I believe you may have the model number incorrect I don’t recall Polaris making a 200 model are you meaning the 280?How old is the booster pump? How old is the unit?Have you ever replaced the hose?
Is this the one you have?Also if you need to change the motor in that booster pump it may be easier to just by a new booster pump and replace the whole unit.
I might have the model number wrong, 280 sounds correct. The booster pump is old and makes bearing noise at times and I have never replaced the main hose. Both of those items could be 20 years old.
Thanks I will give it a try.Polaris booster pumps can be noisy for a long time and still work fine.
Check the hose that it is not leaking and check the wall fitting for leaks.
Check the wheel RPMs.
I suspect you have a Polaris 280. If so your manual is at https://cdn.fluidrausa.com/-/media/...?rev=591ed7b5808e4ac6ada5f0ebe848b792?force=1
That’s the current booster pump available PB4-60 they did some cosmetic changes it’s the same pump from 20 years ago.Has your hose become rigid on the sweep?Sometimes hose memory can cause sweeper to gravitate to one section of the pool.
The hose will often stiffen as the water gets colder and the cleaner will not move around as freely.
Correct and after years of sunlight and chemicals as well,I have seen them last up to 12 years,not the norm though
Counted 26 rpm. Might get to 28 if I emptied the bag but it,s only 1/4 full.Polaris booster pumps can be noisy for a long time and still work fine.
Check the hose that it is not leaking and check the wall fitting for leaks.
Check the wheel RPMs.
I suspect you have a Polaris 280. If so your manual is at https://cdn.fluidrausa.com/-/media/...?rev=591ed7b5808e4ac6ada5f0ebe848b792?force=1
No idea how old it is but at least 10 or 11 and probably more. It is stiff but just from the cold I think, it seems pliable enough when I manually manipulate it. I could start with replacing that since its cheaper than a pump.
It’s probably a combination of both look for any small cracks and darker areas were the chemical exposure may have started to weaken the hose the combination of old and cold usually causes the sweep to act like it is
Have you ever refurbished the Polaris 280? The 3 rubber tires can get sticky. The small tension wheel between the 2 main wheels on one side can become worn and not contact the wheels properly to drive the unit.
The fullness of the bag won't make a difference. You should be counting revolutions while holding the cleaner near the surface with the wheels not contacting anything. If you're counting while it's motoring along the bottom, the count will be low.
