Dolphin T45 Troubleshooting

If you are having problems with your Dolphin T45 Pool Cleaner, you are not alone. Many Dolphin T45 owners experience issues with their pool cleaner from time to time, and it can be frustrating to deal with these problems.

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Dolphin T45 Pool Cleaner Problems

The Dolphin T45 Power-supply or switch is not working.

Cause Solution
  • No voltage in the power socket in the wall.
  • The power supply is not switched ON.
  • Black power cable is not connected into the
    power supply inlet.
  • Check that there is voltage in the power socket in the wall.
  • Check that the power supply is plugged in and turned ON.
  • Check that the power cable is securely connected all the way
    into the power supply.
  • Turn the power supply OFF. Wait 30 seconds, then turn it back
    ON.

The Dolphin T45 Pool Cleaner does not move / Red light on the power supply

Cause Solution
  • The blue floating cable is not connected into the power supply.
  • An obstacle is blocking the impeller, tracks or wheels.
  • Pool cleaner is out of water.
  • Check that the blue floating cable is securely connected into
    the power supply.
  • Unplug the power supply. Open the impeller cover and check
    that nothing is trapped in the impeller.
  • Verify that nothing is blocking the tracks or wheels

The Dolphin T45 Pool Cleaner is moving in circles.

Cause Solution
  • Clogged filter basket.
  • Debris stuck in the impeller house or impeller cover.
  • Power supply incorrectly positioned.
  • Algae or pool water is out of spec.
  • Clean the filter basket.
  • Remove debris stuck in the impeller house or impeller cover
  • Place power supply in position so that the Pool Cleaner can freely reach all the pool area.
  • Correct pool and water conditions.

The Dolphin T45 Pool Cleaner does not turn or moves in one direction only.

Cause Solution
  • Debris stuck in the impeller house or impeller cover.
  • Remove debris stuck in the impeller house or impeller cover.

The Dolphin T45 Pool Cleaner moves but does not clean the pool.

Cause Solution
  • Clogged filter basket.
  • Debris stuck in the impeller house or impeller cover
  • Clean the filter basket.
  • Remove debris stuck in the impeller house or impeller cover

The Dolphin T45 Pool Cleaner cleans only part of the pool.

Cause Solution
  • Power supply incorrectly positioned.
  • Not enough floating cable is released for the correct operation of the Robotic Pool Cleaner.
  • Place the power supply in a position that enables the Pool Cleaner to freely reach the entire pool area.
  • Check there is enough slack in the blue floating cable for the Pool Cleaner to reach all of the pool. Clean the filter basket.

The Dolphin T45 Blue floating cable has kinks.

Cause Solution
  • Clogged filter basket.
  • Debris stuck in the impeller-house or impeller-cover.
  • Clean the filter basket.
  • Remove debris stuck in the impeller house or impeller cover.
  • To remove the kinks, stretch the floating cable out completely and let it sit for at least a day in the sun.

The Dolphin T45 Pool Cleaner does not climb the walls.

Cause Solution
  • Clogged filter basket.
  • Algae on walls.
  • Unsuitable pH level.
  • Debris stuck in the impeller-house or
    impeller-cover.
  • Clean the filter basket.
  • Check the level of chemicals in the water. Improper levels may allow the growth of algae, making the walls slippery.
  • Adjust chemical levels and scrub walls.
  • Remove debris stuck in the impeller-house or impeller-cover.

 

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  1. It will move and stops. It will not move backwards. I took the impeller out and cleaned it. I changed power sources.

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  2. Cannot get my control panel to connect to my network. I have not changed network, The unit was working. The robot will move for a few feet and then stop completely. I have checked the impeller compartment which was clean so I know thats not the issue. I have a T45 Dophin.

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