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Zodiac F5B Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 Black Max Pressure Side Pool Cleaner

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 151 ratings

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Brand Zodiac
Model Name F5B
Color black
Power Source Manual
Assembly Required No

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  • Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 Black Max pressure side pool cleaner
  • Works in all in-ground pools; requires Polaris booster pump
  • Ready to connect to 1.5-inch dedicated pressure cleaner line. Includes 31-feet of feed hose
  • Automatically vacuums, sweeps and scrubs your pool from top to bottom in 3 hours or less. Runs independently off the power of its own booster pump (Booster Pump Sold Separately)

Customer ratings by feature

Tech Support
4.5 4.5
Easy to install
4.1 4.1
Suction power
3.9 3.9
Value for money
3.8 3.8

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This Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 Black Max pressure side pool cleaner works in all in-ground pools; requires Polaris booster pump. Palletized in multiples of 16 units, single unit available. Ready to connect to 1.5-inch dedicated pressure cleaner line. Includes 31-feet of feed hose.

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Value for money
3.8
3.5
4.6
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Easy to install
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Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
151 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of installation, value, appearance and stickiness of the pool vacuum. For example, they mention it does its job well, it's easy to set up and that it'll clean the pool in all areas. That said some complain about the stickiness.

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32 customers mention26 positive6 negative

Customers like the quality of the pool vacuum. They say it does its job well, runs great, and is an outstanding cleaner. Some customers also mention that it works great right out of the box and is a good quality product. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...It worked well for couple of years. Then, my pool guy to me that we need to re-build it. I ordered a rebuild kit, and I did it myself...." Read more

"...I couldn't be happier so far. It does it's job well.Only time will tell if it holds up or not...." Read more

"...was so full of ash, soot and fire debris, but this sweeper did such a fabulous job...." Read more

"...Our new Polaris (Dewey) works great right out of the box and with the longer hose is able to reach further to clean the entire pool!..." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation process of the pool vacuum to be easy. They mention that it's all assembled for them and works perfectly.

"...I ordered a rebuild kit, and I did it myself. It was not difficult...." Read more

"...up valve, quick release wall connect, floats, swivels, and it's all assembled for you...." Read more

"...It was any easy install as everything was basically the same as the previous 280 but not quite what we expected with its operation...." Read more

"...Does not hang up at all. Good suction and easy to set up." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the pool vacuum. They mention that it is well priced and does a nice job cleaning the pool in all areas.

"...Even if it does break, repair parts are easy to find and priced well compared to all the new product spare parts." Read more

"...I could not be happier. This was money well spent." Read more

"...a NEW 280 (in black) was a perfect solution: all new parts AND a great price.The unit has been working well for some time...." Read more

"Received the Polaris in 3 days, $100 cheaper than pool stores, easy to set up and works perfectly!" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the pool vacuum. They mention that it looks great and is surprised with the 3 wheel design.

"...This black one looks much better. It almost disappears.The Black Max 280 performs admirably...." Read more

"Bought this to replace my dads legend and happily surprised with the 3 wheel design. Does not hang up at all. Good suction and easy to set up." Read more

"...It looks great and since it is a Polaris, our pool is always clean!" Read more

"Ordered on April 4. Received and running in the pool on April 8. Looks great in newly resurfaced peeble sheen pool...." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stickiness of the pool vacuum. They mention that it gets stuck in corners and does not stay at the bottom well. Some customers also say that the hose stays twisted and knotted. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and performance of this product.

"...It would run for 3 minutes and get stuck in a corner no matter how you adjusted it...." Read more

"...The Polaris can’t handle any of it. The stupid thing knots itself up in the corner three times a day...." Read more

"...Pool cleaner stays hung up on steps/pump hose/intake. Hose stays twisted and knotted...." Read more

"...Product also does not have suction or move once installed. Pump is new and has great pressure...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the pool vacuum. They mention that one of the wheels had broken off, and the gears somehow broke.

"...The last one began with the gears somehow breaking and, thus, the wheels wouldn't turn efficiently...." Read more

"Opened up the package and one of the wheels had broken off. I saw this model at my neighbor's pool and he said it worked well...." Read more

"The wheel axle broke when I was assembling it out of the box." Read more

"Item was broken" Read more

Missing hose
2 Stars
Missing hose
Wheels did not turn, so no movement in pool. My husband was super frustrated. Then, I Compared old cleaner to new & the hose to generate the turning of the wheels was completely missing. Instead of returning, we utilized hose off our old cleaner & added to new one.
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