Looking for Salt Water Pool Cleaner recommendations!

[NCSalt]

Hi All!

Looks like our Polaris 380 is on it's way out...the return valve has cracks in it and it does not work well at all anymore!
Can anyone here recommend a pool cleaner (vacuum) for a Salt Water inground pool? It would have to attach the same way the polaris does (we have a sub-pump) and it attached to a suction outlet inside the pool about 3 inches below the water-level.

Thank you in advance for your recommendations!
Cheerio,
Tanja in NC

 

[dmanb2b]

any objection to getting another 360? I'm not aware of a pool cleaner made specifically for a salt water pool as it is just a regular old chlorine pool with salt in it.

What features are you looking for? Maybe then perhaps those with inground pools could help you out based on their experiences

 

[polyvue]

Looks like our Polaris 380 is on it's way out...the return valve has cracks in it and it does not work well at all anymore!
Can anyone here recommend a pool cleaner (vacuum) for a Salt Water inground pool?

Polaris parts can be a bit pricey, but they're a bargain next to purchasing a new cleaner. If you could get this one working for less than $100, would you do so? If yes, consider buying the needed parts for your 380 on-line. See what's available on this page at PoolCenter.com I've used PoolCenter before and was happy with the no-hassle ordering and speed of delivery. They even carry a backup valve kit.

If you have decided resolutely to buy a new cleaner, ask for recommendations from pool owners who have pressure-side cleaners that will work with an existing booster pump.

Can anyone here recommend a pool cleaner (vacuum) for a Salt Water inground pool? It would have to attach the same way the polaris does (we have a sub-pump) and it attached to a suction outlet inside the pool about 3 inches below the water-level.

Not to worry, all pool cleaners should work fine in a salt water pool (unless the salt water you're referring to is ocean water!) The other qualifications don't make much sense to me. The Polaris model 380 connects to a return outlet, not a suction outlet. A booster pump provides additional pressure needed to run the cleaner, not a sub-pump. Hope this helps.

 

[mas985]

Starting my 5th year with a 2x suction ThePoolCleaner and it works great. I replaced the tires last year and run it pretty much all the time during the pump cycle (except when swimming). It has been a great cleaner for me.

 

[NCSalt]

Thank you all for your replies!

I went ahead and ordered the backup valve and voila the Polaris is running like new....got the valve for 30 bucks on ebay and it took me all but 5 minutes to install it...! Definately glad that we did not have to get a new vacuum, for now we will keep the Polaris around!

Thanks again for your suggestions!
Cheerio,
Tanja