Staypoollizer FAQ

Recommendations for worry-free operation.

*Aluminum Hose Fittings & Galvanic Corrosion – Important Warning

 

If your garden hose has aluminum end fittings or couplers (typically silver in color), please read this carefully.

Garden hoses with aluminum fittings can cause a serious issue called galvanic corrosion when connected to brass components. Aluminum and brass are highly dissimilar metals, and when they come into contact with water, they react quickly. This reaction causes the metals to corrode and fuse, essentially "chemically welding" the hose fitting to your faucet or equipment.

Your faucet threads and Staypoollizer connections are both brass. Connecting an aluminum-fitted hose to them puts you at high risk of permanent damage.

Once galvanic corrosion occurs:

  • The hose end becomes nearly impossible to remove without damaging the threads.
  • You will likely need to replace the connected assembly.

Recommendation: Use only hoses with Brass or Stainless Steel end fittings for best compatibility and longevity. If you already have a hose with aluminum (silver) fittings, we strongly advise against using it with brass connections. Use at your own risk and monitor closely if you do.

Use a good-quality water hose. (Apex 8509-50) The brand has a good track record and is available in many lengths and colors. This brand is available at most local hardware stores and online. 


Simply reduce the water flow to a gentle, steady stream from the faucet.

In the unlikely event of a hose failure, this controlled flow minimizes water loss and prevents potential flooding.

A reduced flow rate is typically more than enough to maintain the water level in an average pool.

With the Staypoollizer, your pool’s water level is now automatically monitored and controlled 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.



 

 Water Hose Connection to the Staypoollizer

 

Every Staypoollizer goes through a high-pressure check to ensure proper operation of the float assembly and leak detection of the brass swivel. Each unit must pass these demanding tests before we put our seal of approval on them.

If you are having an issue where the brass swivel leaks, here are a few tips to look for.

Damaged threads on the end of the water hose.

To ensure a leak-free connection with your Staypoollizer, it’s critical for the male water hose fitting’s face or leading edge to make direct contact with the water hose gasket inside the Staypoollizer fitting. Here’s why this matters:

1. **Essential Contact Point**: The seal relies on the male fitting's face meeting the gasket firmly. This contact prevents water from escaping at the connection.

2. **Impact of Thread Damage**: Any imperfections in the male hose threads, such as nicks or flattened areas, can prevent the fitting from fully reaching the gasket. When threads are damaged, they may seem tight, but they stop short of full contact, resulting in leaks.

3. **False Tightening**: Damaged threads can create a misleading sense of tightness. Although the fitting may feel secure, the incomplete connection with the gasket leaves gaps for water to leak through.

To avoid leaks, inspect hose threads regularly and replace damaged hoses or hose ends as needed. Properly maintained threads allow the male fitting to reach the gasket fully, ensuring a tight, dependable seal with your Staypoollizer.


 

My Staypoollizer is running all the time. Is there something wrong?

 

The Staypoollizer will run continuously under certain circumstances and keep your pool water level within 1/4" of its set point year-round.

Suppose your pool water is staying at the same level and the Staypoollizer is continuously running. In that case, the unit is simply replacing water as it's lost due to evaporation or leaks, and the Staypoollizer is operating correctly.

Common reasons the Staypoollizer might begin to overfill.

  • Trash has entered the water inlet, not allowing the neoprene disk to seal. (remove the water hose and inspect the inlet for debris.)
  • If the unit is only a few days old and worked correctly, then begin overfilling. (Check  the float for waterlogged condition - water is inside the float.)
  • If the unit is older (rotate the neoprene disk with the tip of your finger; this will give the water inlet a new surface to seal to.) Performing this simple step once a year will keep the Staypoollizer running like new for many years.
 


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 Staypoollizer Rebuild Procedure / Rebuild Kit Install (Click Image For PDF Version)


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How Do I Adjust The Staypoollizer to different depths?

 

Depth adjustments are achieved by applying pressure up or down on the black float assembly while using a twisting action back and forth. This will release the cross-section on the lower adjustment pipe, allowing the assembly to be moved to the desired adjustment.

Take a look at this short video demonstration.