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Hi all - I'm a pool owner of 4 years. This is our second year with our Aquabot.
Opened the pool last weekend, have been using the vac daily since then. Today the water is clearer and I could see that the vac would move about for a short time after being placed in the pool. After that it just stopped completely.
When I jiggle the cord at the handle it starts to move again, then stops.
Anyone ever repaired what appears to be a loose cord? thanks in advance!!
What you are describing sounds more like one of the conductors is broken, or one of the connectors is failing.
With electrical power cords going underwater . . . it's more likely to be a replacement than a 'repair'. I'd recommend calling Aquabot. See if they can sell you a replacement cord. If they can, than you'll also need to determine whether this is a repair you can tackle, or one that will require a factory authorized agent.
Ben
Ben's right. Most likely they will want to repair it as a warranty item. I've had Dolphins and Blue Diamonds repaired (And BD has GREAT service!)
Carl
You can fix this yourself, though if still under warranty - call the maker.
I know you can fix it because I've done this. My old (must be 6 years now) Aquabot was doing the same thing last year and I figured "as old as it is what do I have to lose?"
There is an excellent website out there that details the procedure, testing to ensure this is the problem, etc. I won't post the site as that may violate forum rules, but you can literally search your problem and the site comes up.
Basically, you have to take it apart and cut the cord (the issue you describe is typically due to a break in one of the wires inside the insulated floating cord) then strip some of the insulation and connect the leads to the powersupply inside the aquabot. This does involve quite a bit of work - and you will literally be taking the innards out of the aquabot - so only do this if you're pretty handy! Then again, I don't consider myself to all that handy and I was able to do it. :)