Barracuda - its given up the ghost
Nov 28th 2007 | 5:34 pm
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Barracuda - its given up the ghost
My barracuddas given up, any ideas? from any hunky pool cleaners? we have done a back wash, checked the pipes, but we are not the most techinical couple in the world when it comes to these things! (let me tune the TV any day)
Before I splash (pardon the pun) the cash on my local Swimart anybody have any ideas ?
Thanks in advance
C (dirtypoolsville)
Before I splash (pardon the pun) the cash on my local Swimart anybody have any ideas ?
Thanks in advance
C (dirtypoolsville)
Last edited by Carrianne; Nov 28th 2007 at 6:16 pm.
Nov 28th 2007 | 5:41 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
1. Check barracuda for obstructions, particularly in the inner rubber sleeve, quite easy to dismantle
2. Remove pump filter and clean
3. Remove skimmer box filter and clean
Andy
2. Remove pump filter and clean
3. Remove skimmer box filter and clean
Andy
Nov 28th 2007 | 5:53 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
I think the OH has attempted that will check though - thanks 
Nov 28th 2007 | 5:54 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
Sometimes the plastic suction sleeve thingy (yes, highly technical term
) inside the head of the barracuda can disintegrate over time - the thing sounds like its running but won't move anywhere in the pool. We replaced ours for about $25 i think and it all works fine now.
) inside the head of the barracuda can disintegrate over time - the thing sounds like its running but won't move anywhere in the pool. We replaced ours for about $25 i think and it all works fine now.
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Nov 28th 2007 | 5:55 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
Thanks also
Nov 28th 2007 | 5:59 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
is the water circulating in the pool ok ?
Sometimes, if the level in the filter isnt at right height, you wont get flow.
Also have you checked the filter on the pool skimmer box, and the one at the pump end.
Its normally not the Barracuda thats shit itself.
Sometimes, if the level in the filter isnt at right height, you wont get flow.
Also have you checked the filter on the pool skimmer box, and the one at the pump end.
Its normally not the Barracuda thats shit itself.
Nov 28th 2007 | 6:19 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
1. Check barracuda for obstructions, particularly in the inner rubber sleeve, quite easy to dismantle
Just got OH to check and the above had happend he obviously had a 'man look " the first time and didn't see it, funnily enough he has distmantled it and now he cannot put it back together
If it wasn't broke before it is now
Thanks for your responses they are appreciated.
Just got OH to check and the above had happend he obviously had a 'man look " the first time and didn't see it, funnily enough he has distmantled it and now he cannot put it back together
If it wasn't broke before it is now Thanks for your responses they are appreciated.
Last edited by Carrianne; Nov 28th 2007 at 6:54 pm.
Nov 28th 2007 | 6:21 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
1. Check barracuda for obstructions, particularly in the inner rubber sleeve, quite easy to dismantle
Just got OH to check and the above had happenened he obviously had a 'man look " the first time and didn't see it, funnily enough he has distmantled it and now he cannot put it back together If it wasn't broke before it is now
Thanks for your responses they are appreciated.
Just got OH to check and the above had happenened he obviously had a 'man look " the first time and didn't see it, funnily enough he has distmantled it and now he cannot put it back together
If it wasn't broke before it is now Thanks for your responses they are appreciated.
Nov 28th 2007 | 6:40 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
LOL sounds like my OH
Nov 28th 2007 | 6:52 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
My barracuddas given up, any ideas? from any hunky pool cleaners? we have done a back wash, checked the pipes, but we are not the most techinical couple in the world when it comes to these things! (let me tune the TV any day)
Before I splash (pardon the pun) the cash on my local Swimart anybody have any ideas ?
Thanks in advance
C (dirtypoolsville)
Before I splash (pardon the pun) the cash on my local Swimart anybody have any ideas ?
Thanks in advance
C (dirtypoolsville)
Backwash the filter.
Replace the throat as mentioned (they either split or go hard as they age).
WW
Nov 28th 2007 | 7:13 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
rubber diaphram split
leaking hose
possible leak on suction line...
filter blocked....needs backwash.....check gauge on top of multi valve....
all the best plumb.....
leaking hose
possible leak on suction line...
filter blocked....needs backwash.....check gauge on top of multi valve....
all the best plumb.....
Nov 28th 2007 | 10:14 pm
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
My barracuddas given up, any ideas? from any hunky pool cleaners? we have done a back wash, checked the pipes, but we are not the most techinical couple in the world when it comes to these things! (let me tune the TV any day)
Before I splash (pardon the pun) the cash on my local Swimart anybody have any ideas ?
Thanks in advance
C (dirtypoolsville)
Before I splash (pardon the pun) the cash on my local Swimart anybody have any ideas ?
Thanks in advance
C (dirtypoolsville)
Nov 29th 2007 | 7:26 am
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Nov 29th 2007 | 9:13 am
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
1. Check barracuda for obstructions, particularly in the inner rubber sleeve, quite easy to dismantle
Just got OH to check and the above had happend he obviously had a 'man look " the first time and didn't see it, funnily enough he has distmantled it and now he cannot put it back together If it wasn't broke before it is now
Thanks for your responses they are appreciated.
Just got OH to check and the above had happend he obviously had a 'man look " the first time and didn't see it, funnily enough he has distmantled it and now he cannot put it back together If it wasn't broke before it is now
Thanks for your responses they are appreciated.
Nov 29th 2007 | 10:11 am
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Re: Barracuda - its given up the ghost
I'll come round if you like and screw it back together?
