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Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 Pressure-Side In-ground Pool Cleaner, Double Venturi Jet Powered, 31ft of Hose with an All Purpose Debris Bag

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Features

  • CLEANS IN 3 HOURS: Powered by a separate Polaris booster pump, dual venturi jets create strong vacuum power to reliably clean any in ground pool in 3 hours or less.
  • FOR IN-GROUND POOLS: Safe for all pool shapes and surfaces including vinyl, fiberglass, gunite, pebble, & tile.
  • Complete Coverage: The Vac Sweep 280 moves fluidly as it sweeps & scrubs the floor and walls of your pool- while its large 2.25" inlet picks up large debris other cleaner types can't.
  • CAPTURES LARGE DEBRIS: The pressure cleaner is equipped with a single chamber filter bag that captures small and large debris such as leaves, acorns, pebbles, and more.
  • WHAT'S INCLUDED: Polaris Vac Sweep 280 Pressure-Side Pool Cleaner, 31-feet of feed hose, & single chamber filter bag for capturing all types of common pool debris

Description

The Polaris 280 pressure-side pool cleaner (view larger). The Polaris 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 pump basket or filter, prolonging the life of your filtration system. The 280 requires a separately available booster pump, such as the PB4-60. Polaris pressure pumps are specifically designed to operate your cleaner at optimum cleaning efficiency. The compact, rugged design allows for maximum performance.What's in the Box280 Pressure-side pool cleaner; 31-foot hose kit; single chamber filter bag; and operating instructionsAbout PolarisPolaris 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.280 Pressure Side Pool CleanerAt a GlancePowered by double jets, cleans a pool faster (3 hours or less)Works in all in-ground pools of any size and shapeUnique filter bag removes debris before it reaches your pump basket or filterSweeps, scrubs, and vacuums the bottom and walls of your poolRuns off a booster pump (available separately)

Brand: Polaris


Model Name: Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 Pressure Side Pool Cleaner


Material: Plastic


Color: white


Product Dimensions: 23"L x 20"W x 10"H


Item Weight: 6.2 Pounds


Hose Length: 31 Feet


Special Feature: Faster Cleaning


Assembly Required: No


Control Method: Touch


Warranty Type: Limited


Efficiency: faster cleaning, greater vacuum power


Number of Batteries: Lithium Ion batteries required.


Battery Description: Battery Powered


Installation Type: Professional installation


UPC: 682428268264 753956520237 852669621351 738919003705


Global Trade Identification Number: 05


Product Dimensions: 20 x 23 x 10 inches


Item Weight: 6.2 pounds


Manufacturer: Fluidra


Item model number: F5


Batteries: Lithium Ion batteries required.


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great pool cleaner
We’ve had our independence pool for about 2 1/2 years, and this pool cleaner was what came with the pool. We loved how easy it was to schedule cleaning and always thought it did a good job until recently. We repurchased the exact same item and our pool is beautifully clean again! This cleaner saves us the cost of hiring a pool cleaning service. It’s simple to use and does a great job. Even if we have to repurchase every 3 treats or so, we feel it is well worth the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2026 by Traci Blanchard
    • Glad we bought it
Okay... it is pricey. That said, all we did was adjust the hose length and plug it in. Works perfectly and the best part is how clean the pool and the water look. So far, it picks up everything. No complaints.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2026 by Lakerat
    • Polaris 280 works well
Bought to replace another 280 which was not performing well after 5 years of use. Easy to set up, half an hour to measure out pipe lengths for the pool etc.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026 by Jonathan Lean
    • Great vacuum for leaves
We replaced our old Polaris 280 after 18 years! We tried a cheaper brand but returned it. The leaves were getting stuck in the neck of the net basket. The Polaris works much better for that. Gave 4 stars because sometimes gets stuck in the corner by our steps. All in all it works well!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2025 by janelldellamar
    • Polaris 280 versus Polaris 380
I have owned a Polaris 380 for the last 7 years and have had to replace the guts of it once already. Since doing this again would have cost $288 plus another ~$100 to have it rebuilt by a pool service, I decided to purchase a new Polaris 280 for $375. I have had the 280 for a few weeks now. The Polaris 280 model provides as good or better cleaning as my previous 380 model when it was new. By the way, my pool is about 14' x 37' and contains about 14,000 gallons of water. I read a review of the 280 vs 380 model on another website by someone claiming they had owned both models for several years. In it, they stated that the 280 model's internals require less frequent repair than the 380, that it's suction (cleaning action) is just as good, and that the drive train was more effective. As stated above, I can confirm that the Polaris 280 cleans my pool of debris and dirt as good or better than my 380 model when it was new. This is despite having only 2 jets versus the 380's 3 jets. I believe this could be due to the larger diamter throat on the suction pipe into the debris bag. As well, I can confirm that there is an extra gear drive on one side of the 280 model and it seems to be much more effectvie crawling on the bottom, up the walls, and onto the steps of the pool than my previous 380 model. Only time will tell whether it also requires less maintenance. Update April 26, 2013 The cleaning performance is the same after a year in service. I have an update on the maintenance. At about the 1 year mark, the plastic tab that connects the right front wheel to the body of the Polaris 280 broke so the wheel fell off. That's a disappointment, but the part is inexpensive and easy to replace so doesn't change my overall review of this model vs the 380. Just wish Polaris would fix this design problem. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2012 by Spouse of Ed in Texas
    • This is my third and LAST polaris pool cleaner.
I ordered this pool cleaner June 8, 2020. It arrived June 13. It went into operation on the 15th. On opening the box, the sidewall connector was cracked. No problem, I had an old one from my previous Polaris 280 that was still good. Big mistake. That was an omen. I should have returned the Polaris 280 pronto. But, I needed a pool cleaner. I had a connector. So I kept it. I noticed immediately that the new cleaner was not as robust or as efficient as my previous two. However, I figured I'd keep it and assumed that like so many things, the quality in recent years has diminished. But, as time passed, the pool cleaner got increasingly less effective. It got to the point that the cleaner would run 8 hours and NOT clean the pool. It would float above the bottom. It would float upside down. It would get stuck so bad that the wheels on the new Polaris are now scuffed up to the point that it look a year old. It would not go out of the deep end and when I pulled it to the shallow end myself, it would travel over leaves on the bottom of the pool and not suck them up and immediately travel back to the deep end. Finally, after I tried everything I knew to do, I called Amazon customer service on August 31. The rep was nice though not really helpful. Referred me to the seller - In The Swim Pool Supplies. The seller was not help helpful since the purchase was beyond the 30 day limit. The seller referred me to the manufacturer. I spoke with Jeremy at the Polaris customer service number [(800) 822-7933]. After a lengthy discussion, Jeremy said the Polaris pool cleaner needed to be repaired and that I would have to take it to an authorized service center. The closest place Jeremy found to my house was a one hour drive one way which mean that to drop it off and then pick it up, I'd have to drive 4 hours if traffic wasn't a problem. At one point, I think Jeremy was gonna replace the useless pool cleaner but his supervisor said no. I asked if they would pay postage to mail the non working device and he said no. So here I am, out $500-600 on a piece of crap and no one will help me. I asked for Polaris corporate number and no one will give it to me. I have had good service out of my first two Polaris 280 pool cleaners. Not this time. I have a booster pump and a liner pool. There was nothing in that pool that should have damaged the pool cleaner. Since it didn't work great right out of the box, I suspect what ever was wrong then only got worse. Buy at your own risk. If you don't return it before the 30 days after purchase is up, don't expect help from amazon, this seller or the manufacturer. I've wasted a lot of time trying to get help. Now I'm told I have to spend 4 more hours of my life on the road to go to an authorized repair center. In the mean time, I've been having to clean my pool manually despite spending a good bit of money on an automatic -pool cleaner. So disappointed with this purchase and even more disappointed with the pitiful customer service from amazon to seller to manufacturer. Update: Spoke with Mixer, customer service rep, at Fluidra yesterday. He listened patienty to my concerns and is sending a replacement pool cleaner. So thankful to find someone to help me with this. Mixer has renewed my trust in the company. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2015 by Penny Wyatt
    • Great Product.
This vac is just what you need to help keep your pool clean.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2026 by Kenneth

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