Our kreepy has a beige paint like film all over it and it's not kreeping anymore. Nothing is stuck inside of it. Any ideas as to why it has this film/stopped working? I have it soaking in vinegar and hot water to scrub it off. Thanks, Trish

Scott, Not too hard, but give it a sharp rap on a counter top, this will some time free up stuck mechanisms in cameras.
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If it is an actual Kreepy Krawler that Pulsates and you have good suction then you should look k side and see if something is stuck inside the diaphragm or if the diaphragm is torn then it has to be replaced.

Clean with lacQuer thinner and paint with appliance epoxy paint

sounds like vacuum hose is leaking

Go to an autoparts store and ask about EASYOUTS. They are reverse tapered tools that fit in the opening and grab the piece and screw it out.

If the cleaner is getting stuck on objects (steps, ladder, corners, benches, etc), you need to remove the dive float restrictor and install a wall climb adjuster. It is part number K12065. Anyone that sells Pentair products should have one. This will keep your pool cleaner from becoming stuck. It might also help with the seal problem, but that is most likely something caught in the flapper. Check to be sure that the pool cleaners getting proper flow and that the flapper is clear of debris.

Like all AE-1's and related models, your camera is gumming up inside as the internal lubricant films are at least 25 years old and are largely dried-out.

The fix is to get the camera to a repair specialist for a CLA service (Clean, Lubricate, Adjust). As a one-off extra cost also get the foam light seals and foam mirror buffer replaced as they'll either be absent by now or will still be turning to a sticky goo. Modern foam is is different material and is will not decay like the old stuff.

A CLA and foam replacement definitely costs more than the residual value of the camera, but they're solidly built and have plenty of cheap high quality lenses so can still achieve results which compare well to even the best modern pro dSLR's. Get the work done and your camera will probably last until 35mm film ceases to be available. Your camera will also withstand conditions which you'd never dare risk a dSLR in.

You can look inside the cleaner to see if there is debris in there. If debris got past the pump basket you might have a clogged impeller limiting the suction. 1 other thing to check is the foot pad on the bottom of the cleaner. If it is worn it could be sucking itself to the bottom of the pool.