Wow i was wondering why my Polaris 180 was sluggish. Thanks to your video, I checked the pressure release valve filter and sure enough, that thing was filled with debris! Thank you!
My problem is that the hose comes apart. I changed the swivels and nuts, but no luck. Also changed the quick disconnect and left the screw on nut at the wall. Feels like too much water pressure coming out and disconnecting the hose. Any recommendations?
Just refilled the pool with new filter, etc. and the finger screen still clogs up after a few hours of being cleaned rendering the Polaris dysfunctional. Any idea why this occurs? Such a poor design, IMHO
Hello I have a 360 model. The back up valve on mine is always shooting water out. Just recently one of the wheels broke. I went and replaced it, along with all 8 bearing, and both belts. One of the belts was loose. Once I replaced the above parts except the back up valve my Polaris is now moving super slow. Could the belt tension or the back up valve be the cause of this. Prior to wheel breaking the back up valve always shot out water but the unit still did its job.
When I see the backup valve activated, there is a blockage in the unit causing back pressure. You have to check all of the nozzles especially the main drive turbine. Make sure the gears are centered and not rubbing on the plastic. Push all bearings in place
I took my polaris apart and cleaned out filter and wheels still arent turning. I have water coming out of the tail but not like the stream that used to shoot out and attack people poolside. I did notice at the wall, there is a ton of water coming out the top of the regulator. So much so that it bubbles up to the pools surface. I've already replaced the regulator with a new one but still does the same thing. Do you think i need a restrictor plate in the wall? I do not have a valve that adjust the pressure to the wall connection.
Under the black gears inside the unit there is a small orifice that gets clogged. I sometimes have to disassemble the feed pipe and wheel frame to get to the orifice and clean out. Sounds like you are getting back pressue. If everything is good inside the unit. The backup valve gears may be stuck. Just replace.
@@mer-mancentral1636 I just realized I don't have an o ring on pool pump skimmer basket. Replacing that first to get a good seal, then I'll check the area you suggested. I also noticed the small wheel with bearings has low thread and the bearings look worn. I'm replacing that too
Wow i was wondering why my Polaris 180 was sluggish. Thanks to your video, I checked the pressure release valve filter and sure enough, that thing was filled with debris! Thank you!
well where's the next video where you take it apart???
Same question...Found it! Click on Mer Man Swimming Pool...and it will bring it up
My problem is that the hose comes apart. I changed the swivels and nuts, but no luck. Also changed the quick disconnect and left the screw on nut at the wall. Feels like too much water pressure coming out and disconnecting the hose. Any recommendations?
Just refilled the pool with new filter, etc. and the finger screen still clogs up after a few hours of being cleaned rendering the Polaris dysfunctional. Any idea why this occurs? Such a poor design, IMHO
Hello I have a 360 model. The back up valve on mine is always shooting water out. Just recently one of the wheels broke. I went and replaced it, along with all 8 bearing, and both belts. One of the belts was loose. Once I replaced the above parts except the back up valve my Polaris is now moving super slow. Could the belt tension or the back up valve be the cause of this. Prior to wheel breaking the back up valve always shot out water but the unit still did its job.
When I see the backup valve activated, there is a blockage in the unit causing back pressure. You have to check all of the nozzles especially the main drive turbine. Make sure the gears are centered and not rubbing on the plastic. Push all bearings in place
I took my polaris apart and cleaned out filter and wheels still arent turning. I have water coming out of the tail but not like the stream that used to shoot out and attack people poolside. I did notice at the wall, there is a ton of water coming out the top of the regulator. So much so that it bubbles up to the pools surface. I've already replaced the regulator with a new one but still does the same thing. Do you think i need a restrictor plate in the wall? I do not have a valve that adjust the pressure to the wall connection.
Under the black gears inside the unit there is a small orifice that gets clogged. I sometimes have to disassemble the feed pipe and wheel frame to get to the orifice and clean out. Sounds like you are getting back pressue. If everything is good inside the unit. The backup valve gears may be stuck. Just replace.
@@mer-mancentral1636 I just realized I don't have an o ring on pool pump skimmer basket. Replacing that first to get a good seal, then I'll check the area you suggested. I also noticed the small wheel with bearings has low thread and the bearings look worn. I'm replacing that too
does it need the sceen thing in the tube? it's always clogged
Yes, the screen blocks the debris and keeps the orifice not to get clogged inside the unit.