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  1. svenpup

    2024 TFP robot consensus?

    I just took the leap on the EVO 614iQ after talking to Margaret at Marina. Thanks to all for the guidance!! Once I am able to put it though it's paces I will add my thoughts.
  2. svenpup

    2024 TFP robot consensus?

    Reaching out to see if there is a consensus among TFP on the current crop of cleaning robots. I have been poking around the forum and seem to be finding a lot of outdated information. Background: I just replastered my 16'x32' pool and added a huge 8'x16' Cabo ledge to the end (14" depth) and a...
  3. svenpup

    Preventing pool cleaner hose tangles

    My Polaris 280 hose would frequently get tangled because the cleaner would mostly circle the pool in the same direction. This would cause the coils to build up near the outlet and eventually it would be stuck. My solution was to run a length of cord from the hose near the middle of the pool out...
  4. svenpup

    Polaris 280 normal operation at hose connection?

    This is a backup valve: It has a clockwork mechanism inside that turns with water flow. At intervals (every 5 minutes or so) a valve is opened and water flows through the jet. This will "fly" the polaris around the pool. This increases the randomness and also helps get it unstuck if gets...
  5. svenpup

    Polaris 280 normal operation at hose connection?

    That piece is the pressure relief valve. Some flow of water through there is normal. I might expect some bubbles when the booster pump kicks on, but I wouldn't expect any bubbles after a minute or two. Are you sure the intermittent high pitched whining noise is coming from there? The...