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