Floating cable tangling / kinks
Where to look: Floating cable in the pool.
Cable tangles in the pool or is excessively coiled/kinked.
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Quick answers
What is wrong?
Cable tangles in the pool or is excessively coiled/kinked.
What you might notice
- Cable tangle
- Odd cleaning pattern
Can I fix this myself?
Usually yes for cleaning/clearing. Difficulty: easy · about 10-20 min. If unsure or the fault returns, use mail-in repair.
What you need
- None — sun space for cable
Do this
- Do not put the entire cable in the water — only enough to cover the pool; leave the rest on the deck.
- Enter the cable near mid-pool length; spread it kink-free. After cycles, untangle from the cleaner head.
- If kinked, lay cable straight in the sun to relax. Store without tight coils.
- If cable is damaged, request repair/replacement.
Parts (only if cleaning fails)
- None for a basic clean
Official references
- https://assets.eu.ctfassets.net/au38h2e94wka/4VJsVuO8xd17TLhWUp7EpJ/b8e8c224859f8ab369ff0565d117f4a6/H0585900_REVA_Tornax_manual.PDF
- https://poolbuilderspoolshop.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TX30-Owners-Manual.pdf
- https://roboticsrepair.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CX35-Zodiac-User-Manual.pdf