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10 March 2011
Polaris 280 Pool Cleaner Feedback
2 of 2 found this helpful This is my 3rd Polaris 280 pool cleaner. I have been extremely satisfied with their performance until this last one. I set it up just like the last two, but it does not work properly. The biggest problem is the unit runs on it's side in the shallow end (3 to 3 1/2 ft)and will not pick up leaves. Never seen this before. It also runs over the entire pool (if it is upright as it should be)with the front end of the sweep 2 to 4 inches above the bottom (like it's going to take off on a flight)and therefore does not pick up leaves on the bottom. I've tried to adjust the thrust jet, and put the red reducer in the pool connection, with a little success, but still not as expected. The pool sweep hose came wrapped around the packaging and had four distinct distortions where it was wrapped around the cardboard packaging. They do not seem to come out and it's been several weeks in use. It seems the hose is of a heavier grade and less flexible. It seems the pool sweep is being pulled back/held up by the hose weight/friction on the water, thus the reason it moves with it's front end up above the pool bottom 2 to 4 inches. I've adjusted the thrust jet down thinking this might help get the front end down, but to little avail. The last thing is the backup valve does not seem to pull the unit away from areas where it gets stuck. It seems to be working but just can't seem to pull the unit back. Again, it seems the hose behind the backup valve is inflexible and does not allow the backup unit to move the sweep. Like I said, this is my 3rd unit in many, many years and this 3rd unit is not working near as good as the first two. I'm at my wits ends as I don't seem to be able to correct these issues. The unit is not working as it should. I would be interested in any solutions anyone may have. I haven't given up, but am about to. I'm now looking at rebuilding my last unit and returning this unit.