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    What to do when Polaris 280 replaced by robot

    The Booster Pump is a polaris PB4-60 3/4HP 115/230V. The booster pump is only used for the polaris. So if i understand correctly i never have a reason to run it again. It sounds like i'm ok to cap the port under the waterline where i used to connect the polaris just to give me comfort of no...
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    What to do when Polaris 280 replaced by robot

    Hi- I just bought a robot to replace my Polaris 280. I have an Inground pool. I’m wondering if I can put the winter cap in the Polaris connector(the one under the water line) since I’m not using it any more? I’m concerned I might harm the system that is running (pump filter etc) if I do that...
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    First Post - High CYA and Free Chlorine

    Hi Situation -We've had rain for about 3 weeks (Southern Indiana) so little sun, viturally no pool use and tons of rain water into pool -Pump Runs 24/7 -Sand Filter -40K Gallon Pool -City Water -Backwash and rinse weekly -We use chlorine pucks from Dohenys or Kem-Tek pucks from Amazon -Use...
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    Polaris 280 vs. 380

    Which Polaris should I buy - 280 or 380? - I've seen mixed reviews. Is the 280 with the wheels (versus the tank trax model ) ok for vinyl pools? I assume the 380 with wheels is ok for vinyl since it doesn't offer a tank trax model. I have a vinyl pool that came with the house we bought 2 years...