Water Trends Inferno Pool Cleaner (2024)

FAQs

Why is my pool suction cleaner not working? ›

'Nine times out of ten when there's an issue with your pool vacuum, it's because something is stuck in the filter or hose somewhere,' explains pool expert Rafi Friedman. This is usually a pretty easy fix – all you have to do is take the vacuum out of the water and pull out the blockage with your hands.

By far the most common cause for an automatic pool cleaner to be slow or stop altogether is a congested pool filter, luckily this is easy to diagnose, simply turn off your pump and set the multiport to the “bypass” or circulate position and turn the pump on again.

Pool vacuums, also referred to as automatic pool cleaners, have an average lifespan of 5 to 8 years.

If it's winter, and you've left the pool cover on the whole time, you can run the cleaner once a month for good measure. If it's summer, and you're using the pool a few hours a day, but covering it the rest of the time, you should run the cleaner at least twice a week.

There are a few things you can check. Firstly, are there any blockages at the skimmer box (e.g., skimmer basket full) or pump basket. Secondly, if your suction cleaner (e.g. Kreepy Krauly) has stopped working is it connected properly or does your filter need backwashing or cartridge need cleaning.

Flashing Indicator Lights or Error Code on Display Screen

If this is the case, simply unplug the cable from the control unit and then securely plug it back in. If that doesn't resolve the problem, reset your Polaris robotic pool cleaner's cycle by turning the cleaner off and back on, then select a new cycle.

There are a few common reasons for unexplained stops in robot vacuum cleaners. These include an unhealthy battery, sensor issues, an obstruction of the brush, suction or wheels; software updates, malfunctioning motors, a full dust bin, or overheating.

First of all, we advise you to check these main elements:

Check that the empeller is clean and does not contain any debris. Make sure that the cable is not twisted or bent and that it is long enough for the Dolphin to cover the entire pool. Check that no debris is trapped in the robot's drives.

Robotic cleaners require more effort from the user. These cleaners absolutely need to be removed from the pool, rinsed off, and stored in a shaded cool area out of the elements - ideally after every use. This will greatly extend the life of the unit.

How many hours per day should I run my pool cleaner? ›

Another way to calculate the optimal time to leave your pool pump on for, is to aim for one complete turn over of the pools volume in 4-6 hours (for residential pools).

Save As Much As 82% On Your Electric Bills

The average wattage of these automatic pool cleaners is 180W. Your regular booster pump powered by hydraulic cleaners need more than 1,000W or 1kWH to run. That's a massive 82% less power consumption!

A robotic pool cleaner is by far the most cost-effective, easiest and fastest way of cleaning all types of dirt and keeping your pool algae free. A robotic pool cleaner ticks all checkboxes for a total pool-cleaning experience. It collects everything from leaves in the pool to fine debris and pernicious algae.

If you are buying an automated pool cleaner, you are expecting it to do all the pool cleaning for you. Without waterline cleaning, you will still have to pull out a pool brush and scrub away the dirtiest part of your pool, the waterline, which is called the scum line for a reason.

If you are not getting any suction from your skimmer, you may have a clog in your line somewhere. This can happen if too many leaves, too much DE added at once or a foreign object getting sucked into there. They have do-it-yourself drain jets that can be helpful in removing whatever is clogging the skimmer line.

Lack of Suction

You should check that the hose is tightly fitted to the vacuum head. If that is alright then you check that it is correctly fitted at the skimmer or vacuum plate. If the hose is properly connected then it's possible that it's not properly purged of air.

Loose connections will cause your vacuum cleaner to lose suction. Make sure that the dust container, the hose, the tube and the brush are all attached properly. If the problem continues, your vacuum cleaner might have a technical problem. If you suspect this to be the case, contact our Customer Care Team.