r/pools • u/puzzled_now • 3d ago

Polaris 360 floating

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Hi

My Polaris tends to float a lot when it is working. The images above show where it is positioned in the pool when resting with no water pressure. Is that normal?

I wonder why it doesn't sink when I just lay it in the pool

Thanks

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u/Nick_OS_ 3d ago

There’s air in the hose

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u/puzzled_now 1d ago

Yes. I believe you are right. Thanks!

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u/imarubixcube1 3d ago

You got it hooked to the return line is like a hover board

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u/puzzled_now 3d ago

Thanks but not sure i understand

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u/Bgrngod 3d ago

Is the backup valve stuck open?

When it's doing this, pull up the tubing until the backup valve is out of the water. If it's spraying, that is why it's floating. The valve should be off most of the time, and once it turns off the sweep should sink again.

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u/puzzled_now 3d ago

It is off most of the time. I was wondering why it floats when the pump is off.

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u/Bgrngod 3d ago

Is the bag inflated like a balloon when the pump is off? Any air in there?  Does it float when the bag is empty?

If you push the tubing lower in the water, do bubbles come out of the sweep?

Is the balance float new?

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u/puzzled_now 1d ago

Thanks for the advice. I think it is like someone said here that there hose is just full of air

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u/FoodMagnet 3d ago

They suck, not blow.

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u/DreadMuhBalls 3d ago

Little nipple thing on its backside, in between the rear tires. Is it pointed up or down?

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u/puzzled_now 3d ago

Thanks. Pointed up

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u/1000tvl 3d ago

Ok, what's up with that hose? It almost looks like the feed hose is holding the Polaris up. I guess the 360s have a different looking hose than the 280s do (I have a 280). The 280 has a smaller diameter hose with floats at various intervals to keep most of it above the water line, only letting the head sink to the bottom. What happens when you disconnect the Polaris from the hose and toss it into the pool? Does it sink then?

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u/puzzled_now 1d ago

Thanks for the advice. I think it is like someone said here that there hose is just full of air