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Polaris Vac-Sweep 65 6-130-00 Pressure Side Automatic Pool Cleaner for Above Ground Vinyl Pools
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Brand | Zodiac |
Material | Vinyl |
Product Dimensions | 22.5"L x 7.5"W x 23"H |
Item Weight | 13.9 Pounds |
Special Feature | Self Propelled |
About this item
- Suitable for all aboveground pools up to 5-feet deep.
- Installs easily in minutes.
- Powered by the pressure of clean water returning to your pool, leaving both the filter and skimmer free to eliminate contaminants.
- Operates with pumps and filtration systems normally found on aboveground pools and vacuums the bottom and sweeps the sides in three hours or less.
- Patented jet sweep assembly blows water against the pool wall to loosen debris in hard-to-reach places and then sweeps it into an easy-to-remove filter bag.
- Unique filter bag removes debris, including larger items like twigs and pebbles before it reaches your pump, prolonging the life of your filtration system.
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Suction power | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 3.3 | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
Easy to clean | — | 4.6 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | — | 4.6 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Easy to remove | — | 4.5 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Sold By | In The Swim Pool Supplies | BackyardPoolSuperstore | In The Swim Pool Supplies | US Parts Center | BackyardPoolSuperstore | BackyardPoolSuperstore |
power source | — | AC | ac | — | AC | Electric |
size | Pack of 1 | Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi | — | 280 Model | Nautilus CC Plus | Nautilus CC |
style | Above Ground | Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi | In Ground | Cleaner | Nautilus CC Plus | Dolphin Nautilus with CleverClean Robotic Pool Cleaner |
batteries required | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
weight | 13.94 pounds | — | — | 6.2 pounds | 19 pounds | 14 pounds |
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Polaris Vac-Sweep 65 6-130-00 Pressure Side Automatic Pool Cleaner for Above Ground Vinyl Pools
Product Description
Powered by the pressure of clean water returning to your pool
The Polaris 65 is our best above ground automatic pool cleaner. It installs in minutes and is suitable for all aboveground pools up to 5-feet deep. It loosens debris in hard-to-reach places and traps large debris, like leaves and pebbles, in its own filter bag. The Polaris Vac-Sweep 65 is designed for all above ground pools up to five feet deep, even those with an uneven bottom.
Features
- Installs in minutes. Operates with pumps and filtration systems normally found on aboveground pools and vacuums the bottom and sweeps the sides in three hours or less.
- Powered by the pressure of clean water returning to your pool, leaving both the filter and skimmer free to eliminate contaminants. Unique filter bag removes debris before it reaches your pump basket or filter, prolonging the life of your filtration system.
FAQs
- Bag does not stay on pool floor.
- Polaris does not clean the entire pool or runs slowly.
- Surface module dives under the water or leans to one side
- Surface module moves too fast.
- The float hose remains coiled
Product information
Product Dimensions | 22.5 x 7.5 x 23 inches |
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Item Weight | 13.94 pounds |
Manufacturer | Zodiac |
ASIN | B000TN2M2M |
Item model number | 6-130-00 |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #137,153 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #9 in Pressure Pool Cleaners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
This Polaris Vac-Sweep 65 pressure side pool cleaner works in most in-ground vinyl or fiberglass pools, even those with uneven bottoms to a depth of 5 feet. It installs in just minutes and includes a ready to connect 1.5-inch threaded return line and 24 feet of float hose (enough for pools up to 24-feet round).
This automatic above-ground pool cleaner uses the existing pool's filtration system to direct powerful jets of water against the pool floor to loosen debris in hard-to-reach places. The detachable debris bag trails behind, trapping even large debris like leaves and pebbles before they clog your filter. The cleaner works on the pressure side of your pump and distributes filtered, treated water throughout your pool as it cleans.
Polaris Vac-Sweep 65 6-130-00 Pressure Side Automatic Pool Cleaner; 24-foot float hose; filter bag; owner’s manual.
Polaris cleaners are the number one recognized brand of pool cleaners worldwide and have enjoyed 40 years as the top selling pressure pool cleaner. The new robotics pool cleaners from Polaris display the same high quality engineering, rugged construction, and reliability that pool owners have come to expect from the brand. Polaris Pool is part of the Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. family of products for the pool and spa.
From the Manufacturer
This automatic above-ground pool vacuum cleans pools with uneven bottoms to a depth of 5 feet. It uses the existing pool's filtration system to direct powerful jets of water against the pool floor to loosen debris. The detachable debris bag trails behind and scoops up debris, leaves and twigs before they clog your filter. The cleaner works on the pressure side of your pump and distributes filtered, treated water throughout your pool as it cleans, Installs on most above-ground pools and includes 24 feet of hose, enough for pools up to 24-feet round.NOTE: if you experience any trouble with this product not moving or moving in circles, please refer to the trouble shooting section of the attached user’s manual.
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Customers like how easy it is to use the pool cleaner. They say the instructions are easy to follow and it does not require a rocket scientist to assemble. However, some customers have reported issues with leakage and tangles. They also dislike that it gets tangled up on itself. Customers also dislike flipping, and durability. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, and value.
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Customers like the ease of use of the pool cleaner. They say the instructions are easy to follow, and it does not require a rocket scientist to assemble. They also say it does take a long time to get the pool clean, and the basket that catches the debris picks it up easily. The quick connect attachment is easy to attach and disconnect, and works great right out of the box. Customers also mention that it's easier than manually vacuuming their pool.
"...You can not go wrong purchasing this item. It does not require a rocket scientist to assemble, and it makes opening your pool a breeze...." Read more
"...Polaris picked these up easily, lots of pine needles, leaves, twigs etc.. In about an hour the bag was 1/2 full and the pool looked about as good as..." Read more
"...the pressure side cleaners have a quick connect which you easily attach and disconnect when you want; return side cleaners use a plate to insert..." Read more
"...The Polaris was delivered as promised and packaged well. Instructions are easy to follow. Would recommend this for anyone with an above ground pool." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the pool vacuum. Some mention that it works pretty good, and the two work well together. However, others say that it's impossible to get it to work properly, and one of the jets would never work properly. It takes longer to keep it working than just vacuuming the pool manually, and it makes the Polaris not work properly
"...This vacuum works fantastically. If you are just going for a dip or a casual swim then you can leave it in the pool...." Read more
"...One of the jets would never work properly. The seller would not exchange for the price that I paid for it...." Read more
"...It moved around the pool quickly, but I was amazed at how much was in the collector bag over a short time...." Read more
"...once the skimmer basket is blocked you lose suction and the hose unit stops working, hose connection (plate) floats and you have to set the unit..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the pool cleaner. Some mention it's a great above ground pool cleaner that does a good job of clearing debris from the bottom of the swimming pool. However, others say that it was defective and the quality has gone down over the years. They have had problems with some components and the wheels on the hose were cracked.
"...But the cleaner itself worked marvelously, and could be used with the solar cover on...." Read more
"...Also, cracked housing in the pump inside the Polaris casing, or a bad seal of O-rings on the inside Polaris pump can cause it to favor one side, and..." Read more
"...It uses a strong stream to "Sweep" the pool with the debris getting caught in the collector bag...." Read more
"...Made by Hayward. It has worked perfectly for several days, no flaws at all. Working off the same system. My lost is 190.00 for the Polaris garbage...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the tools. Some mention it's great value for your money, while others say it was just money wasted. They also say the parts are too expensive to buy and the product is a complete and thorough disappointment.
"...In closing this is a must have for any pool owner. It comes at a great price, I am thinking that the savings in DE and filter life will probably pay..." Read more
"...Total waste of time. On a good note...I have a "Wanda" the whale bottom vac from In the Swim. Made by Hayward...." Read more
"...This is an amazing unit and a lot cheaper then those units with a lot of moving parts that require constant replacement." Read more
"...After I purchased the cleaner and it would not work, the price on Amazon had gone up...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the flipping of the pool pump. They mention that it keeps turning right, stuck going backwards only, and randomly flips over. They also say that it would not go in an opposite direction and sprays water out of the swimming pool.
"...After that it was all down hill. The unit would not go in an opposite direction, hose would tangle, the unit would back up and get entangled in..." Read more
"Like all the others, the unit would back up and get entangled within itself. One of the jets would never work properly...." Read more
"...of my experience with the Polaris 65, however, has been that it regularly flips over and shoots water OUT of the pool...." Read more
"...only to find that not all the jets work which means this thing only goes in circles and becomes one big tangled mess very quickly...." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the tangles of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it gets tangled up on itself and in the hose. Some say that it goes in circles and tense up. Overall, customers are not happy with the product's tying capabilities.
"...Tangling and circling will happen. It is not a not a robot and has no way of knowing where the hose is...." Read more
"...Within a few minutes, the cleaner was coiled up into a tangled mess near the return port of the pool. I re-read the directions...." Read more
"...After doing so, the unit immediately went in reverse, tangling up the hose , encircling itself and getting trapped. Still does not work...." Read more
"Like all the others, the unit would back up and get entangled within itself. One of the jets would never work properly...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the tool. They mention that the bumper wheels regularly come off, crack, and wear out. Some customers also report that three of the five wheels have fallen off, causing the unit to be unstable and flip over.
"...10 years and I just ordered a new one because the hose has experienced some wear and tear and I was tired of having to re duct tape the leaks..." Read more
"...The hoses were made of thin PVC that would start to crack and wear out, eventually needing repaired or replaced...." Read more
"...However there is a problem with the wheels. The front wheel fell off the first day we installed it...." Read more
"...They do not last forever, usually two seasons and when it doesn't work as well a new, we purchase another one and keep the old one for parts and..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the pool pump. They mention that it occasionally flips over and sprays water out of the swimming pool. Some customers also report that the screws keep coming off and the water is not shooting out the jets. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and functionality of this product.
"...(the black part) scored (like an old car cylinder) which lets water bypass the rings - so just sticking in a new piston doesn't always correct the..." Read more
"...65, however, has been that it regularly flips over and shoots water OUT of the pool...." Read more
"...cover the entire pool and sometimes it turns over and dumps water out of the pool from the jets that propel the boat...." Read more
"...The plastic cover does not fit correctly and the unit leaks water so it doesn't have the pressure ir needs. Very disappointing 😞..." Read more
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I was skeptical about getting a pressure side cleaner, mostly because I really didn't understand how it was going to clean anything without suction. But a few freinds told me about Polaris and thier reputation. After reading a bunch of reviews I thought I would give it a try. And I am very glad that I did.
The unit comes very well packaged, the instructions are simple to follow. I had to trim the hoses since our pool is small, but was very easy to do. Just follow the instructions, it is well worth the time to do it the way they explain. It was all connected and ready to go in about 20 minutes.
At first I let the unit run with the bypass valve at the strongest setting. It moved around the pool quickly, but I was amazed at how much was in the collector bag over a short time. We had just bought this pool to replace an older one, and some of the decals ( bumper sticker size) that tell you not to dive had come loose. Polaris picked these up easily, lots of pine needles, leaves, twigs etc.. In about an hour the bag was 1/2 full and the pool looked about as good as it would have had I used the old way of vacuuming.
Next I adjusted the bypass as someone else suggested, so that the flow was about medium to low. What I noticed was that the collector bag and tail seemed to stay on the pool floor longer at this setting. So I let it do its thing, and came out to check the pool a few hours later. I was very happy to see a completely spotless pool. Energy wise I would have had the fliter running for a few hours anyway so having Polaris run during that time was a nice plus.
But the biggest plus is that you don't fill your filter with debris using Polaris. It uses a strong stream to "Sweep" the pool with the debris getting caught in the collector bag. I will never go back to that old style vacuum after seeing this little gem work.
In closing this is a must have for any pool owner. It comes at a great price, I am thinking that the savings in DE and filter life will probably pay for this in a very short time. That plus all the time I have now instead of having to vacuum the pool.
I read a few reviews that complained about some sort of bag not being included? I am not sure if they are reffering to a storage bag, but I am extremely happy with this unit. I have a tote I keep next to the pool where Polaris goes when I am not using it.
Just be sure to follow the instructions and you'll have the cleanest pool on the block :)
I decided to look at the "pressure side cleaners". Let me just say that this cleaner does just as well if not better than the previous "return side cleaners I've used. Plus there are advantages to the pressure side cleaner. First and foremost. The skimmer basket remains open to clear the surface debris; not the case with return side cleaners. Also the pressure side cleaners have a quick connect which you easily attach and disconnect when you want; return side cleaners use a plate to insert into the skimmer. This allows the basket inside to collect debris which can fill, get blocked and allow the pump to "run dry" causing it to overheat and possibly burn out. Plus, once the skimmer basket is blocked you lose suction and the hose unit stops working, hose connection (plate) floats and you have to set the unit up again after cleaning out the basket. This is a real pain. The Polaris floats on the surface dragging a fine mesh bag by means of a pressurized hose.. The upper unit automatically moves forward and then backwards while the bag travels along the bottom, going up along the wall and flipping so it doesn't get tangled. The debris gets collected in the bag. This process is a lot faster than the crawling type cleaner. And this thing is very quiet, no pulsating noise to listen to. When cleaning the bag is needed I find that removing the bag from the unit when I'm in the pool (while the cleaner is running) and turning it inside out, I can then use the jet stream to cleanse the bag, then just re-attach. Adding chemicals? This really helps by distributing everything throughout the pool. No more warm and cool spots in the pool also. One final note. I bought an 8' extension hose figuring I would need it, I didn't. If you follow the directions it says the hose should be 4' from the furthest wall. The hose that comes with the unit seemed to be greater than 4' from my furthest wall, so I attached the extension hose and ran it for about 10 minutes and found it made it too long. I took measurements and was about to cut the hose to the needed length and found that the original hose will stretch after being used for a short period of time. No need for the extension and no need for cutting. I'll keep the extra hose for emergency repairs if needed. The difference between this and the 165 is simply the hose length. Pools with deep ends may need additional length added to the bag end. In ground pools use a different model because the hoses are thicker for wall material vs. vinyl walls.
Sorry for the long review, but I wanted to cover it fully.