In Floor Cleaning System Not Working
Make sure all systems are clean and water is flowing only to the valve and not to the spa or wall returns.
In floor cleaning system not working. Cleaning head will not pop up. Run the pump for two full cycles. Another disadvantage is that any service that may arise will usually require assistance from a pool professional. Thermostats that do not open correctly will cause the room to become too hot.
Check all filters baskets and the valve dome strainer for debris. Remove the head from the collar. Check for debris lodged in the nozzle. Disadvantages of in floor cleaning system.
The main disadvantages to infloor cleaning systems is the initial cost associated with installation. Do not expect your in floor cleaning system to work well if you are only operating your pool three to four hours a day. Troubleshooting caretaker 5 port in floor systems low 14psi high verify the 22psi normal install rebuild kit. This type of system is usually double or even triple the cost of an automatic cleaner.
Check for proper circulation pump function. If water valve has a gauge pressure should be 18 psi or over and filter pressure should be no less than 24 psi and not over 32 psi. A common cause of problems with any in floor radiant heating system is a defective wall thermostat. Recheck for particles in the cleaning head nozzle and re insert the cleaning head.
The nozzles must come completely all the way up and go all the way down to rotate. Cleaning head advances but is not cleaning. Verify proper flow to valve. A good rule of thumb is to run your pool one hour for every ten degrees of weather.
Check for worn or missing o rings in valve. The test is after the system has run for a couple of hours if there is only one narrow streak of clean area on the floor then the nozzle may not be rotating. If your in floor cleaner system is stuck on one zone and is not advancing through other zones like it should you first want to check the pressure and secondly want to inspect the distribution valve. In floor systems only clean thru the main drain not the skimmer.