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    Installed new Polaris PB4-60 Booster pump today - Now it won't shut off

    Hi All! New to the forum. I just replaced an old booster pump that died on me with a brand new Polaris PB4-60. Install went easy. When I turned the breakers back on to the system the new booster pump fired up even though it wasn't scheduled to be on via the timer. I tried to manually press the...
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    Pool leaking between coping and paver deck

    Hi, recently went through a freeze and during the thaw, the plumbing line for my cleaner, which is plumbed on its own valve, sprung a leak. This is confirmed as when I bypass the booster pump, leak stops. Slow dribble with pool running and gushing water with booster pump on. The leaking water...
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    Polaris Booster Pump Died - Time for a Robot?

    I've had my Polaris 380 for about 20 years now and replaced the original booster pump after about 10 years. The current one seems to be on it's last leg, as it's shutting off after about 30 minutes, so I'm assuming the motor windings are worn out. Should I (or would you) spend the $450+...
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    Hayward booster pump stopped working

    Could someone help troubleshoot this problem? My Polaris sweeper stopped working the other day. The booster pump Hayward 6060 didn't start, even if I tried to start it on the main panel of the controller (mine is Hayward OmniLogic.). My booster pump is 5 years old and I jumped to a conclusion...
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    PB4-60 Pressure - how much head at the end of the Polaris hose?

    I'm trying to diagnose my sluggish Polaris-380. Can someone say how much "head" they get from the end of the Polaris hose? (disconnected before the backup valve... with blue restrictor installed) I'm getting less than 24" which seems suspiciously low, but I haven't found a spec for the expected...