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Polaris Vac Sweep 360 Pressure Side Pool Cleaner
Last Updated: June 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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/10
Total Reviews
521
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0
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Review Analysis - 498 recent, verified reviews
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Water Resistance
140cleaner, polaris, cleans, sweep, cleaning
+84%
-16%
" ... My old Polaris was the type that floated on top the pool and the vacuum bag swam at the bottom, the main issue of that vacuum was that it did not do a good job of vacuuming the shallow end of the pool, it did fine in the 8 foot deep end. ... "
" ... Does a great job keeping the pool clean. ... "
" ... Better than buying at pool store. ... "
" ... It's our 3rd summer with a pool, and we bought this bad boy because we could never keep our pool looking clean. ... "
" ... My home is surrounded by mature woods, which results in a lot of stuff falling into the pool - all the time. ... "
" ... Does a great job cleaning the pool. ... "
" ... Cleaning the pool bottom. ... "
" ... This was the model recommended by our pool builder. ... "
Cleaning
118cleaner, cleans, cleaning, debris, polaris
+87%
-13%
" ... This does a great job getting leaves and debris off the bottom of the pool, and rarely gets stuck. ... "
" ... Keeps your pool nice and clean. ... "
" ... great cleaner - needs a better bag ... "
" ... Does a great job cleaning the pool. ... "
" ... Cleans the pool, bottom and sides, easy to dump. ... "
" ... We love how well this keeps our pool clean and enjoy watching it zip around. ... "
" ... The 280 model has a much easier bag attachment process and the cleaner works well. ... "
" ... Cleans better than our old one ... "
Product Reliability
82polaris, lasted, one lasted, year, worked
+63%
-37%
" ... This works great I had one before that was over ten years old ... "
" ... Hope she last 18 years too. ... "
" ... 1st unit worked great for almost 9 years so a great value I'd say. ... "
" ... Last one used 18 years with buying a few parts to fix over the years. ... "
" ... Our old Polaris finally died after 24 years and this one is just as good as it predecessor. ... "
" ... Works great, no problems 6 months after purchase! ... "
" ... I wish we had gotten this 5 years ago! ... "
" ... This 280 replaces my old 180 which I had in service for 10+ years. ... I’ve had this new on in service for a month with no issues. ... "
Build Quality
38wheels, parts, hose, fell, zipper
+16%
-84%
" ... It only does the bottom so you need to skim or push the leaves off the raised surfaces. ... "
" ... We had the 380, but it was on its last legs. ... Only issue is the bottom has fallen off twice. ... "
" ... My last purchase fell apart just after 1 year. ... "
" ... I have found if the hose is too long, the unit will coil around itself and you will need to untangle it a half dozen or more times a day. ... But I found the foam clip-on end was a least two years old. ... "
" ... This thing broke after 8 months of use. ... "
" ... The old unit flimsy plastic body was crumbling and a slight touch broke it. ... "
" ... Second, I found the hose and connections extremely cheap, brittle and thin at this price point. ... "
" ... This one is flimsy. ... And, as I mentioned, parts keep falling off. ... "
Setup
31install, easy to install, instructions, installation, pressure
+94%
-6%
" ... For me it turned out to be a straight "plug-n-play" set up as the hose, pressure settings, etc., allowed me to use it straight out of the box. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... We had to block a couple inlets to get the pressure to move it accurately but once that was resolved, it was easy to install, clean and does a great job with acorns and leaves. ... "
" ... Installation instructions were easy to follow to replace an existing Polaris 360. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, not complicated. ... "
" ... Product comes assembled, very easy to install and use. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... This new 280 was a painless install, I should have trimmed the line a little but it was cold and I was feeling a little lazy. ... "
Price
26cost, worth, money, works great, investment
+88%
-12%
" ... Great cleaner for the price. ... "
" ... Happy with purchase of the 280, even at higher cost than newer models. ... "
" ... This product has exceeded expectations. ... "
" ... It’s a great cleaner for the price! ... "
" ... Costs too much, but works great. ... "
" ... Price was decent, performance, while I have little to compare it to, I believe would be below average. ... "
" ... I'm so glad we splurged and spent the money on this. ... "
" ... It looks a little cheaper but works great at a third of the price. ... "
Fit
25velcro, wheels, falling, wheel, polaris
+16%
-84%
" ... Click on bag was a fail, it always falls off. ... In the 1 week I tried this model the bag always fell off, every time. ... Add to this the wheel hubcap falling off a few times and overall this 380 was a fail and waste of time . ... "
" ... It falls on it's side and gets stuck that way continuously. ... I don't know if that's contributing to the problem of it falling on it's side or not. ... "
" ... Bought this on April 24, 2016 and today Sept 1, 2017 went to put the bag back on polaris and one of the plastic tabs you squeeze to put bag on broke off. ... "
" ... they don't last, the hoses are awful and leak everywhere no matter how hard you put them on and how tight the nut is on the hoses. ... "
" ... The gearbox is designed to do this at intervals i assume to make it more random and in case it gets stuck. ... The worst part is since that reverse function quit it left the vac spinning it's wheels in one spot overnight and wore the rubber off the wheels. ... Then it drops back down to the bottom and keeps on going never getting stuck. ... "
" ... We are trying to find a machine shop to make the correct fitting. ... "
" ... It doesn't seem heavy enough to stay on bottom. ... "
" ... And, as I mentioned, parts keep falling off. ... "
Returns
24returned, back, replacement, replace, sending
+17%
-83%
" ... Sending it back ASSP ... "
" ... We may be returning it. ... "
" ... Thus, I had to return it. ... "
" ... sent it back ... "
" ... Tried to put it back in but noticed it was "glued" in from manufacturer. ... "
" ... Makes me wish it hadn't died because i would be sending this thing back otherwise. ... "
" ... Returning the unit for avrefund. ... "
" ... We want a replacement. ... "
Delivery
21shipping, item, condition, quick delivery, packaged
+100%
" ... Arrived with perfect timing. ... "
" ... Received it ahead of time as well. ... "
" ... New in box. ... "
" ... Awesome quality - expedited delivery - love it ! ... "
" ... Received two days sooner than expected. ... "
" ... quick delivery, competitive price ... "
" ... Shipping was even faster than I expected. ... "
" ... It arrived quickly. ... "
Ease of Use
18easy to install, install, works great, set, easier
+94%
-6%
" ... It works great and was so easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to deal with. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Very easy set up. ... "
" ... Great Product - Easy to install ... "
" ... Just bought one to replace my old one, easy to install, works well ... "
" ... Easy to set up, not complicated. ... "
" ... My poolman recommended it-makes his job easier! ... "
Storage
16wheels, zipper bags, zipper, velcro, debris
+44%
-56%
" ... This “carburator chamber” is stuck together with ... "
" ... The bag is too small and its stitched to form a cloth tube before the leaves get to the bag open area. ... "
" ... Also wish the bag was slightly bigger so we didn't have to change so often but our pool is around some large oak trees. ... "
" ... The wheels locked up and the back up valve cracked in half. ... "
" ... Wheels will not rotate. ... "
" ... The zipper on the bag gets stuck and I have a feeling it will become a problem. ... "
" ... Looks ok but wheels move very slowly . ... "
Marketplace
15advertised, works, amazon, review, replace
+67%
-33%
" ... Was as advertised. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Excellent, works great as the original. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... The seller got it to me quickly as well. ... "
" ... Works better than advertised. ... "
" ... excellent product and shipping ... "
Comfort
14pressure, fell, falling, time, parts
+14%
-86%
" ... And, as I mentioned, parts keep falling off. ... "
" ... This unit has a defect where the rubber wheel coms off once a week. ... "
" ... The wheel fell off after very light use for one month! ... "
" ... Hours upon hours to get it apart and replace the belt, only for it still not to move very quickly. ... "
" ... I did get elevated blood pressure with stabbing gut pain as result of spending buco bucks for a luxury item that should work with absoutely no owner frustration. ... "
" ... It falls on it's side and gets stuck that way continuously. ... I don't know if that's contributing to the problem of it falling on it's side or not. ... "
" ... First, one of the back wheels fell off. ... "
" ... Only issue is the bottom has fallen off twice. ... "
Overall performance
12speed, done, fabulous, sweep, pleased
+92%
-8%
" ... Very pleased with performance so far. ... "
" ... This is a powerful little sweep that does an excellent job. ... "
" ... Does the job very nicely! ... "
" ... We just got this and it is doing its job. ... "
" ... Does the job I hired it to do. ... "
" ... It is doing a great job. ... "
" ... It's doing a great job. ... "
" ... Doing a fabulous job! ... "
Suction
10suction, pool, wheels, power, cleaner
+80%
-20%
" ... Does not get tangled up, good suction power and coverage. ... "
" ... Suction is great though, I could actually see the track it took on bottom of pool the first time I put it in. ... (it had been a couple weeks without vacuum). ... "
" ... Bought this to replace an old suction side cleaner. ... "
" ... This is a great pool vacuum. ... "
" ... I must admit I was surprised with the suction coming from the bottom of the 360. ... "
" ... This is more like the vacuum in your house, it's not an air filter. ... "
" ... Gets the job done, I only have to vacuum when algae is present. ... "
" ... Just replace the vacuum Kreepy Krawly with this. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
9cleaning, job, good, cleans, works
+100%
" ... However it did a great cleaning job. ... "
" ... It cleans like a boss. ... "
" ... It started cleaning immediately! ... "
" ... Cleans very well. ... "
" ... Super good cleaner. ... "
" ... Does a good job cleaning and am pleased. ... "
" ... Much better than Pentair cleaner that I had before. ... "
" ... Love this little cleaner ... "
Water Usage
8pressure, cleaning, valve, sprays, hose
+50%
-50%
" ... Looked at the backup valve and it was shotting out water. ... "
" ... water to different locations . ... "
" ... Looks to be good pressure but water is gushing from the backup valve continuosly. ... "
For Running
7run, pool, year, parts, vacuum
+57%
-43%
" ... This one is in my pool now and running as well as when I bought it a year ago. ... "
" ... Well, Marvin had a good 6 year run. ... "
" ... After having my other 280 for nearly 10 years, running nearly 24/7, it was time to get a new one. ... "
" ... I run mine everyday and it has been a huge time saver! ... "
Capacity
6house, walls, pump, polaris, climbs
+83%
-17%
" ... Sweeps the floor and walls. ... "
" ... When we purchased the house 10 years ago, the pool had a Polaris sweeper. ... "
" ... Brought house in 2001 it came with 380 polaris . ... "
" ... Hits guests sitting on patio furniture. ... "
" ... This was the model recommended by our pool builder. ... "
Pedometer
6stuck, pool, sweeper, sweep, step
+33%
-67%
" ... No matter what we tried, the sweep would return to the steps and stay there. ... "
" ... I have to manually sweep my steps daily. ... "
" ... That's the first step. ... "
" ... No matter what I do it still gets stuck on my steps and tends to go over the same area vs all over the pool. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
6unit, need, found, also, leaking
+17%
-83%
" ... The hose keeps detaching from the sweeper. ... "
" ... I have found if the hose is too long, the unit will coil around itself and you will need to untangle it a half dozen or more times a day. ... I used a scissor to cut the hose, and tried to detach thereversing unit from the hose. ... When I proceeded to reassemble the unit, I found the hose was so brittle that it was impossible to reattach the reverser. ... "
" ... hose continually get twisted up ... "
Band
5apart, parts, old, fell, wheels
+20%
-80%
" ... In the 1 week I tried this model the bag always fell off, every time. ... "
" ... And, as I mentioned, parts keep falling off. ... "
Product As Described
5works
+100%
" ... Was as advertised. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Works better than advertised. ... "
Call quality
4one, message, many, hear, call
+25%
-75%
" ... I have been on the phone with Zodiac for the last 3 days and not able to speak to anyone in support. ... "
" ... Very hard to understand. ... "
Size
4wheels, velcro, smaller, size, one
+50%
-50%
" ... Looks ok but wheels move very slowly . ... "
Battery Life
4every, 2, working, lasts
+75%
-25%
" ... I use the Polaris 380 for 2 hours every day. ... "
" ... I run it for 2 hours every night. ... "
" ... hope this one lasts as long! ... "
Cables
3hose, cable, plugged, length
+33%
-67%
" ... I suspect with major usage, and use of the enclosed hose connectors, the hose will spring leaks. ... "
Hair
3cut, length, works
+67%
-33%
" ... I did not have to cut any length of hose as what came was perfect. ... "
" ... Installed easily, with simple hose length cuts. ... "
Device Compatibility
3pool, phone, connecting, connect
+67%
-33%
" ... All I had to do is connect it and watch it work! ... "
" ... This devices “does” require it’s own, separate pump so make sure you factor that into your decision. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 372 meters