Vacuum Pool Cleaner

I want to buy an automatic pool cleaner and researched many. I came to a conclusion to either get a Polaris or Hayward. I saw many Haywards for sale on eBay and they complained that it gets stuck because of the shape of their pool. So now I am looking to get a Polaris 280. Can anyone explain the difference between Polaris 280, 360, 380, and basically all the numbers? I just need a pool vacuum that will do the job without me having to interfere with it.

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My pool is 4 years old- in ground- salt. we swam last summer and water started looking a tad cloudy,  basically never checked the water balance. well about 4 months ago, after a filter cleaning i noticed that the water pressure was still high (at the filter) and my vacuum wasn’t moving at all. checked it (hayward) and made sure there was no debris and noticed that the suction was low. about that time, the motor burned out. so we got a new motor, new salt cell and just today i put in 4 brand new cartridge filters. the pool was already clear of debris before i put in the new filters. but immediately after starting it up, my circulation was still low and my pressure at the filter is still very high- well above what it used to be. we’ve got water features that work fine when on and i double checked the salt cell to ensure that it was clear of any debris. both skimmers are clean.

this problem persists when the water features are OFF.

now there’s a valve that controls the balance between skimmer suction and vacuum suction and i typically have it set to what the pool manufacturer recommended- (60% vac, 40% skim- or vice versa- either way, my problem persists) when i have it at this setting, the vacuum doesn’t move. i literally have to have it at 100% vacuum and then it seems to have full suction. i tick it down like 1 or two clicks and it almost stops moving. when i have it at 100% skimmer, the skimmer is going nuts. at either extreme, the psi at the filter is around 30. after every filter cleaning the pressure used to drop from 30ish back down to 10ish and whenever it got high, that’s when i decided it was time to clean (2-3 months, and we live in arizona where we’d get the occasional wind storm that would gum up the system)

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I have recently bought a house, and it already had a above ground pool in place. This is the first time I have ever had a pool. The pump and filter is setup, but I seem to have issues with maintaining water pressure to vacuum and filter the pool. The pool has a cartridge filter.

I have cleaned the filter with a hose, and put it back in. Once I start the pump it runs fine for about 1 hour, then the pressure seems to drop and unable to vacuum the pool and there is barely any pressure coming out of the jet.

I am wondering if anybody has any tips they would be able to give, so I can keep the pump running all the time. I was told by the previous owner that filter was bought last October, so it very new.

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Are you interested in a salt system? How about one that cleans your pool and chlorinates your pool without any installation?

Millions of householders reluctantly get their pools ready for the summer season. The outlook of cleaning a pool does not leave me all excited but it is something that has to be done in order to benefit from the cool, clean results that millions of people enjoy each year. The first day you must confront the outlook of cleaning your swimming pool for the season, it is often a moment of fear and loathing.

I used to be one of those people who would take the pole out of the shed and all the cleaning equipment in preparation for a couple of hours of backyard swimming pool mayhem. I found that an automatic pool cleaner takes all the hard work out of the process of getting your pool ready. Now with the help of modern technology, your robot can do the job for you instead.

One reason do we have to squander hours cleaning the pool when the automated cleaner can do it better? These contractions have been around for a number of years various There are a wide variety of automated swimming pool cleaners on the market today that can do the job for pools both big and small.

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Cleaning your pool should not take up a whole day. When the sun is up on a clear day, you would rather be swimming in the pool than cleaning it. Getting a good pool vacuum cleaner will reduce your time for cleaning. You will have more time to spend for taking a dip in the clear waters. What do you look for in a good pool vacuum cleaner?

Make a splash this summer by enhancing your in-ground swimming pool with a super-fun pool slide. In-ground swimming pool slides provide an easy way to bring the thrills and excitement of a water park right to your very own backyard so you can make the most of your pool all season long. With rushing water and twists and turns, swimming pool slides offer great fun for the entire family. With a wide variety of styles and designs to choose from, you can easily find a pool slide that will provide the exact type of sliding excitement that you’re looking for. Simply by adding a slide to your in-ground swimming pool, you can make your pool the most popular one in the neighborhood and can enjoy endless hours of sliding fun with friends and family.

When you’re looking for the perfect slide for your in-ground swimming pool, you will have many different options to weigh and consider. Consult your swimming pool builder.There are numerous different models of in-ground swimming pool slides that have been designed and constructed by many different top pool builders. One of the main variables between these different models is the slide height. Pool slides for in-ground swimming pools are available in many different heights, with the majority of slides standing somewhere between three feet high and eight feet high. The height that you choose will typically depend upon the age of your swimmers and the speed of sliding that you want your swimmers to enjoy. Once you know the approximate height you want, you will have narrowed down your options, making your ultimate choice easier.

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If truth be told, more and more fathers and mothers are sending their young ones to swimming courses annually. If you have never learned to swim, why don’t you spend some time and learn swimming today on the grounds that it is a worthwhile and completely healthy hobby? If you wish to get your sons or daughters involved in swimming, make it a point you acquire them the proper kids swimsuits to protect them from sunburn.

Due to the fact swimming is a low-impact physical exercise, it is also the perfect physical exercise for all those with weight difficulties on the grounds that it spares your joints from the pounding that’s generally experienced in physical exercises such as running or jogging. Indeed, a whole lot of people swim regularly to control their weight and enhance their body shape. If you have a swimming pool at home, it is essential that you contemplate all aspects of pool safety before allowing your sons or daughters to access the swimming pool. If you find it troublesome to swim alone, you can always join a local swimming club or invite your friends to join you.

The bottom line is, swimming isn’t only pleasurable but also a good way to strengthen your heart, strength and flexibility. The beauty of swimming is that your body will not be placed under any stress or tension while you are having a good time in the water.

• Comes with detachable blower, side and top carry handles, top carry handle
• 2-1/2-inch accessory assortment for wet or dry pick up, easy to reach large on/off switch
• Includes 8-foot by 2-1/2-inch LockOn hose, 22-1/2-inch extension wands, 14-inch floor nozzle, 120-degree elbow
• Also includes crevice tool, 8-inch utility nozzle, ergonomic elbow grip, blower nozzle, concentrator nozzle
• 18-foot power cord provides wide reach, top carry handle, on-board cord storage

This wet/dry vac has a 12-gallon tank size, a super quiet sound level, and a 2.5 inches in diameter hose size. It has a 2-year onboard warranty.

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• Made in USA
• Allows you to use 1.25-Inch accessories with a 2-1/2-Inch hose
• Use in conjunction with the Shop-Vac Micro Cleaning Kit
• Ideal for crevice tools and round brushes
• Makes your accessories more universal

Allows users to use 2 1 2” accessories with 1 1 4” or 1 1 2” hose.
No. 9058500: Use with 1 1 4” hose
No. 906 49 00: Use with 1 1 2” hose

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