Does the turtle let water out between the grey portion and the turtle top is this nomal? Also hose keeps coiling up?
1647011
Our turtle has 4 white valves under the gray portion that shoot water out which pushes the turtle along. I don't believe it any water shoots between the turtle and the gray portion. Our hose does coil sometimes but if u work with it by turning hose to make it not as tight that has helped us a lot. Also we don't put as much hose in pool as instructions told us to as it was too much. It easily circles our pool though. This turtle works great and we love it! Hope it's works out for you!!!
1647012
Yes is normal for the water to go in side the grey portion and the top of the turtle. If there's a lot of water going inside, then checked to be sure that the 2 small grey hoses inside the turtle are though the holes in the back.To avoid the hose coiling up you have to extended the hose from one end of the pool to the other then connect. Hopefully I answer your questions.
1647013
Water should not be coming out of the top. You only see water when you lift to empty bag. Check for hoses connected properly.
227489
there is a plastic insert in the hose which regulates the flow of the water . maybe it has something blocking the flow . take that plastic insert out . maybe that might fix your problem
1512892
You should check to be sure the unit is absolutely level. If it isn't, the water may flow into the tank instead of the hose. (Had it happen to me.)
1871880
I have never had a problem with kinking but the connection between the 2 hoses always leaks. I just put it in a 5 gallon buck and put a towel over it to make sure it doesn't spray water any where. I have thought about using the aquarium sealant to try and make it permanently sealed as one long hose. The extension is made exactly like the original.
193738
It only bends and the hose does not pull out. It only reaches around the bottom of the faucet base, which is only few couple inches lower. It would be nice to have more hose, but really hasn't caused me any problems.
1497289
A simple answer is yes.It maintains its form very well, so if you pull it to extend a lot it will pull back and coil once you release your pressure. But it is also a long hose, so you may need to sort of help it along by shaking it a bit as it coils back. This also helps it from getting tangled on itself if you moved it around at all.
2276005
Hose possibly clogged causing water to back up into the tank? Also this unit does not pump up hill. I have my unit sitting higher than the waste drain so gravity does the work.
125970
It sounds like some water has leaked into the unit making it unstable. I've had this problem and discovered that the seal around the top was the problem.I actually had to pry it open enough to get the water out and then re glue it. Good luck.
433114
Mine does the same thing. I've used it all summer. I think it is supposed to be a little loose. Only drawback is that it collects rainwater... So be careful after the rain:)
1485814
Ours works very well and makes it easy to put hose away. It seems to unwind easier with water pressure turned off.
988846
I have not seen this happen since installing but I have noticed the hose has started to blimp up near the connection to the Claber. It is like the pressure of the water has been stretching the hose near the fitting but I have no leaks still. Just wondering if it might eventually blow out. When I installed I made sure the hose had a nice clean cut end and that it was pressed on as tight as it would go to the Claber fitting. Then I made sure I tightened the Claber fitting as snug as it would go and it has been water tight since. You might not have torqued it down tight enough is what I'm thinking. I have not seen this happen since installing but I have noticed the hose has started to blimp up near the connection to the Claber. It is like the pressure of the water has been stretching the hose near the fitting but I have no leaks still. Just wondering if it might eventually blow out. When I installed I made sure the hose had a nice clean cut end and that it was pressed on as tight as it would go to the Claber fitting. Then I made sure I tightened the Claber fitting as snug as it would go and it has been water tight since. You might not have torqued it down tight enough is what I'm... » Read More I have not seen this happen since installing but I have noticed the hose has started to blimp up near the connection to the Claber. It is like the pressure of the water has been stretching the hose near the fitting but I have no leaks still. Just wondering if it might eventually blow out. When I installed I made sure the hose had a nice clean cut end and that it was pressed on as tight as it would go to the Claber fitting. Then I made sure I tightened the Claber fitting as snug as it would go and it has been water tight since. You might not have torqued it down tight enough is what I'm thinking. « Show Less
2278488
I had this problem as well, make sure the water tank is placed correctly. My tank wasn't pushed all the way down. I hope this solves your issue as well.
2276002
The hose port comes before the tank, so I am wondering if the hose isn't draining all the water away for some reason, which would cause the water to fill the tank. Make sure it isn't running up hill. You may need a pump.
106051
Mine are having a hard time too. I have the water at the maximum, my smaller turtle has gotten up the ramp but no one has seen the larger one up on top yet. I am almost ready to remove it and go back to the floating shelves. I am going to try one more thing and that is to ramp a piece of driftwood up and see if he climbs up that.
697954
I've found that if the hose stays in the shade, then it's cool enough to drink right away. If any part of the hose is in the sun, however, then the water in that area does heat up... :(
551015
I cannot recommend this hose. I got one last summer and loved it....... because it never crimped off. Crimped hoses are a pet peeve of mine. But now I've found it has sprung a leak just under the edge of one of the end connectors. This hose has not been abused in any way! Now I'm on a hunt, as I see several others are, to figure out how to repair it. Most hoses you can simply cut the end off and put a replacement end on. But this hose has this wire in its walls. If anyone knows how to repair it, please post.
2079721
Yes. Even when it is up hill. Your hose will just not completely empty, but it's just grey water.