Cleaning head not popping up or stopped rotating.
In floor cleaning system not working.
However it does not eliminate the need for normal pool maintenance.
Developed in 1972 caretaker is the original in floor pool and spa cleaning system.
Clear debris from inside valve.
A common cause of problems with any in floor radiant heating system is a defective wall thermostat.
2015 caretaker in floor systems 5 of 8 cleaning the filtration system the caretaker system is a fully automatic circulation and cleaning system.
In floor cleaner systems work by directing the water into only one pipe at a time.
Inspect cleaning head and collar for debris.
A good rule of thumb is to run your pool one hour for every ten degrees of weather.
I have the pc2000 in floor cleaning system.
It has a 2 hp booster pump that runs the 2 port 5 gear module and two 6 port modules.
Do not expect your in floor cleaning system to work well if you are only operating your pool three to four hours a day.
Check and clear debris or obstructions in valve gears.
If your cleaner head stops rotating between zones but gets stuck on one or stuck in between pipes first check water flow as described above to be sure all the water is coming into the valve and not flowing.
The booster pump looks like it is cavitating water at the pump lid and it is real noisy.
The nozzles must come completely all the way up and go all the way down to rotate.
Disadvantages of in floor cleaning system.
The main disadvantages to infloor cleaning systems is the initial cost associated with installation.
Each of the 5 or 6 pipes feeds several pop up heads.
Troubleshooting caretaker 5 port in floor systems low 14psi high verify the 22psi normal install rebuild kit.
Because it takes a long time for a cleaning nozzle to rotate even of the way around.
Strainer baskets and the filter must be kept clean in order to allow maximum water flow to the in floor system.
There is not much maintenance associated with infloor systems other than empting a strainer basket located at the pool equipment pad.
The problem started about 3 months ago.
Installed to fit flush with your pool floor makes the system virtually invisible to the eye while continuously working to keep your pool clean and provide complete circulation.
Thermostats that do not open correctly will cause the room to become too hot.
Each caretaker system is custom designed for the unique size and shape of your pool.