Do not expect your in floor cleaning system to work well if you are only operating your pool three to four hours a day.
In floor cleaning system not working.
Disadvantages of in floor cleaning system.
Make sure all systems are clean and water is flowing only to the valve and not to the spa or wall returns.
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.
Another disadvantage is that any service that may arise will usually require assistance from a pool professional.
Recheck for particles in the cleaning head nozzle and re insert the cleaning head.
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.
The main disadvantages to infloor cleaning systems is the initial cost associated with installation.
Cleaning head advances but is not cleaning.
This type of system is usually double or even triple the cost of an automatic cleaner.
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.
Thermostats that do not open correctly will cause the room to become too hot.
Troubleshooting caretaker 5 port in floor systems low 14psi high verify the 22psi normal install rebuild kit.
A common cause of problems with any in floor radiant heating system is a defective wall thermostat.
Cleaning head will not pop up.
Run the pump for two full cycles.
Check all filters baskets and the valve dome strainer for debris.
Check for worn or missing o rings in valve.
For example if it is 110 degrees outside you should run your pool for about 11 hours.
A good rule of thumb is to run your pool one hour for every ten degrees of weather.
The nozzles must come completely all the way up and go all the way down to rotate.
Remove the head from the collar.
Check for debris lodged in the nozzle.
The skimmer should be set to just allow the water to go over the weir.