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Repost..Vacuums, Never got answers

September 18th, 2004 · 2 Comments

After reading the posts on the Polaris vacuum, I’m curious about something.
We had a inground, gunite pool put in about 3 years ago by Blue Haven
Pools. It came with a vacuum that works fairly well though it has a
tendency to run in circles at the deep end. So, I’m considering getting
another one but hae some questions.
Our vacuum works off a dedicated return line (it goes to the vacuum and to
our rock waterfall only) but works off the regular (1.5hp, I think) pump.
The posts about the Polaris talk about a timer and a separate pump so am I
limited to the type I can get to replace this one. I’m not sure of the mfg
as I’m currently at work, but I posted last week and mentioned the mfg.
Thanks for your help.

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2 responses so far ↓

  • 1 janis_40 // Sep 21, 2004 at 2:47 am

    In a message dated 6/3/2003 2:50:39 AM Central Daylight Time,
    larry@… writes:
    What does the vacuume look like? Does it have a bag, three wheels or four, a
    big hose or one that looks like a garden hose. If you have a dedicated line
    there is a possibility that you could adapt a polaris.
    Ken (electricjet)

  • 2 janis_40 // Sep 30, 2004 at 1:00 am

    In a message dated 6/3/2003 11:08:45 AM Central Daylight Time,
    larry@… writes:
    You can convert the Jandy line to use a Polaris. You will need the fittings
    in the pool and to cut the line and install a booster pump as well as install
    a timeclock for the booster pump.
    Ken (electricjet)

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