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Pool Vacuum Hose Question
If this question should be on a different group, please let me know; I
don't want to create clutter here. We have a Hayward Pool-Vac Ultra that is powered through about 35 feet of 1 1/2 inch (sectional) hose. The hose frequently gets twisted into loops that keep the vacuum from cleaning all of the pool. We have replaced the gear-box and most of the other parts, but that didn't help. What we think would help is some kind of a swivel joint that could be placed between sections of the hose, but we have not been able to find any such coupling. Do any of you know of something like this, or do any of you have any other suggestions on what we can do to eliminate this hose looping? 'Sorry if this question is off-topic; I just don't know where else to ask. Lee |
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On Mon, 8 Aug 2011 15:27:54 -0700 (PDT), Lee wrote:
If this question should be on a different group, please let me know; I don't want to create clutter here. We have a Hayward Pool-Vac Ultra that is powered through about 35 feet of 1 1/2 inch (sectional) hose. The hose frequently gets twisted into loops that keep the vacuum from cleaning all of the pool. We have replaced the gear-box and most of the other parts, but that didn't help. What we think would help is some kind of a swivel joint that could be placed between sections of the hose, but we have not been able to find any such coupling. Do any of you know of something like this, or do any of you have any other suggestions on what we can do to eliminate this hose looping? 'Sorry if this question is off-topic; I just don't know where else to ask. Lee People answered you last week. Is your Google broken or what? |
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"Lee" wrote in message ... If this question should be on a different group, please let me know; I don't want to create clutter here. We have a Hayward Pool-Vac Ultra that is powered through about 35 feet of 1 1/2 inch (sectional) hose. The hose frequently gets twisted into loops that keep the vacuum from cleaning all of the pool. We have replaced the gear-box and most of the other parts, but that didn't help. What we think would help is some kind of a swivel joint that could be placed between sections of the hose, but we have not been able to find any such coupling. Do any of you know of something like this, or do any of you have any other suggestions on what we can do to eliminate this hose looping? 'Sorry if this question is off-topic; I just don't know where else to ask. Lee When I had mine rebuilt, I watched the guy. He took out the gearbox, and examined it carefully, scratched a few bits of stuff out, and proclaimed it good to go. He said that those that were heavily encrusted would be soaked in vinegar for a couple of days. As a last resort, I would try that. Plus look for the obvious. I have one, and many times when I would have trouble with it, the reason was something obvious I overlooked. HTH Steve -- Heart surgery pending? www.heartsurgerysurvivalguide.com Heart Surgery Survival Guide Now on facebook, too. |
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Pool Vacuum Hose Question
Steve,
Thanks for your advice, I'll take another look at it, but after replacing the gear box and a bunch of other parts, I'm not sure that will be the answer. I asked Hayward the same question and received the answer below from one of their tech-reps. "The cleaner is having a steering issue. Do what is called a hang test. Lift it up off the floor by the hose and watch it for 4 minutes. It should turn both directions, against the hose, a couple of turns and stop for a few seconds between directions. If it turns one direction only or doesn't turn, change the gear box. "If it passes the test, you’re looking at the A-frame and Turbine for the fix. The hoses are stationary so that the cleaner can turn against them. If one side is taking good steps and the other side is just vibrating, then look at the A-frame and Turbine AX621DAT Kit." I'll try the suggested "Hang-Test" and see what happens and will let all know. Lee PS: for the person above, I couldn't find my first post despite a thorough search for it, which is why I reposted it. SORRY! On Aug 8, 4:24*pm, "Steve B" wrote: "Lee" wrote in message When I had mine rebuilt, I watched the guy. *He took out the gearbox, and examined it carefully, scratched a few bits of stuff out, and proclaimed it good to go. * He said that those that were heavily encrusted would be soaked in vinegar for a couple of days. *As a last resort, I would try that. *Plus look for the obvious. *I have one, and many times when I would have trouble with it, the reason was something obvious I overlooked. HTH Steve |
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Pool Vacuum Hose Question
replying to Lee, Cscott515 wrote:
We are having the exact same problem and I was hoping for ideas on how to fix -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...on-644897-.htm |
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On Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 9:44:04 AM UTC-4, Cscott515 wrote:
replying to Lee, Cscott515 wrote: We are having the exact same problem and I was hoping for ideas on how to fix -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...on-644897-.htm Have you called tech support at Hayward? A pool forum might have more people familiar with the specific eqpt. |
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On Sat, 3 Sep 2016 08:08:36 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
wrote: On Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 9:44:04 AM UTC-4, Cscott515 wrote: replying to Lee, Cscott515 wrote: We are having the exact same problem and I was hoping for ideas on how to fix -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...on-644897-.htm Have you called tech support at Hayward? A pool forum might have more people familiar with the specific eqpt. (S)he probably has a Navigator and twisting the hose is a common symptom caused by a bunch of problems, mostly worn out parts. You can buy a "kit" which is basically everything but the top and bottom cover for about $200 on Amazon and that will fix it for quite a while. Navigators are great pool cleaners but they are maintenance hogs. If you want to "piece at a time" it, be sure you have good shoes, the rocker arms are tight on the shaft and that the rollers on the wocka wocka are free with no flat spots. That is just the start tho. |
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On Sat, 03 Sep 2016 13:44:01 +0000, Cscott515
m wrote: replying to Lee, Cscott515 wrote: We are having the exact same problem and I was hoping for ideas on how to fix Can you clarify the "problem"? Seems you left out some important information; while using the "Home Moaners" hub (Chris coined the phrase). |
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