Is there a way to stop my hose from getting tangled? This is our 3rd time using it I love it but for some strange reason it always seems to tangle. We unwrapped the tangle number of times an it always bunches itself up again. An seems to just do the same spot over an over again.Any info on how to stop that would be great. Is there a way to stop my hose from getting tangled? This is our 3rd time using it I love it but for some strange reason it always seems to tangle. We unwrapped the tangle number of times an it... » Read More Is there a way to stop my hose from getting tangled? This is our 3rd time using it I love it but for some strange reason it always seems to tangle. We unwrapped the tangle number of times an it always bunches itself up again. An seems to just do the same spot over an over again.Any info on how to stop that would be great. « Show Less
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I am sorry, I cannot answer this question as we have not had the problem. Ours works great... do you start it at the far side of the pool? We do have a bit of an issue of it getting stuck at the ladder, but we try to keep an eye on it and move it along if it happens. We use ours a lot and eventually the pool gets covered.
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My hose doesn't tangle but does seem to get stuck or like one side of pool over other. I'm usually checking on mine so I direct it by maneuvering the hose in the direction I want it to go.
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Mine hasn't tangled yet. I have a 24 foot pool. Try removing a tube or two, hose could be too long and getting tangled.
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From the many sweepers I have used this one is the best. Crawls up the walls and everything but only works well if you have a string enough pump. Otherwise you are dead in the water. Ha!
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I got rid of the relief valve that you put in the line and I regulate the amount of vacuum using a ball valve that diverts water flow but I've modified my plumbing on my pump system. You will always get some bunching but by controlling the water you can minimize it. I have one pipe coming off of my strainer and another riser dedicated to the cleaner. I open the cleaner all the way and start to close off the strainer slowly until I hear the cleaner take off.
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What I do is just get in the pool and walk it around to hit every spot but this is also due to the fact that I don't want to run the filter 10 hours a day. I don't think any of these work perfectly.
1353250
I have had good luck by adjusting the direction of flow of the water on the valve on the side of the pool where the water comes out to circulate the water in the pool (I'm sorry, I can't think of the "technical" name for that valve at this time. Sometimes adjusting the angle of the flow lower, towards the bottom of the pool helps, but it is something you will need to play with to see what works for your particular size pool. Then, of course, anytime you take your hoses out of the water, it is also very important to keep the hose in a straight line, not in a pile. But the first suggestion is what always fixed my tangling issue. I have had good luck by adjusting the direction of flow of the water on the valve on the side of the pool where the water comes out to circulate the water in the pool (I'm sorry, I can't think of the "technical" name for that valve at this time. Sometimes adjusting the angle of the flow lower, towards the bottom of the pool helps, but it is something you will need to play with to see what works for your particular size pool. Then, of course, anytime you take your hoses out of the water, it is also very important to keep the hose in a straight line, not in a pile. But the first... » Read More I have had good luck by adjusting the direction of flow of the water on the valve on the side of the pool where the water comes out to circulate the water in the pool (I'm sorry, I can't think of the "technical" name for that valve at this time. Sometimes adjusting the angle of the flow lower, towards the bottom of the pool helps, but it is something you will need to play with to see what works for your particular size pool. Then, of course, anytime you take your hoses out of the water, it is also very important to keep the hose in a straight line, not in a pile. But the first suggestion is what always fixed my tangling issue. « Show Less
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Be sure the houseboat perfectly straight when you place it in the pool. All hoses will tangle occasionally but this will help keep it from tangling. I've had 3 with different pools and theybarebthe best vac you can buy. I just sold a Polaris that I hated!
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If you remove the end cap off the end you pull out to hook up, then slide out the full length cover. You now have the exposed, knots that tie the lines in place. I'd recommend not to untie, but push excess line through the knot and pull tight to hold in place. Do this again with any other lines that are too loose. Don't cut off excess as you may find these lines too tight in future, then you will have line to push back out, if needed. Good luck.
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Same thing happened to me, as well as the string frayed. I actually emailed Barnett's customer service department and they resent me a string assembly for free. I got it in the mail about 4 days after they replied and it slipped on with no problem. Pretty good customer service.
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Have you tried to use it? Mine is always kinked right where it fits onto the pot. But once your water starts boiling and the steam runs through it, it always softens the hose and straightens out the kink and the juice flows fine.
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Hello! I had that problem with my old one. I would tie a long piece of cloth to a long piece of string. I would use my vacuum at the other end to pull the end of the string all the way through. Then I would slowly pull the string, and the cloth end would pull through the hose and wipe the dirt and grime away. I also read someone ran hot water through it after each cleaning to rinse out the hose then hang it up high for it drip dry. I hope this helps!
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Maybe the hose is too long? Mine will curl up in a circle sometimes when I put hose up wrapped up but if I stretch it out straight it seems to help.
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I initially had trouble with the pull-out hose catching on a valve under the sink, but I arranged things under the sink to prevent that. Now I just went and tested it and realized that I have to gently push the hose back into the faucet to get it to retract. The hose has a braided covering that is not perfectly smooth or tight, so it drags a little. It really does not cause a problem for me, but I don't use the pull-out constantly, only once or twice a day. It is not difficult and only took a day or two to get used to. The supplied weight and the position of the weight is definitely a factor to consider. I love the faucet and it works very well for me. I initially had trouble with the pull-out hose catching on a valve under the sink, but I arranged things under the sink to prevent that. Now I just went and tested it and realized that I have to gently push the hose back into the faucet to get it to retract. The hose has a braided covering that is not perfectly smooth or tight, so it drags a little. It really does not cause a problem for me, but I don't use the pull-out constantly, only once or twice a day. It is not difficult and only took a day or two to get used to. The supplied weight and the position of the weight is definitely a... » Read More I initially had trouble with the pull-out hose catching on a valve under the sink, but I arranged things under the sink to prevent that. Now I just went and tested it and realized that I have to gently push the hose back into the faucet to get it to retract. The hose has a braided covering that is not perfectly smooth or tight, so it drags a little. It really does not cause a problem for me, but I don't use the pull-out constantly, only once or twice a day. It is not difficult and only took a day or two to get used to. The supplied weight and the position of the weight is definitely a factor to consider. I love the faucet and it works very well for me. « Show Less
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I had the same problem initially but found it was just tangled. Once untangled it was fine.
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Had our pool since 1985. I'm no expert but... your hose should pivot freely where it attaches to the creepy. Also I've found that the hose has memory. So if you leave it twisted for very long it will want to return to the twist shortly after you straighten it out. Sometimes it helps to straighten it out and let it lay straight on the deck for a day or two. Another thing I try is to twist or reposition the hose at the various joints.
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Sometimes the steamer hose neeeds to be shaken a bit if you are using it a lot. You just extend the hose and wiggle it for a minute and it will solve the problem.
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huh, I have never had that problem. I am thinking though that you may have gotten a bad batch or something. How many different times have you used the tape? If only once then I do not know. But if you keep using the same tape and taking it off and putting it back on, it would do that. If its the latter, start over. The tape is just worn out. If it is neither I suggest getting another tape roll and putting it in. That should do it. Good luck!
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The same thing happened to us. When I had a plumber here for other work, I asked him if he could try to get it off. No luck. I guess it's best not to leave it on your hose for too long or else it will become a permanent attachment.
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I have had some trouble like you described. I cured mine by shorting the hose. The directions give some hints along that line.
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That's a good question, I have the same problem, but i think it is from lack of use. I have only used mine like 4 times....
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Yes- I took all of the hoses apart, cleaned everything, put it back together, and it never happened again. I hope that helps!
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Mark, This seems to be a common problem with these units. I don't have mine anymore because Consumer Reports Took away their recommendation because some of them were catching on fire. When I did have it, I solved the drain hose issue by gluing in a stopper with silicone glue. I can't remember exactly where the stopper went, but some close examination should allow you to figure out where to put the stopper. It was a small drain hole. Check on google re the fire issue. You may want to try to return it if you can. I got a Frigidare unit which is working fine.
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Only thing I can think of that might create a problem like this is how the hose is attached when fully extended. The drum that holds the hose when rolled up must be rotated so the little gadget on the front (sorry, don't know the official name) that moves side to side when the hose is moving is as far as possible to the side where your hose connect inside the box. Then start the rolling up action. If you don't do it this way, it will be really tempermental