Bought an above ground automatic pool vacuum, suction too intense?

Q. I bought a Dirt Devil automatic pool vacuum, hooked it up my hose, and the suction is too intense so it won't move around. Am I doing something wrong? I paid $150 for it and haven't used it once.

Thinking about selling it & getting a robot cleaner instead, but I'm afraid the suction might still be an issue. Help!!
What valve? lol On the filter?

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i own a pool company.how long has it been since you back washed you filter? sounds like the pressure in your tank is too high

My swimming pool "Kreepy Krauly" automatic cleaner doesn't work well...?

jagercrow

Just bought a house with a pool. Got everything under control except for the "Kreepy Krauly" in the pool. I can get it to work, however, 1.) It sometimes won't stay suctioned flat on the pool surface. The back end will start to lift up. Is that normal? 2.) It will usually work for 5-10 minutes and then just stop dead. I make sure the filter is completelty clean. Why would it just stop? 3.) It seems like it is very repetitive. It sometimes just goes over the same area it already cleaned. Isn't it suppose to be "random" and clean the pool in its entirety? I don't want to have to fork out for some pool guy to come out and really want to try and do this pool thing on my own. Any help would be appreciated!!

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Either get it looked at/repaired, or get a new one. Yes, it should randomly move around the pool, but it sometimes goes over the same spot multiple times. Also, sort of random, those things creep me out :). I refuse to go near them in the pool.

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