Kreepy Krauly

[docsobeck]

if the flapper is moving and the kreepy moves, that means you're getting sufficient suction through the main tube. if the pump is not pulling hard enough to pick up debris, it certainly won't be pulling hard enough to activate the flapper.

if it moves but doesn't seem to pick up, i'd guess that maybe the opening on the top of the unit, above the rubber disk that contacts the bottom, is blocked up. it will pick up very small debris from the main tube, but mostly the rubber disk disturbs the stuff on the bottom, then the suction opening on top of the disk pulls in what's been stirred up.

for what it's worth, i'm delighted with my kreepy. i used to vaccum three times a week for a half hour or more, and now the only time i ever vacuum is when we're hosting a party and i want it to be extra clean.

[djhop]

Our Kreepy works great providing that you have enough suction, and the bottom drain is not in its way. I usually use it 3-4 times a week while I'm running the pump, you just have to make sure you only use the skimmer return and shut off any other returns you may have. And yes a small twig will stop it dead in it's tracks!

[DogPaddle]

We're on our second Kreepy; the only type of cleaner we've had in 12 years of pool ownership. We've been happy with the Kreepy, which stays in the pool ALWAYS--running 10 hrs a day when the pump is on. Here in Houston the pool is never closed so Kreepy gets a workout all year round and "lives" in the pool (never removed). Our pool is rectangular IG gunite and truthfully I've never noticed Kreepy stopping on a "grain of sand" or a "small twig". In fact, as long as there is good pump pressure Kreepy will chug along doing a great job.

We got our first Kreepy from the pool builder and it lasted 8 years. The "new" one is 4 this year. We usually have to replace a vacuum hose section or two during the season. We have five kids and somehow Kreepy has managed to live through hundreds of volleyball games and countless "Marco Polo" adventures.