Zodiac G2 Questions & Answers

Gino, the same curled edge occurs on mine.

Hi Gino
You may need to replace the skirt. It wears as it rubs along the pool surface thinning out causing it to curl.

This item was not purchased on the Gold Coast indeed the records of my complaints would show. It was purchased at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. This demonstrates the efficiency of Priduct Review and Zodiac you entire system needs an overhaul and made efficient. zodiac by their failure to contact me when I had problems also demonstrate an urgent need for their attention.

I would suggest try another brand. The money now spent on replasing the diaphragm's could have purchased another cleaner. And now 2 the hoses need replacing. They are clever, they put notches on the hose so now they don't spin as much and wear and need replacing. Parts are a small fortune. I have a relatively new unit but are checking reviews, zodiac are just too expensive to keep up maintenance and I am busy keeping every single receipt for warranty. They work well but the consumable costs are killing me!

Thanks guys but I am immensely happy with my G2 Zodiac it is lasted 8 years with about $100 worth of parts spent on it it has gone brittle over the 8 years and it's time to buy new one I have grown up with pools with my parents for 20 years and this G2 Barracuda would outlive anything my parents had bought it is an awesome cleaner my question is 2 Zodiac where I can purchase and you G2 pool cleaner thanks for your time

I have no idea of the difference. I would suggest that you look closely at the assistance as given by Zodiac and their call centre if you have problem. I had all sorts of problems and the assistance that I got from the local pool, shop was way ahead of the assistance from Zodiac.

Hi Pamela when I needed a new cleaner I looked at both and decided on the G2. Why, as to me it was a proven product. The T 3 is newer cheaper and has less moving parts. However, on balance I stayed with the G2 as it has served me well.

Thanks Peter, I have since spoken to someone from Zodiac and they told me that the G2 is bigger than the T3. I have decided to stay with the G2 model.

Hi Lynn - I have always had a G2 as I found them to be a good product. When I recently replaced my G2 I asked about the G3 and was advised it was cheaper and still did the same task. Also there are fewer internal parts in the G3. I still chose the G2 as its history was for a reliable product.

You may have something caught in the diaphragm. If that is the case take the zodiac apart or it could be that the diaphragm has a split in it near where it goes on the plastic pipe. If that is the case you will need a new one. If your unit is relatively new the pump pressure maybe to strong for your Zodiac setting. You should have checked this before you inserted the Zodiac. There is a spring tube that allows for the checking of pressure. Also, you may need a flat plate instead of the normal pool plate. This plate allows to to slow or speed up the G2. Finally do you know that you can adjust the valve that the hose is connected too. There are three settings. I did find the customer service team at Zodiac very helpful.

I hope I have assisted you

You may have something caught in the diaphragm. If that is the case take the zodiac apart or it could be that the diaphragm has a split in it near where it goes on the plastic pipe. If that is the case you will need a new one. If your unit is relatively new the pump pressure maybe to strong for your Zodiac setting. You should have checked this before you inserted the Zodiac. I did find the customer service team at Zodiac very helpful.

I hope I have assisted you.

Hi sorry about the delay in responding. Did you do a pressure test in the skimmer box. It is important that you have the correct setting on the valve that goes into the skimmer box. A test device should have come with the G2. In my case my pump was too powerful so I needed to purchase a flat skimmer plate. If you have completed the pressure test then all should be OK. However, you may have a problem with your pump.

Another consideration is checking to see if you have an obstruction in the diaphragm.

If all this fails contact Zodiac on 1300763021 or visit their website. I found them extremely helpful.

Sorry, I can't comment on a G3 diaphragm unless it's the same as a G2. I had a G2 for 13 years and replaced the diaphragm twice. That makes it a bit over 4 years a piece on average. A real lifetime expectancy should be based on hours of operation but as I don't have the cleaner running in the pool constantly, that's anyone's guess.
My new T5 duo is 5 months old and - so far, so good! Ours is a lap pool and the T5 ignores areas of floor at either end because it prefers to go charging around the wall. I am experimenting with introducing a slight bend in the hose just ahead of the cleaner so that it doesn't "follow the hose". That makes it change direction a lot more often & seems to work! Manufacturer take note.