bug (Aqua Critter). Those are the only ones people seem happy with.
What do you think of a refurbished Pentair Warrior? I see it on a ebay seller.
What is the requirements, suction, HP? This would still be connected to my skimmer port.
What is the requirements, suction, HP? This would still be connected to my skimmer port.
- Jan 4, 2016
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- 44000
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- Chlorine
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Mine runs on 460 watts at 10 RPM wheel speed, so around 0.6 HP. It needs more like 1.2 HP to vacuum walls, but I don't bother. It will move, clean and cover the bottom down to around 210W, but takes longer to cover the whole floor. I have a bypass skimmer plate, so I can skim at the same time. With your 2 HP, you'll get much better simultaneous skimming than I can get.
Brand new one is around $350/400 for comparison.
Brand new one is around $350/400 for comparison.
Its been a few weeks but this should be my final update for my issue with my G2 cleaner.
First, THANK YOU for everyone's help.
I first took in my motor to replace the seal and bearings do to a leak and thinking it might be the air issue with the ortega valve gasket and pump basket gasket.
Ended just having the seals replaced due to they couldn't guarantee while trying to remove the bolts might trash the hold thing due to the age.
I ended up going the cheap route and purchased a used Kreepy krauly and all is working now.
So I still don't know why G2 stopped suction after a minute or so but that's now history.
Thank you again
First, THANK YOU for everyone's help.
I first took in my motor to replace the seal and bearings do to a leak and thinking it might be the air issue with the ortega valve gasket and pump basket gasket.
Ended just having the seals replaced due to they couldn't guarantee while trying to remove the bolts might trash the hold thing due to the age.
I ended up going the cheap route and purchased a used Kreepy krauly and all is working now.
So I still don't know why G2 stopped suction after a minute or so but that's now history.
Thank you again
- Jan 4, 2016
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- Pool Size
- 44000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
I'm glad we were able to help 
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