Polaris 360 and multi return line pool

[kaymaxx]

HI all!
we just bought a polaris 360 to replace our 6 year old poolvergnuegen pool cleaner. i did a bunch of research and it seems that the 360 is the best for larger debris like twigs and leaves, and we get PLENTY of those in our pool. we are having a problem getting it moving tho. I did some research on this site, and it appears from what I have read here that the problem is with our return lines. We do not have a single return line, we have three. All of them had fish eye closures. We removed the fish eye on the middle line and hooked the polaris to that. However, it is only getting to about 22 RPMs on the wheels, it stops moving in the deep end, won't climb, and if it gets up against the steps it stays there all night. I saw on another thread someone recommending the Eyeball Fitting Connection Kit (part #9-100-8001) for our multiple return lines. My question is, if I put those on the other two return lines, will our pool still get enough overall circulation in the water? It seems like it will reduce the water circulation almost completely? I am wondering if this is the correct thing to do for our issue.

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

Welcome to TFP!

Do you have a variable speed (or 2 speed) pump? Sounds like you need a higher flow rate to get the 360 moving.

 

[kaymaxx]

thank you so much! we have a variable speed, but we are testing the polaris at the highest speed (3400). It is definitely the flow rate. What I am wondering is if we use the Polaris Eyeball Fitting Connection Kit (part #9-100-8001) to partially close off the two other return lines, if this will negatively affect the circulation of the pool. Is it advisable to adjust the two other return lines, or should we just return the polaris as we have 3 return lines rather than a dedicated return line.

 

[1poolman1]

HI all!
we just bought a polaris 360 to replace our 6 year old poolvergnuegen pool cleaner. i did a bunch of research and it seems that the 360 is the best for larger debris like twigs and leaves, and we get PLENTY of those in our pool. we are having a problem getting it moving tho. I did some research on this site, and it appears from what I have read here that the problem is with our return lines. We do not have a single return line, we have three. All of them had fish eye closures. We removed the fish eye on the middle line and hooked the polaris to that. However, it is only getting to about 22 RPMs on the wheels, it stops moving in the deep end, won't climb, and if it gets up against the steps it stays there all night. I saw on another thread someone recommending the Eyeball Fitting Connection Kit (part #9-100-8001) for our multiple return lines. My question is, if I put those on the other two return lines, will our pool still get enough overall circulation in the water? It seems like it will reduce the water circulation almost completely? I am wondering if this is the correct thing to do for our issue.

Where was the suction cleaner attached? If a dedicated line, if can be converted to a pressure line without too much difficulty.

 

[kaymaxx]

It is not a dedicated line, it is a multiple return pool. I am not so much interested in why the polaris is not running, i know it is the pressure. My question is if we use the Polaris Eyeball Fitting Connection Kit (part #9-100-8001) to partially close off the two other return lines, will this negatively affect the circulation of the pool overall. Is it advisable to adjust the two other return lines, or should we just return the polaris as we have 3 return lines rather than a dedicated return line.

 

[1poolman1]

It is not a dedicated line, it is a multiple return pool. I am not so much interested in why the polaris is not running, i know it is the pressure. My question is if we use the Polaris Eyeball Fitting Connection Kit (part #9-100-8001) to partially close off the two other return lines, will this negatively affect the circulation of the pool overall. Is it advisable to adjust the two other return lines, or should we just return the polaris as we have 3 return lines rather than a dedicated return line.

Blocking the other returns will be like putting your thumb over a garden hose, more pressure, less flow.

 

[kaymaxx]

Blocking the other returns will be like putting your thumb over a garden hose, more pressure, less flow.

ok awesome thank you.