New to pool maintenance...our Polaris didn't have one of these fitted that I know of, what exactly does it do and is it worth purchasing?
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All of the Polaris Pool Cleaners that I have seen have a Tail Scrubber. As the Polaris goes through the pool the tail of the Polaris moves back and forth over the plaster in the pool. It churns up dirt and algae from the Plaster so it makes it easier for your Polaris to pickup this junk as it passes over the bottom of your pool.
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It is definitely worth purchasing. Without one, the tail of the Polaris will wear down as it scrapes on the pool, and you will have to replace the tail if you do not protect it. Beyond that, the scrubber brushes the pool as the Polaris runs.
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This part sweeps the bottom of the pool.Without this piece on your Polaris it doesn't pick up all the dirt off the bottom.
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I think it depends on what type of pool you have. We have a gunnite pool and it is subject to "scarring" so the little foam end piece helps to prevent that. I don't know if it would be needed for a liner pool. Note that they send several in the pack. I agree with the other answers as well.
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This tail hose cleaner scrubber fits over the very end of the tail of the Polaris sweeper. It scrubs the surface of the pool as the tail swings back and forth and also prevents the tail itself from wearing down due to friction as it would otherwise be in constant contact with the plastered surface.
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I have had both and the Kreepy Krauly works much better then the Polaris 280. The Polaris is forever getting hung-up and spraying water out of the pool. Or it ties itself into knots going in circles. I have had zero problems with the Kreepy Krauly Legend.
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1. Be sure the length of your hose from the connection outlet reaches to the furthest part of the pool. 2. Make sure the back up valve is not longer than 24 in from the Polaris. 3.Adjust the outlet nozzle at the bottom end of the polaris.
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I would NOT recommend the 3900 sport. I've had nothing but trouble with mine. It has a problem with the drive chain that causes it to circle the drain. I have taken it for repair multiple times and always end with the same result. I think it's a very poor design. truly wish I had not bought it. I would recommend the Polaris 280 because it's a tried and true cleaner. Stay away from the 3900 sport.
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Hi Lynn,If your current pool system does not require a booster pump, then you should be able to use the same connection for your Polaris 360.If you are unsure if your pool system uses a booster pump, then I encourage you to contact our product support team at (800) 822-7933 or productsupport@zodiac.com. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.Best,JulieZodiac
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You sure do. I made the conversion to this unit with my ~18,000 gallon pool last year and it reduced weekly maintenance down to nothing more than emptying the skimmer and checking the water level. Follow the directions and you'll be very happy - customer support is great too if you have questions.
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If you are talking about the Polaris 360 versus the 280 there is a huge difference in how your pool is plumbed. You should really talk to your local dealer. The 280 is designed for a booster pump and the 360 is not.
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Hi Liz,Yes, this booster pump works with Polaris 280, 380, TR35P and 3900 Sport models. Thanks for reaching out! Have a great week.Best,JuliePolaris
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Hi Gary,Yes, the Polaris 360 includes 31-feet of feed hose and a single chamber filter. With a 100-foot-long pool, you will need to purchase an extra long hose or add length. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you. Can you please contact our product support team at (800) 822-7933 or productsupport@zodiac.com.Thank you!JulieZodiac
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We ordered it from advice from our pool man and he told us that the Barracuda s are the same so we took a chance and bought it.. was a little tricky putting on so pay attention on how you remove the old one.. it works great and you cannot beat the price. I hope this helps you
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Do you mean if the inlet pressure is sufficient then the booster pump would cutoff? I do not think so because the pump would need a bypass if this was the case and I have not seen such. Without a bypass the pump would limit water flow so you would not have the pressure at the necessary flow rate with the pump not running. the purpose of the booster pump is to make sure their is sufficent pressure with sufficient fo to run the polaris so it cleans effectively. If your system has enough pressure without it it you dont need one, btu if you need one you need it all the time, if you want your pool clean that is. Do you mean if the inlet pressure is sufficient then the booster pump would cutoff? I do not think so because the pump would need a bypass if this was the case and I have not seen such. Without a bypass the pump would limit water flow so you would not have the pressure at the necessary flow rate with the pump not running. the purpose of the booster pump is to make sure their is sufficent pressure with sufficient fo to run the polaris so it cleans effectively. If your system has enough pressure without it it you dont need one, btu if you need one you need it all the time, if you want your... » Read More Do you mean if the inlet pressure is sufficient then the booster pump would cutoff? I do not think so because the pump would need a bypass if this was the case and I have not seen such. Without a bypass the pump would limit water flow so you would not have the pressure at the necessary flow rate with the pump not running. the purpose of the booster pump is to make sure their is sufficent pressure with sufficient fo to run the polaris so it cleans effectively. If your system has enough pressure without it it you dont need one, btu if you need one you need it all the time, if you want your pool clean that is. « Show Less
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It worked for me. The connection point on my pool is 20+ years old and my new Polaris hose connected.
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Excuse my ignorance here, I always had to rely on my pool maintenance guy to take care of my pool. I have an odd-shaped pool with a beach type entrance and the pentair cleaner is always stuck in a corner. I am thinking of replacing with this highly rated Polaris 280. My question is regarding the booster pump, is it required. Right now, my cleaner is connected to the filter pump. I have booster pumps for the jacuzzi and water falls. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
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The Polaris backup valve is installed inline about 5ft about the cleaning unit. Just fit it in line with to your pool sweep hose,
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Yes. I strongly recommend this pump over the std Polaris pump. It is much quieter.
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I have no idea. I can say that the Polaris pump in specifically designed to operate the automatic pool sweepers that are "pressure" cleaners. They are designed to work in conjunction with the normal pool pump also running. Mine is switch configured to only come on if the main pump is also on. I don't know if this helps or not, but mine works great for intended purpose.
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It has a pretty wide variety of attachments and different heads available, so you'd probably have no trouble retrofitting the pool attachment to one of the heads and keeping the interchangeability intact. That's a pretty clever use for it, as the poles don't have any rusting parts (I think, never really immersed mine in a pool so I can't be sure) and dry out quickly (this part I'm sure on).