Why is my pool cleaner floating?

A Leaky Hose

Leaks in the Polaris hose cause the cleaner to lose pressure, allowing it to float above the pool bottom. To check for leaks, turn the system on and pull the hose out of the water one section at a time, looking for bubbles or trickles of water.

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Simply so, how do I fix my Dolphin pool cleaner?

Correspondingly, why is my Hayward pool cleaner floating? Look for air bubbles attached to the cleaner hose and head. If present, pull sharply on the cleaner hose to release bubbles. Then, correct the source of the air leak to prevent further floating.

Also know, why is my Dolphin pool cleaner not climbing walls?

My Dolphin Won’t Climb Walls / Gets Stuck

Clean filters: The Dolphin’s filters may be clogged and need to be cleaned. Make sure you clean these filters after each use. Do not allow filters to dry out before cleaning. Deeper cleaning of the filters is also highly encouraged and may be required occasionally.

How do you troubleshoot a Dolphin pool cleaner?

Troubleshooting

  1. Check that the power supply cable is plugged properly into the power supply socket. Check power to the socket and reconnect Pool Cleaner.
  2. Ensure the power outlet is functioning properly and that it has not tripped the breaker in the fuse box.
  3. Turn the power supply off. …
  4. Unplug the power supply.

Why does my pool cleaner keep falling over?

Cleaner keeps falling on its side.

Check to make ensure that the hose connected to the head is the leader hose (the section of hose with the grey cuff). A connector hose attached at this point can cause this situation. Check to make sure the leader hose is in good condition. Hold the leader hose by one end.

Can I leave my Dolphin pool cleaner in the pool?

This will help protect the Dolphin from surges in power such as thunderstorms. Can you leave the Dolphin in the water? It is safe to leave your Dolphin cleaner in the water when not in use. However, (when adding chemicals to the pool) please remove the Dolphin until the proper chlorine and PH balance are obtained.

Why can’t you use an extension cord with a Dolphin pool cleaner?

Do not use an extension cord. In a wet deck environment the risk of stray voltage while small is signicant.

Why is my creepy crawly floating?

Check to ensure the dive float mechanism is operating freely and the dive float restrictor is installed. Check the automatic regulator valve (shown here) for proper installation and ensure it is not clogged with debris. Make sure the water level is at the proper level, not too high or too low.

Why does the creepy stop working?

The most common cause for a Kreepy to stop working is clogged filter sand. This is easy to diagnose because whenever you backwash the pool filter, you’ll find that the Kreepy works like a bomb for 10 minutes. Then it gets sluggish and slows down or stops again.

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