Polaris Vac Sweep 380 Review

Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 Features At A Glance

Thanks for stopping by for my Polaris Vac Sweep 380 Review! As you no-doubt know, swimming pool cleaning can sometimes feel like an uphill battle.

Being essentially nothing more than large vats of stagnant water, a combination of chemicals, filters, and manual effort is needed to keep them clean and germ-free. Thus, pool cleaning is a chore that can often take up the entire day and keep you from doing other more meaningful activities.

But in this age of technological innovation, several solutions have been presented to answer many pool owners’ demands of easier pool maintenance.

With all that being said, not all pool cleaning products are created equally:

• Some of them are nothing more than cash grabs that end up costing you more than what you’re willing to pay. 
• Other though are investments that pay you back in the long term. 

Why Should You Listen to me?

Great question! I've been swimming since before I could walk, and I've been a swimming pool owner my entire adult life.

During that time I've tested and gone through quite a few robotic pool cleaners, so I like to think I know my stuff!

I was able to get ahold of the Polaris Vac Sweep 380 for a full MONTH, so for this review, we’ll be looking at this pressure pool cleaner, the Polaris Vac Sweep 380, and see if it's a dud of a pool cleaner, or is there more to it than your average pool cleaner?

Polaris Vac Sweep 380 Features

Let's dig into what makes this tick!

Excellent Maneuverability

This pressure-side pool cleaner climbs walls and maneuvers over stairs, picking up large debris such as leaves, acorns, and pebbles.

The great thing about its robust but minimalist design is that if you have a run-of-the-mill kind of pool with blue tiles, the Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 blends in nicely, being almost unnoticeable once in the water.

Its excellently crafted wheels also do not scratch or damage the pool’s surface, something a lot of other pool cleaners tend to do.

Maximizes Water Circulation and Filtration

One of the best things about pressure pool cleaners is that they ensure water is constantly moving in your pool.

When water remains stagnant, it tends to collect dirt and produce algae faster. Better water circulation also allows for proper heat distribution, making sure the pool is always at comfortable temperatures for some splashing fun.

The Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 has this down, distributing heated water to the deepest parts of the pool as it cleans.

Another great thing about the Polaris Vac-Sweep 380’s power to circulate water effectively is that it will completely clean your pool in a few hours, giving you and your family more time to enjoy it.

Large Capacity Zippered Filter Bag

If you’ve had a pool for some time, you’d know that it’s the little repetitive things associated with maintenance that grates on patience.

For example, many pool cleaners are powerful devices that, for some reason, have very, very small filter bags.

This means that you constantly have to check and see if it’s full every 30 minutes or so, especially if your pool is extra dirty. It’s a good thing the makers of this unit had better sense. 

The Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 collects and deposits debris before it reaches the pump basket or filter, reducing filter cleanings up to 80 percent, thus prolonging the life of the filtration system and reducing maintenance time.

The filter bag is also see-through, making it much easier to tell if it's full or not. 

Comes With Add-Ons

With a purchase of the Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 Pressure-side pool cleaner, you also get a 31-foot hose kit; deck or wall mount; and operating instructions.

Though not particularly standout additions, they’re still great things to have that go a long way for ease and convenience. 

Our Observations

The Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 pressure cleaner works in all in-ground pools and requires a booster pump which is sadly sold separately.

The Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 requires a separately available booster pump, such as the PB4-60 booster pump. Polaris pressure pumps are specifically designed to operate your cleaner at optimum cleaning efficiency.

One thing that we absolutely LOVED about it is that it’s powered by triple jets.

This means the Polaris Vac-Sweep 380 sweeps, scrubs, and vacuums the bottom, walls, and steps of any pool, no matter the size or shape, and it holds debris in its single chamber filter bag.

A few more things we noticed and liked:

• We found that its unique filter bag removes debris before it reached our pump basket, which should help in prolonging the life of our filtration system!
• When the 380 got stuck, the way so many pool cleaners tend to do, an in-line backup valve automatically frees the Polaris Vac-Sweep 380, and if it gets cornered it keeps up cleaning without interruption.
• Also worth noting is that the pool cleaner comes with a warranty but you should take note that the manufacturers’ warranties may not apply in all cases. It does depend on factors such as the use of the product, where the product was purchased, or who you purchased the product from. That being said, please review the warranty carefully, and contact the manufacturer if you have any questions.

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