In Floor Cleaning System Not Working

Check for worn or missing o rings in valve.

In floor cleaning system not working.

Troubleshooting caretaker 5 port in floor systems low 14psi high verify the 22psi normal install rebuild kit. A good rule of thumb is to run your pool one hour for every ten degrees of weather. In floor systems only clean thru the main drain not the skimmer. 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.

The main disadvantages to infloor cleaning systems is the initial cost associated with installation. Check all filters baskets and the valve dome strainer for debris. Plumbing on a paramount in floor system at equipment pad. Cleaning head advances but is not cleaning.

Disadvantages of in floor cleaning system. 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 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. Another disadvantage is that any service that may arise will usually require assistance from a pool professional.

Check for debris lodged in the nozzle. A common cause of problems with any in floor radiant heating system is a defective wall thermostat. Make sure all systems are clean and water is flowing only to the valve and not to the spa or wall returns. For example if it is 110 degrees outside you should run your pool for about 11 hours.

Run the pump for two full cycles. Cleaning head will not pop up. The nozzles must come completely all the way up and go all the way down to rotate. Check for proper circulation pump function.

The skimmer should be set to just allow the water to go over the weir. Thermostats that do not open correctly will cause the room to become too hot. Do not expect your in floor cleaning system to work well if you are only operating your pool three to four hours a day. Recheck for particles in the cleaning head nozzle and re insert the cleaning head.