Recent content by cargod723

Here is the follow up to the problem of my Polaris 280 not moving. The replacement of the feed pipe has corrected the problem. It is functioning as it should now with no other issues. I appreciate the assistance of those who took the time to chime in, send me information, and coach me along the...

You are getting a bit ahead of yourself in your first paragraph. When connected to the feed line, the wheels do not move on their own at all. They move freely by hand, of course with resistance. The do not "spin" like a Hot Wheels car from our youth. And yes, of course you can hear the turbine...

Hi, yes, the booster pump was on and the wheels turn freely. The drive shaft is essentially new. It was replaced in July. The turbine cover and hose are completely free of debris. In fact, no debris was found in any of the passages. I did reduce the flow to the tail sweep early on before I did...

That's funny! A METAL drive chain!!! A real rocket scientist...chlorine or salt... it doesn't have a prayer! Thanks for the UWF explanation. At least I was on track. I was thinking of the pressure release valve in the wall and hose as one assembly...and really the backup valve too. I have put...

When connected to the feed hose (I'm guessing that's what you mean by UWF) in the pool, the Polaris wheels do not move. A point that I have stressed multiple times. I have not connected the pool line to the turbine line as the result would be the same as when the garden hose was connected...the...

Allen, the Polaris was correctly assembled and no water was moving the turbine when connected in the pool. I established today that when water pressure is applied to the turbine, the wheels spin. Diagnostic theory says you test the source and terminus for the fault condition. You then check at a...

Allen, I have tested the turbine cover with a water hose and have good flow. Further, when assembled with water flowing into the turbine cover hose, the wheels turn properly. Do I now assume that the feed tube is the cause of the problem since everything past it is functioning properly with...

I have had an opportunity to tear down the Polaris and inspect it. The turbine cover was installed correctly. It is virtually idiot proof on the 280. It sits down into a perfectly sized compartment and the cover has flaps that must mate flush to the body plate for the bolts to line up for...

All of your questions should now be answered in my signature. Thanks for your reply.

Allen, I will certainly recheck my work. However, the turbine cover only fits correctly in one way. The screw holes won't line up if it is out of position and it won't sit flush. I will also check the hose going to the turbine. It is clamped in place with quality nylon zip ties that hold up to a...

Hi, I have a Polaris 280 that stopped moving, as in, no movement of the drive wheels. It was due to have the wheel bearings and turbine bearings replaced. I have hat it completely apart. There are no blockages in any lines, tubes, or passages. I replaced the water management system while I had...

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