The Polaris Vac Sweep 380 is a booster pump style pressure cleaner so you’ll need a separate booster pump to operate this cleaner.
Simply so, how can you tell the difference between Polaris 280 and 380?
The 280 has two jet nozzles to push it around the pool and help it go up and down like a lizard climbing the side of a house. The Polaris 380 has three jets, which helps it move faster and grip tighter when it climbs.
Powered by triple jets, the Polaris 380 sweeps, scrubs and vacuums the bottom, walls and steps of the pool and holds debris in its single chamber filter bag. Its unique filter bag removes debris before it reaches your pump basket or filter.
Keeping this in consideration, which Polaris does not require booster pump?
Operates without a separate booster pump
The Polaris 360 easily connects to a dedicated pressure line and is suitable for all in-ground pools. It sweeps, scrubs, and vacuums all surfaces of t… See it in action!
Is Polaris 360 better than 280?
When comparing and contrasting the Polaris 280 and the 360, the 360 is the pretty obvious winner. They’re both excellent pressure side pool cleaners with well-deserved reputations for speed and excellent quality.
Is it OK to leave Polaris in pool?
You may only need to run the cycle two to three times a week. Leaving the machine in the water during that time exposes it to the elements unnecessarily. This exposure could cause the seals to deteriorate faster, allowing for leaks and damage to the electronic components.
How long should you run your Polaris pool cleaner?
If you want to keep the pool clean, you can run the 280 for as long as you want, but it will wear out quicker if you run it a lot. It takes about 3 hours to clean a standard pool.
How old is Polaris 380?
The older cleaner models have the serial numbers stamped/molded onto them. The newer Polaris cleaner models have the serial number stamped on a sticker on the back of the cleaner. If the serial number starts with a “K” it will be a 380, if it starts with “C” it will be a 280, if it starts with a “L” it will be a 360.
Are Polaris and Zodiac the same company?
You are correct: Zodiac and Polaris are the same company, however, Polaris is the correct brand for our pressure cleaners. We have requested this page be updated to remove any confusion.
What is the difference between Polaris 360 and 380?
The big thing is the price difference. Purchasing a Polaris 360 is just simply a lot less expensive. The actual cleaner is cheaper than the 380. On top of it, you don’t need to purchase a booster pump, which costs a few hundred dollars, as you do with the Polaris 380.