Why is my Hayward pool vacuum not moving?

There is an obstruction in the cleaner. Remove the consumer inspection plate at the bottom of the cleaner (one self contained screw needs to be loosened) and see if a rock, twig or large piece of debris has stuck between the bearings and turbine. Shake the head of the cleaner to dislodge any internal debris.

Why does my Hayward Pool Vac turn in circles?

Sometimes it gets stuck in the corner of the pool by the steps; other times it goes in circles. This is most likely caused when pool cleaners are left in the pool 24/7. When the water is cold or cools off from a warm day, the plastic in the hose gets a memory and curls slightly.

Why does my pool cleaner keep going in circles?

Why is my pool cleaner going in circles? Sometimes it gets stuck in the corner of the pool by the steps; other times it goes in circles. This is most likely caused when pool cleaners are left in the pool 24/7. When the water is cold or cools off from a warm day, the plastic in the hose gets a memory and curls slightly.

Is the Hayward pool VAC too low to operate?

Sounds like you may be unfortunate to have the floor and skimmer connected underground with no ability to adjust the suction between the two. There may not be a way to get the Hayward to work without going with a bigger pump (which seems like a bad idea). Which Hayward vac did you get?

When is the suction too low to operate a pool VAC?

The suction is enough to operate the kreepy krauler but if pressure goes up to around 21 the suction is so low that the kreepy krauler stops working complely.

What to do if you have bad suction in your vacuum?

look at the valve infront of filter it’s either a push & pull or a multiport valve. 1) you turn off pump & you turn handle which unlocks pin & pull up handle. 2) Then turn on pump so it can flush out the dirty DE powder for 2-3mins or until water looks clear. 3) Turn off pump push down handle & turn it back so the pin locks again.

What causes bad suction in a de filter?

Thank you! if you just cleaned your DE filter & still have bad suction at your skimmer, check your impeller for debris which will slow suction.

Why does my Hayward dv5000 keep getting stuck?

The Hayward DV5000 keeps getting stuck by the pool steps. The plastic wheel keeps coming loose and making the DV5000 not to work.does a good job The DV5000 gets stuck near the pool steps all the time and the plastic wheel comes loose all the time but for the money its does a good job over all .

Is the suction too low to operate the Hayward pool VAC?

Although the kreepy krauler will operate at normal pressure of 15 the suction is still too low to operate my new Hayward vac, the flow gauge it came with says the flow is below the min to operate it. Sounds like you may be unfortunate to have the floor and skimmer connected underground with no ability to adjust the suction between the two.

What’s the name of the Hayward pool cleaner?

DV5000 is backed by the most trusted name in pool equipment, Hayward. Regardless of your pool’s shape, size or surface the DV5000 suction pool cleaners afford users a more energy-efficient random cleaning pattern. The DV5000™ automatic suction pool cleaner vacuums debris in a single pass.

How does the Hayward skimmer VAC plate work?

The Hayward Skimmer Vac Plate automatically alternates between skimming and vacuuming with each cycle of the filtration system’s time clock. Ruggedly built, Hayward leaf/debris canisters are designed to capture larger debris and avoid clogging filtration system.