This is one of the best and most helpful videos I’ve watched on any household repair. It was clear and succinct and all the terms were understandable. Thank you for this.
Nice video if your problem is in fact the backup valve. My "not moving" case was different. No movement of the Polaris turned out to be a blown Pressure Relief Valve at the wall. End cap had blown off and ALL the water pressure was escaping through that open ended Pressure Relief Valve.
My Polaris 280 is dipping down at approximately a 15 degree angle so that the wheels are not touching the bottom of the pool allowing the 280 to function as it should. Much of the time the 280 does not reach the bottom even to the 15 degree angle. How can I correct what is occurring?
Hello sir, at our pool swims does not have a backup valve or something like the video. The things that have been there is one for cleaner plumbing and another one and I don't know what functions of it. My turble cleaner does not move or working please help me out thank you very much
My Polaris doesn't dive to the bottom, just gets tangled back by where it connects to the wall. I've replaced just about everything on it in the last six months.
@@edwind8440 I've got mine working pretty decent now following the tips in the video. Had to replace some parts - replacing that piece that moves the unit every minute or two was definition one of my issues.
@@TheBibleforKidsNP thats awesome. I finally got mine to work. I needed a new ball bearing on one of the wheels as well as a new wheel. (Single wheel side)
Just got a brand new hose and connectors for my Polaris but it won't run. It seems like there isn't enough water pressure or water volume getting to the unit. I can spin the drive wheel and all the wheels move. Water comes out of every outlet in the unit and hose but kind of a trickle compared to how it usually is.
If you were not getting good pressure to the pool side Polaris connection it would be lethargic as well. That’s my problem, and can’t seem to figure out why. Booster is running pool pump works fine, but very minimal pressure at the poolside connection.
It may be the impeller in the booster pump. Pump runs but not pushing enough water to the pool. That was my issue. There are 2 impellers that look almost alike for the pumps. The newer pump impellers are sold out almost everywhere
A very nice and useful informative video. Thanks for it. Looks like forgot to give the part number for the pressure-meter for the vac. ---------------- Sorry just saw it given above.
Thanks for the video, very useful. I was wondering if the reverse valve was supposed to have some water coming out when it’s cleaning, or going forward. It does clean the pool and it does move forward but it sometimes gets stuck when a float hits the hose in a certain way. It appears to me that although it’s working, it’s just not optimal. I’m suspicious of the reverse valve because It does have a stream of water when it should be completely shut off.
The water coming out of the backup valve should completely shut off when the cleaner is moving forward. When in backup mode, all the water should be on the reverse jet. This is a very common problem and very easily fixed by replacing the backup valve
Excellent video!!!!!!! What type of Gauge is needed for the polaris stick? I found the stick and want to order it and the gauge for it? Need help. - Jean
You mention range between 28-32 PSI needed for proper pressure. Polaris manual references 28-32 RLM (revolutions per minute) for the proper wheel speed as well.
Thank you. My Polaris have started moving only in one corner towards the deep end and keeps circling there back and forth. What should I do? Please help!
I have water coming out at high pressure jthrou8gh the connector where the hose connects to the wall. Is that because something is clogged somewhere in the line?
We have a 20 by40 inground....our Polaris 28p wants to stay in the deep end .I've had no luck adjusting the thrust jet so that it will move all over the pool floor. What do you suggest. The Polaris is brand new .
Make sure that the first length of tubing attached to the cleaner is around 36" max and then the back-up valve followed by 1 float. When the back-up valve is engaged the first float will assist in picking up the cleaner off the bottom so it can pull it farther.
Hi, I am writing to see if you can give me some advice, I would really appreciate since I am going crazy with this thing. I replaced the wall connector with a new one because i accidentaly broke the old one while unscrewing. It worked fine for a few days, but then a lot of water was being sprayed out of the pool through the preassure release valve (the black round thing) next to the wall. I tried to unscrew this valve but it is impossible, it seems glued! So I put the blue restrictor disk and water stopped coming out, but the robot goes very slowly and barely cleans. Now I can not even unescrew anything because I screwed it too hard... But even if I arrived to remove everything, i don't know what to do, it seems impossible to make it work fine and I have no idea what to do, do you have any ideas? Thank you!!
you should purchase the item from the link in the comment pinned: Universal Wall Fitting Connector Assembly Replacement. When you screw the new wall fitting in, do NOT over tighten it. Go 1/2 turn past hand tight
Isn’t there something better? I think this equipment just sucks. Seems like every year it’s something with this thing. My old house had a different style cleaner that sucked rather than blow & never gave me problems.
As far as the cleaner itself goes, I do like it a lot. However, the overall design of the product is faulty. Don’t buy this thing. Again, the vacuum is great, but you have to use their twist lock hose system that hose system comes undone all the time. It pops out of my side port. it pops off of the debris basket. Now let’s talk about the debris basket. It has a “special“ drain system, so that the water drains out of it and it’s less heavy when you pull it out of the pool. That drain is literally an open drain in the bottom of it. Well, it floats on the surface of the pool. As soon as the hose goes in the wrong direction, the basket starts floating upside down and the drain starts pulling air. I can’t tell you how many times I have lost prime because of this pathetic design. You cannot trust the thing if you leave your home because you could end up running your pump dry. Just three days ago. I was standing there, talking to my wife and all of the water features quit. Looked over at the debris basket and guess what? It was upside down sucking air and I lost my prime. As I write this message I am looking at it, and the thing has turned sideways in the last 20 minutes. So the question is how long until it turns upside down and I lose prime again? Again, great vacuum, but overall on a five star rating scale I give it one star because the entire product system sucks.
Link to buy the mentioned products in the video - amzn.to/3Q3mP6K
I fixed my Polaris POS! I took the unit out of the pool and blasted the pos three times with a 12 gauge shotgun. It no longer drives me crazy.
Ha!! 🤭😂
That’ll learn it!
Too right piece of crap
This is one of the best and most helpful videos I’ve watched on any household repair. It was clear and succinct and all the terms were understandable. Thank you for this.
Thank you. Great video. Helped me determine the cause of my Polaris not running and how to fix it.
Nice video if your problem is in fact the backup valve. My "not moving" case was different. No movement of the Polaris turned out to be a blown Pressure Relief Valve at the wall. End cap had blown off and ALL the water pressure was escaping through that open ended Pressure Relief Valve.
I am a newbie to the pool maintenance. Do you mind telling me how the pressure relief valve look like?
My Polaris 280 is dipping down at approximately a 15 degree angle so that the wheels are not touching the bottom of the pool allowing the 280 to function as it should. Much of the time the 280 does not reach the bottom even to the 15 degree angle. How can I correct what is occurring?
This was a great video and easy to follow I always have trouble starting the Polaris and forget that the cold water stiffens the hose
Glad it helped!
Hello sir, at our pool swims does not have a backup valve or something like the video. The things that have been there is one for cleaner plumbing and another one and I don't know what functions of it. My turble cleaner does not move or working please help me out thank you very much
Really informative video! Thank you for making it!
My Polaris doesn't dive to the bottom, just gets tangled back by where it connects to the wall. I've replaced just about everything on it in the last six months.
any updates to this? Mine is doing the same.
@@edwind8440 I've got mine working pretty decent now following the tips in the video. Had to replace some parts - replacing that piece that moves the unit every minute or two was definition one of my issues.
@@TheBibleforKidsNP thats awesome. I finally got mine to work. I needed a new ball bearing on one of the wheels as well as a new wheel. (Single wheel side)
Just got a brand new hose and connectors for my Polaris but it won't run. It seems like there isn't enough water pressure or water volume getting to the unit. I can spin the drive wheel and all the wheels move. Water comes out of every outlet in the unit and hose but kind of a trickle compared to how it usually is.
If you were not getting good pressure to the pool side Polaris connection it would be lethargic as well. That’s my problem, and can’t seem to figure out why. Booster is running pool pump works fine, but very minimal pressure at the poolside connection.
It may be the impeller in the booster pump. Pump runs but not pushing enough water to the pool. That was my issue. There are 2 impellers that look almost alike for the pumps. The newer pump impellers are sold out almost everywhere
@@atkinshockey That makes sense, thank you.
I just purchased a new sweep. The sweep worked for a month and is now dead. The back up is not blowing. The wheels are free. Thoughts
Thank you so much for the great video! You are awesome!
A very nice and useful informative video. Thanks for it.
Looks like forgot to give the part number for the pressure-meter for the vac.
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Sorry just saw it given above.
Thanks for the video, very useful. I was wondering if the reverse valve was supposed to have some water coming out when it’s cleaning, or going forward. It does clean the pool and it does move forward but it sometimes gets stuck when a float hits the hose in a certain way. It appears to me that although it’s working, it’s just not optimal. I’m suspicious of the reverse valve because It does have a stream of water when it should be completely shut off.
The water coming out of the backup valve should completely shut off when the cleaner is moving forward. When in backup mode, all the water should be on the reverse jet. This is a very common problem and very easily fixed by replacing the backup valve
That pool doesn’t have a corner. So does it really need one?
Super info..GREAT JOB
Thank you for video. Mine was doing this as well. I replaced.. with a brand new one, and it is still doing the exact same thing. :-(
Excellent video!!!!!!! What type of Gauge is needed for the polaris stick? I found the stick and want to order it and the gauge for it? Need help. - Jean
You mention range between 28-32 PSI needed for proper pressure. Polaris manual references 28-32 RLM (revolutions per minute) for the proper wheel speed as well.
I changed my back up valve and the new one is still pouring water out of it. Is it a bad valve from the factory or something else?
Hello, My Polaris 280 does not have great suction. Could you please advise. Thank you!
Thank you. My Polaris have started moving only in one corner towards the deep end and keeps circling there back and forth. What should I do? Please help!
Is there a fix for the current backup valve continuously shooting water or is replacing it the only option?
Where do you recommend on buying the g52 replacement part? Amazon or OEM from Leslie?
Thanks for your video.
Thanks! 28 - 32 psi is understandable, but what flow rate is needed?
My polaris 280 front wheel needs adjustment to engage gear. Need advice please. It works intermittently but periodically loses contact with wheel
Hi, could you help to test a backup valve for 280?
What is the stick part number if not enough pressure. It’s either that or the impeller
What is the # to order the air pressure tool for the Polaris
What is the part number for the pressure gauge?
Great job on this video!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Where do I order the pressure gage to test Polaris 380?
All of the prodcuts mentioned in this video are linked in our pinned comment on this video for purchase.
Thank you
Thanks
I have water coming out at high pressure jthrou8gh the connector where the hose connects to the wall. Is that because something is clogged somewhere in the line?
There could be a blue or red restrictor feel in the fitting to tell.
How do I get my tail to sweep???
It is most likely you need to replace the backup valve. It is stuck in backup mode.
We have a 20 by40 inground....our Polaris 28p wants to stay in the deep end .I've had no luck adjusting the thrust jet so that it will move all over the pool floor. What do you suggest. The Polaris is brand new .
Make sure that the first length of tubing attached to the cleaner is around 36" max and then the back-up valve followed by 1 float. When the back-up valve is engaged the first float will assist in picking up the cleaner off the bottom so it can pull it farther.
Hi, I am writing to see if you can give me some advice, I would really appreciate since I am going crazy with this thing. I replaced the wall connector with a new one because i accidentaly broke the old one while unscrewing. It worked fine for a few days, but then a lot of water was being sprayed out of the pool through the preassure release valve (the black round thing) next to the wall. I tried to unscrew this valve but it is impossible, it seems glued! So I put the blue restrictor disk and water stopped coming out, but the robot goes very slowly and barely cleans. Now I can not even unescrew anything because I screwed it too hard... But even if I arrived to remove everything, i don't know what to do, it seems impossible to make it work fine and I have no idea what to do, do you have any ideas? Thank you!!
you should purchase the item from the link in the comment pinned: Universal Wall Fitting Connector Assembly Replacement. When you screw the new wall fitting in, do NOT over tighten it. Go 1/2 turn past hand tight
God these things suck. I’m lucky if I get a month or out it before I have to fix or replace something.
Isn’t there something better? I think this equipment just sucks. Seems like every year it’s something with this thing. My old house had a different style cleaner that sucked rather than blow & never gave me problems.
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As far as the cleaner itself goes, I do like it a lot. However, the overall design of the product is faulty. Don’t buy this thing. Again, the vacuum is great, but you have to use their twist lock hose system that hose system comes undone all the time. It pops out of my side port. it pops off of the debris basket. Now let’s talk about the debris basket. It has a “special“ drain system, so that the water drains out of it and it’s less heavy when you pull it out of the pool. That drain is literally an open drain in the bottom of it. Well, it floats on the surface of the pool. As soon as the hose goes in the wrong direction, the basket starts floating upside down and the drain starts pulling air. I can’t tell you how many times I have lost prime because of this pathetic design. You cannot trust the thing if you leave your home because you could end up running your pump dry. Just three days ago. I was standing there, talking to my wife and all of the water features quit. Looked over at the debris basket and guess what? It was upside down sucking air and I lost my prime. As I write this message I am looking at it, and the thing has turned sideways in the last 20 minutes. So the question is how long until it turns upside down and I lose prime again? Again, great vacuum, but overall on a five star rating scale I give it one star because the entire product system sucks.