Dude!!! although this video is two years old it is still being used. You are an absolute lifesaver. Thank you, it worked. I was trying to blame it for not working on my wife. LOL

Well explained,you just saved me buying more expensive pool cleaner, thanks buddy.

Nicely filmed and explained. Mine lasted about 2 years before now getting stuck against the wall with water flowing only one direction. The clear direction on how to open it up will save me some fumbles. We have lots of trees around and above the pool, so in my book, the little robot has held its own. Don;t worry about the big pump -- it will help greatly with keeping your pool clean. I have attached mine to a hayward 18" filter and have been trouble free despite the muck that keeps falling in the pool!

I saved this video. I'm certain, with my luck, it will prevent me throwing my unit over the fence and then having to walk back there to pick it up and put in in the garbage. So thank you... Edited to add: Intex needs to pay you for your contribution...

This video-clip was perfect for us. Even the warning about the easy-to-break clasps / clips was great - no doubt we would have broken them. And best of all, it was quick and easy. Thank You!!

"Hang on... I feel a single grain of sand." My man is a perfectionist! 😄 Thanks brotha! Extremely helpful!

Thank you so much. Excellent video. Clear, concise, very well filmed and narrated. I opened the pool yesterday and my intex vacuum that worked great last summer is just sitting there!! I am getting some silicone lubricant and a screw driver and fixing it tomorrow! Thanks again!!!

My vacuum stopped hit the walls, would not move anymore I got on KZfaq, I found you and your instructions, follow them! I have a smile on my face and a happy pool 🙃😁😁😁😁 thank you!

You may have saved me from a nervous breakdown as well. Going to try it right now. Thanks!!

Thank you! My vacuum was only moving in one direction and would get stuck the first time it hit the side. I followed your instructions to take it apart. My problem wasn't the same. The wheel gears had sand built up in/around them and they were stuck. Since I didn't have any silicone lubricant, I only rinsed everything for now. It is back to working again. I'll pick up some silicone soon for a longer lasting fix.

Thanks mate, you are a life saver. Was about to spend big bucks on a new pump. My issue wasn't exactly the same as the gears were stuck but by you explaining the mechanics of the thing I was able to get it resolved. Thanks again!!!

you dont even know how thankful i am for finding this video i just told my son i was going to go run this damn thing over and then laugh i have been messing with this thing for 4 months..thank you so very much

This is great!!! Thank you so much for taking your time in making this video. You are a lifesaver! Been soooo frustrated w/ my vacuum coz it keeps getting stuck to the walls and won’t move until you rotate it manually & eventually hit another wall for it to stop again. I have spent so much time trying to figure out what’s wrong & ended up spending $180 to upgrade my sand filter to 3000gph flow. I wish I seen this video prior to my spending. But now, it moves flawlessly & once it hits a wall, it takes less than 30secs to internally move that valve to switch direction. Yes! There’s a lot of sand inside upon opening & ended up using vaseline to loosen up the gears inside like you indicated. I actually took apart the bottom piece too to clean off the sand stuck in the gears that prevents the valve to switch. Now I just need to figure out a way to prevent sand from going into the hose coz that’s what’s causing the problem w/ the movement. Thanks again for sharing!!!

Perfect solution. My issue was slightly different in that the valve worked easily but the gears were full of sand. Your video aided in quick dissasembly. I cleaned it all up, used a little white lithium grease on all the gear bushings and it's back to running like a champ. Thanks again.

Very successful first video ! I've searched half of the Internet :) to find this solution. Many thanks and greetings from Croatia!

I was about to buy a new one and ran across this video. Took all of 10 minutes and it worked just like you said it would. Thanks man. You saved me $170.

Thank you SOOO much for this video! Followed your instructions but also went ahead and lubricated EVERYTHING while I was in there (LOL), put it back together and works like a charm! So glad I don't have to babysit the darn thing anymore! I was ready to chunk it!

This was perfect! Mine had sand as well, but it caused my lever to get stuck in one direction. Thank you!

I am so happy to find your video. I have lots of sand in pool that accidently got put from filter. I thought it could be easy fix. On my third one, probably all the same issue. Thank you so much!!!

I have a newer version of your pool cleaner and your instructions worked perfectly. Thanks.

I knew what i needed to do but was afraid to take it apart and not know how to put it tohether without breaking it. so thank you for being the guniea pig and letting me watch, and all the little tips to knowing which way to know how to put it back... golden. thanks a bunch

In case it helps someone else, I wanted to explain what helped me solve the problem of my vacuum being stuck in one place. My Intex sand pump flow rate is 2,150 gph so it's plenty strong, but I had no movement. I own a Bestway pool (from Costco) that has one of those solar heaters. The solar heater is the problem -- it restricts the flow rate and therefore the vacuum wouldn't move. Once I removed that solar heater the vacuum started working perfectly and quick! Great and informative video nonetheless and I'm sure at some point I will be needing to lube the part you refer to in the video. Thank you!

Tried this today. It was super easy and took about 10 min. The vacuum is running like a dream! Thanks for the vid!

Thanks a mil! I was going crazy since it was working before. One thing to check before closing back up is the gears. Make sure they are aligned and spinning.

Thanks for the video! Extremely useful. I preventive greased mine before first using it, with silicone grease and it works flawless. Still, it's cleaning performance is mediocre but at this price, you are not going to get anything better. I will definitely repeat the operation while winterizing the pool.

Mine would move but only in one direction. I was able to take it apart because of this video and realize this part of the problem. Also learned that our pump needed to be on recirculate instead of filter.... now she goes all over the whole pool!! Thanks for posting!!!

Wow…. THANK YOU… husband is going to try it right now. He took it apart yesterday but could nit figure it out. So fingers crossed your video will be the solution. :) I LOVE this sweeper when it works.

Great video. I returned this back to Amazon for this exact same reason. Looks like I’m buying it again. Well done 👍.

What a great tutorial. Hate is not a strong enough word. Thanks so much for the great fix!

Thank you SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I got the same problem and thanks to you it works now! Thank you again! Very helpful! Good luck on You tube! 🤗

Dude thank you so much I was so made at mine and I was not accepting defeat. Your video worked perfectly thank you. I used a 3 in one lube and it worked just as great! Thanks much you saved me so much $

Thank you for the helpful step by step instructions. Worked like a charm!!

This is a great video! Answered SO many questions!

Thanks dude for making this. Was driving me crazy. You're awesome!

Thanks for posting this! I didn’t have the exact same issue but your explanation of the inner workings helped me fix mine. I also have a love hate relationship with this thing :)

Thank you for this instruction! I have to say that the valve even may not be moving hard (mine was easy going). I used silicon spray and now it works perfectly again.

wow great video! quick and to the point - didn't lose me with babbling or talking to people in the back ground etc like so many other videos!! thanks for the quick cleaning instructions - now that i have removed the wheels lol I can put them back on and clean what is the real issue!

Just watched your video. Definitely trying this out- this evening! Thank you!

Nervous Breakdown! Thank you I am going to do this tonight!

Great video! I discovered after tearing apart my vacuum a couple of time and lubing all of the internal parts, that my problem was that my filter needed back flushing. After back flushing, the little Intex vacuum is trucking around the pool so fast, I’m a little worried it’s gonna break through the vinyl wall like Mr. Kool-Aid!

Thanks for the vid! 10 min fix. Works great now and after opening understand operation better.

Thank you for this video. I recently had a problem with mine. My valve was fine but the gears were stuck. So it led me to the problem.

Thank you for this video. Very informative and extremely helpful.

Thats great. I love my vacuum and i knew one side was staying open or closed. It kept turning to right and up against wall. Im gonna tear into it now! Thanks so much!

Thanks for sharing this. Great instructions and overview! I'll give this a try tomorrow!

Great video. This fixed my problem. The black jets on mine were clogged. Thanks bud 👍🏻👍🏻

I will test it tomorrow. My cleaner doesnt want to move too,Thanks for your Tutorial :)

Thanks for saving days (weeks?) of swimming this summer!

Thanks! My impeller was seized up & wouldn't turn the gears that in-turn flip the direction valve. Your vid was very helpful w/ troubleshooting.

Great video... just got vacuum from Amazon warehouse, the vacuum was returned to Amazon probably because" inoperative "( I assumed) , 50 $ great deal, but !! once installed .... not working and stuck only one side direction. Thx for your video, toked me 10 minutes and the vacuum pump works great now, found a lot of sand inside... Do not use whit sand filter!! Ore if so , use the additional screen for the water inlet .

Thank you. Just what I needed!

Thank your u so much. I knew it had to be something fairly simple!

Mine was not moving. Put a little lube and it’s working great again. Thanks for the video 👍🏼

Thank you for sharing I fixed my robot Watching your video

Great review, and tutorial.

Love hat you made this vid. Helped me too. ty :)

Thanks. Some debris inside that valve are probably also the reason why my newer Intex ZX50 pool cleaner is not moving anymore. I'll open and check it and I'll lube moving parts.

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

Great video!

I had a lizard in my pump. Lizard removed and works fine. One lizard was harmed in the fixing of the vacuum.

It worked, thanks to your video.👍🙏👌👍💯

Thank you so much for this video!

Thanks so much! This helped a lot!

I hope you get this message/comment since it was 6 years ago you created this video. Your video is so helpful, your directions so clear, detailed. The camera angle is spot on. I was sad to see you didn't make any more videos since you are so good at it. Anyways, thanks again for helping us out. I would love to know how many summers this machine lasted you, or if it lasted a full year?

Wow I think you solved my headache , mine is brand new tried using it last year I was convinced that the screen was getting clogged in the two minutes it was down there, the results,buy something else.I can’t sell it doesn’t work. thank U thank U thank U how could they make something that is so defective but a simple fix.

Great video my friend. Thanks

Genius! Lifesaver! Thank You!

thank you so much . great video . its working now . thanks

And at last ( the song ) i found the solution..thank you very much

I'm so happy to see this video, I was getting frustrated already thinking it was broke. I will try to fix mines right now, let you know in a few minutes if that's the problem...

Great vid I was literally about to buy a new vacuum I’ll try this in the morning

Awesome tutorial

Thank you! Problem solved 👍

Thanks, worked perfect.

Thanks. Very helpful

Bro!!! Thank you!!!

I’m here at 6 years later and hoping this saves me from having to buy that Aiper robot from TikTok shop! Lol

Great. It works. Thank you :)

Nice, I just got one off ebay for cheap, so I'm gonna go clean it out.

Thank you so much !!!!! 😃👍

Brilliant

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!

we also upgraded from the pump that came with the pool (1600gpm) to a 2800gpm. it seem to propel it nicely, however, the back wheels werent locked up and it would creep up the wall and stop there.

Thank You!!

I was hoping this was gonna solve my problems. Brand new vaccum, checked everything you did. After 15 minutes in the pool I still can't feel suction in the vacuum but the hose has plenty at the connection. Great video though thanks

Thank you sir!

Aha, that might be why mine wont move either, plus the hoses leak terribly..I will try this thanks!

Great video, but I have to admit I love the unit works great and for the price is a steal. My issue was the pump broke and push sand into the pool via the vacuum so it did get stuck because of sand. Thanks for the video.

Thank You........

Great Trouble shooting!

Fix it Thanks 🙏

Thanks for video ! What capacity pump do you have?

Ty sir👍

What setting do you put your sand filter on, when vaccuming? Recycle, Filter, etc...

I did everything the video said and mine was still getting stuck. My sand filter is 1200gph. So I turned on my old filter pump and ran it at the same time as the sand pump. It was working great after I added more pump power.

cool thanx

Its work on hayward pump or just sand filter?

Well hello thank you for the video it was very very informative. I tried everything you did, but when it hit the wall sometime it still get stuck; we clean out everything/ now my hoses that came with it leak some : where they are connected could this a problem , when I felt the end water at the end of the vac it coming out strong; I got it last year and it work great

OK so no debris & no missing lubricant on my ZX50 : broken ball bearings. This tiny 3mm x 7mm x 3 mm thing controls the movement direction : forward or reverse (with only 1 wheel turning in reverse mode so the pool cleaner actually rotates). But when it's broken, forward direction won't engage. I'll get 10 new ball bearings in 2 days for 4.2 €. They're probably no more waterproof than the original part. No issue, they're easy and cheap to replace. NB : it's better not to immerge that pool-cleaner too long...

Absolute perfect turorial on taking apart and puttin back together I also removed my side rails but I didn’t get mine to work the pool I am trying to fix this for is full of destructive kids so I am sure there’s another underlying issue DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY TIPS ??