Hello,

Apologies for the slow return - I didn't realize that I hadn't set-up email notifications. :bang:

I very much appreciate the replies.
Tenax, can I get 'floats' about anywhere? I avoid pool stores like crazy and as a result I'm not well versed in what they stock. I'll do a search about the floats to see if I can find ancillary information (I obviously don't understand the idea since my pool is 8' deep and a float 3' from the head would create a flying barracuda, wouldn't it?). That sounds like a great thing to try though!

ThePoolGuy, thank you for the insight about the possible component failure. This was not my decision (getting this unit) but it cost enough that I'd like to use it till it turns to dust.
The thing motors along all right - it just doesn't seem to wander randomly like it should. Previously (when the house was purchased), we had an old KK unit (new circa 10 years ago) and that little tub did a fine job of motoring around randomly.

Thank you very much - any other info or guidance you can supply would be great. I'm fairly new to the upkeep of the pool and never had the wealth of forums like this to draw upon.
Take care!