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If you have a Leslie’s nearby, they’ll repair it for free as long as you buy the parts from them. I had a similar issue with my hose several years ago and spent around $10 and had a “new” hose.

Interesting. Is that normal? My side pressure cleaner booster pump doesn’t run during freeze protection - only the main pool pump. I rarely run my cleaner during the winter because I cover the pool.

I took a look at your video and it appears as if you had the same problem I did - the cleaner was used around the time of the hard freeze and the ice caused the leak. That’s not a pump failure issue because that pump shouldn’t be used during a freeze. If your booster pump was also used this past...

No idea. It just works and has for 16 years. I did have to repair a leaky connection in the hose and replaced the pressure control valve that connects to the wall, but the total of those repairs was around $20 and not part of the cleaner itself. Emptying the bag is a requirement regardless of...

I’ve had the opposite experience with my side pressure cleaner and pump. I have a Polaris 380 and PB4 pump. The 380 has been going strong for 16 years without a single part failure. I had to replace the pump a couple of years ago, but only because I ran it just before a hard freeze and the...

This should help to identify the parts you need, assuming you’ve disassembled your cleaner and have found what’s broken. https://premierpools.com/collections/polaris-vac-sweep-280-parts-diagram

And they’ll do the repair for free if you buy the parts there.

Not sure how this thread bubbled up, but I’m interested in using a suction side vacuum with some kind of debris bag. I hate vacuuming to the filter and didn’t know I had a choice. My vacuum is simple - one end of the hose connects in the skimmer and the other end attaches to a flat vacuum head...

I can’t speak to the effectiveness on fiberglass, but I recently purchased a Greenworks Pro 3000, which is a 3000 psi electric pressure washer. It did a fantastic job on my exposed aggregate decking and cement driveway/sidewalks. I wanted electric because I didn’t want the hassle of gas and oil...

Yep, totally understand and I can appreciate the added benefit of scrubbing that robots bring. My cleaner is so old, I don’t have any idea what I paid for it, as it was included in the overall pool build. And that’s my primary point - the side pressure cleaners last 4-5x longer and there’s no...

I do too, but the “if they can hold up” part is the big question. Plus, I don’t want to have to lug the thing to my garage to a charging station. A removable battery, like what I have for my lawnmower, would address that, but is probably challenging for a device that’s submerged.

I love that you’re able to keep your 380 operating after 20 years! Mine is 16 years old and I’ve never even had to take it apart - yet. The only issues I’ve had are a leaky hose and a broken valve that plugs into the wall socket - nothing with the cleaner itself and less than $50 in repairs so...

I’d buy another 380 without hesitation. Mine is in it’s 16th year and still going strong - no repairs to the cleaner at all and it lives in the pool 24/7. I thought it had died a couple of weeks ago, but the culprit was the pressure relief valve that is part of the wall coupling. $20 and back in...

I’m a big fan of my pressure side cleaner (Polaris 380). It’s 15 years old and I’ve never had to do a thing to the cleaner itself. It remains in the water 24/7, does it’s job when asked, doesn’t need me to do anything, and is ultra-reliable, having never missed a day of work. I can easily pull...

I thought my 380 had died, so I also came straight to the TFP forum to see what the feedback was on the Quattro, as I’d love to have something that also scrubs the walls if I needed to replace the 380. Turns out it was only the pressure relief valve on the wall connector, so I avoided the...

Next thing you know, they’ll require 121 gigawatts…

That’s nuts. I have 2 outlets near my pool, but your cleaner would need a really long cord to reach them. Hopefully, a heavy gauge cord as recommended above will work. I’m happy to have my side pressure cleaner - 15 years old and still going strong!

Relax…my old man is a television repair man. He has this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it. - Jeff Spicoli

Reading through this makes me appreciate my Polaris pressure side cleaner. It’s in its 16th year and still going strong. (Hoping I didn’t just jinx it!) I love being able to leave it in the pool 24x7 but also that I can easily pull it out if we have a party. I’m sure it doesn’t clean as well as...

Although I can’t say that I’ve noticed the fine dirt in my pool, I’m sure it’s there, as my cleaner is also a Polaris. It’s in its 16th year and seems to be going strong, so I don’t have any desire to replace it. If it ever dies, I’m sure I’ll give the robots a look, but I still don’t know if I...

I’ve had my Polaris pressure side cleaner for 15 years now. The only thing I’ve ever had to replace is the bag and a couple of connectors on the hose. The cleaner itself works just like it did on day 1. I’ve heard of all of the robot advantages, but the fact that I don’t have to mess with my...

I have a Polaris 380 that’s in it’s 15th year. The only part I’ve ever replaced on it is the debris bag. It works great and the thing I like the most about it is that I don’t even think about. It’s just there and it does it’s job. Based on what others have said about their robots scrubbing, I...

My Polaris pressure side cleaner is in its 15th year and still going strong! I love the large debris bag, especially after a good thunderstorm.

I don’t have any personal experience with a robot, but from what I’ve heard, they clean the surface better. Makes sense, given that most have some kind of brushing mechanism. If true, that’s the real advantage, at least to me. An in-wall unit can be stored as easily as a robot, so there’s no...

I just noticed that you’re in Dallas. You probably had thunderstorms like we did last night. Our pool is surrounded by trees and my pool bottom was covered in leaves this morning. I walked back inside, pushed a button to turn on the cleaner and 2 hours later, pool was clean! I didn’t have to...

I have a Polaris pressure side cleaner (not sure of exact model). I’ve had it for 13 years and it works great for me. It does a good job of picking up even pretty fine debris. I used to have it programmed to run every day, but now I just run it ad-hoc as needed. I really like the convenience of...

I don’t know anything about in-floor cleaners, but like you, always look for the most maintenance-free solution I can find. Our pool is also surrounded by trees - a mix of oaks and cedar elms. The cedar elms have smaller leaves and seem to shed them almost all summer long. They also produce...