I have an underwater room in my inground pool with 3 side doorways. Can I program so cord won't get tangled? My old one would go in one come out ano
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No, unfortunately this cleaner can not be programmed to not go in certain areas of the pool.
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You could also put another rope around the tree and then run the cord from the Aqua Sphere through that. My anchor point is about 2.5ft from the pool, and that is just the limit to where I can easily stretch the cord to stand up in 3ft of water.
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The actuator is intended for control from a pool controller. These are ridiculously expensive for what they do. I do not know what the cheapest controller is. I use an Aqualink Z4. The actuator has three wires: center, left, right. to move the valve left, put 24 VAC across center and left. for right, put 24 VAC across center and right. The valve rotates until it trips the proper limit switch. Inside the contoller, there is an SPDT relay. IF you are comfortable with electronics, you can build a simple controller using an Arduino, a relay board, and a 24 VAC transformer. Total cost less than $50.
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Don't run it out of the water. Put it in the water, let it settle on the bottom, plug the cord into the base, turn the power on the base, and select large or small pool. It should take off within a few seconds.
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I think that you could, provided that you keep the Cord and Motor and Switch DRY !, Plugged into GFI circuit would be good,too. I think I had to prop a piece of plywood over my set up which I had on a wheel barrow to get up off the ground in a light rain. It's been a year since I did all this, but I think the switch might be turned on or off with something non-conductive if you're standing in water !!! Just my 2 cents and if you're not sure ask a real electrician, I'm just an overworked homeowner!!! (I did love the pump, though)
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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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Not sure if you can. Mine came programmed to all the marine channels. Sorry I'm not much help, I have mine on my boat.
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Yeah you can, don't let people tell you that you can't.HOWEVER: This unit IS NOT waterproof at all, but since your question makes you sound like a DIY extremist like me; you'll figure out a way to case it. (Personally I use a sprinkler timer box that's water tight, drill some holes in that sucker and attach some leads with solder if you feel like it.)It would also depend on the type of software you wanted to use it with. I'm currently using 5 of these in a Light-O-Rama network. (E.1.3.1 to Dmx 3pin, then into the chain of dimmers.) If you need a good dongle, I'd either recommend the HolidayCoro or an Enttec Pro. Yeah you can, don't let people tell you that you can't.HOWEVER: This unit IS NOT waterproof at all, but since your question makes you sound like a DIY extremist like me; you'll figure out a way to case it. (Personally I use a sprinkler timer box that's water tight, drill some holes in that sucker and attach some leads with solder if you feel like it.)It would also depend on the type of software you wanted to use it with. I'm currently using 5 of these in a Light-O-Rama network. (E.1.3.1 to Dmx 3pin, then into the chain of dimmers.) If you need a good dongle, I'd either recommend... » Read More Yeah you can, don't let people tell you that you can't.HOWEVER: This unit IS NOT waterproof at all, but since your question makes you sound like a DIY extremist like me; you'll figure out a way to case it. (Personally I use a sprinkler timer box that's water tight, drill some holes in that sucker and attach some leads with solder if you feel like it.)It would also depend on the type of software you wanted to use it with. I'm currently using 5 of these in a Light-O-Rama network. (E.1.3.1 to Dmx 3pin, then into the chain of dimmers.) If you need a good dongle, I'd either recommend the HolidayCoro or an Enttec Pro. « Show Less
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I've read that if you remove the hose and leave it lay flat in the sun it will reprogram itself to a new path in the pool. It seemed to help when I did it.
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Don't remember how I chose this one but it works great. I guess you have to make sure the voltage requirements are there, this model requires to be hard wired to a power source.I have an outlet near the pump that I plug the pump into so, I found the breaker in the pool breaker box that the receptacle was wired to and unhooked those wires and ran wires from that breaker to the timer, which I mounted near the pool breaker box. Then I took the wires from the receptacle and wired them into the timer. Works like a charm. The timer is very accurate and I am able to turn it on and off with the flip lever inside the timer box when I want to turn the pump on to vacuum or apply chemicals. Don't remember how I chose this one but it works great. I guess you have to make sure the voltage requirements are there, this model requires to be hard wired to a power source.I have an outlet near the pump that I plug the pump into so, I found the breaker in the pool breaker box that the receptacle was wired to and unhooked those wires and ran wires from that breaker to the timer, which I mounted near the pool breaker box. Then I took the wires from the receptacle and wired them into the timer. Works like a charm. The timer is very accurate and I am able to turn it on and off with... » Read More Don't remember how I chose this one but it works great. I guess you have to make sure the voltage requirements are there, this model requires to be hard wired to a power source.I have an outlet near the pump that I plug the pump into so, I found the breaker in the pool breaker box that the receptacle was wired to and unhooked those wires and ran wires from that breaker to the timer, which I mounted near the pool breaker box. Then I took the wires from the receptacle and wired them into the timer. Works like a charm. The timer is very accurate and I am able to turn it on and off with the flip lever inside the timer box when I want to turn the pump on to vacuum or apply chemicals. « Show Less
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Do NOT cut the KEYs Off the connectors. It causes EXTREAM danger. Get the CORRECT connecter. US Navy electrician.
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Generally it would be a bad idea to submerge any cord connection-even if it was rated at IPX7 (1M submerged) or IPX8 (>1M). If the stock cord from the pump is not long enough you are better off having an electrician or someone knowledgeable replace the cord with a longer one. You are much safer with one continuous cord underwater than with any kind of plug/receptacle. This one is definitely NOT meant to be submerged, as the other commenter says it is rated IPX5 which means it can only withstand spraying water on it (i.e. rain falling on it, with no standing water).
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Yes catching on the pool ladder is definitely a problem with most automatic vacuums and above ground pools. There are days I'm out there every 20 minutes to move it away from the ladder and then there are weeks I don't have any problems. Removing the ladder while running it is probably the only way to guarantee it won't get tangled up but that is not always feasible. My ladder can easily lift out so if I need to I can do that.
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It shouldnt get tangled so quickly return it for a new one. My robot gets tangled after aound 5 to 6 hrs of cleaning i just untangle ut change the pin n then it finishes its job...
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You might try reprogramming your remote to your garage opener! We have not experienced locking out! It's worth a try! Good luck
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If you have a couple of these in protective housing underwater, they should work. Im not certain that the remote will transmit the signal underwater. Give them a chance, if it works, you won't be disappointed.
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Actually, the real answer is YES! If you have a 9v battery installed in the panel, you can unplug the ribbon cable, remove it from the hinges and take it anywhere you want to go to program it. Then once you plug it back into the base unit, it will run the zones as you have it programmed.Thank you,SprinklerPartsWholesale