Monthly Archives: March 2015

Polaris Pool Pumps Vac-Sweep 280 Works Well and Good Cleaner

Polaris Pool Pump

Polaris Pool Pump

The Polaris pool pump Vac-Sweep 280 pressure-side pool cleaner works in all in-ground pools and requires a booster pump. It is powered by double jets, providing greater vacuum power and faster cleaning (3 hours or less). The Polaris 280 easily connects to a dedicated pressure line and sweeps, scrubs, and vacuums all surfaces of the pool. The pressure cleaner is equipped with a single chamber filter bag where it captures large debris such as leaves, acorns, pebbles, and other small to large debris. Its unique filter bag removes debris before it reaches your cheap pool pumps basket or filter, prolonging the life of your filtration system.

The 280 requires a separately available booster pump, such as the PB4-60. Polaris pool pumps are specifically designed to operate your cleaner at optimum cleaning efficiency. The compact, rugged design allows for maximum performance.

What’s in the Box
280 Pressure-side pool cleaner; 31-foot hose kit; single chamber filter bag; and operating instructions.

Polaris Pool Pump

Polaris Pool Pump

About Polaris
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 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.

Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools Very Good for the Price

Above Ground Pool Pumps

Above Ground Pool Pumps

i bought this to hook up to a 16×48 pool..I uncovered the pool from the winter and it was a dark green..I hooked this pump up and in two days my pool is crystal clear…Could not believe the diffrence in this pump and the garbage filter above ground pool pumps sends with it…I highly recommend this pump you will not be dissatisfied.

This year I opened up my Intex pool pump with algae and leaves – much like pond water. I picked up a pool pump cartridge cleaner and twice it broke down. It just could not keep up with pulling out the dead algae and continually bogged down. Instead of purchasing more filters, I decided on the sand pump. My 16 year old son and I hooked this up in about 20 minutes – and had it running immediately. I had to backwash it often at first as it was pulling out the algae – which had begun to grow again. After running 24 hours, the water was blue and another 24 hours it was clear. You can now see the bottom of the pool pumps.

Above Ground Pool Pumps

Above Ground Pool Pumps

I have it paired with my salt water chlorinator (which is totally worth the money) and it is so easy to clean out and operate! A few toggles of the top lever – and you have cleaned and rinsed the sand – and one more move of the lever and it is back to pumping. If you are going to want to enjoy summer without doing all that work – get this – and I am so excited that this Intex pool pump is going to last when the little motors in the cartridge ones really can’t make it through more than one season. I would also advise getting the pump seperate from the chlorinator. If paired up and one side goes down – it is much more expensive to replace. I have had my chlorinator for four years and it has not failed me yet. So happy with that purchase as well.

Pentair 340039 Pool Pump Exceeded and Expectations

Pentair Pool Pump

Pentair Pool Pump

The Pentair pool pump Superflo single-speed, 1-1/2-horsepower moves more water more efficiently for lower operating cost and super-quiet operation. Plus, by performing with less effort, there’s simply less wear and tear and that means longer life for a higher return on your pump investment. Specifically designed for in ground pools, the Superflo features thick walled body parts, a heavy-duty 56 square flange motor, and highly engineered hydraulics. SuperFlo’s silent running capability and small footprint allow it to easily drop into a compact equipment pad. The Cam and Ramp lid locks in place with a quarter-turn. SuperFlo is a direct replacement for the Hayward Super Pump.

The SuperFlo high performance pump meets all the criteria for a superior pool, spa or water feature Pentair pool pump. It’s super energy-efficient, super quiet and super easy to maintain. Plus, it’s designed with innovative materials that will stand up to the most demanding installations and conditions. This pump is self-priming for quick, easy start-up and has been performance and pressure tested to ensure superior quality.

My Stay-Rite 1.5 HP pump, which died, was no longer available. I called Stay-Rite and their replacement was over $500.00. I did a lot of research for pool pumps. Based on reviews for this Pentair pool pump some said it said it was noisy and others said had leaks I was still satisfied that the overall opinion was that it was quiet and the majority of customers were impressed with the actual performance. The pump arrived after 5 days. My wife and I replaced the Stay-Rite in a hour or less. We had to raise the new pump onto blocks and re-run the discharge PVC. The couplers made the replacement very easy. After first priming the filter and pump volute I fired it up. I have to say this IS quiet and it does have superior suction and pressure to my similarly spec Stay-Rite. It’s been 5 days now and I am completely satisfied and I highly recommend this unit.