Zodiac 6-120-00 Polaris Vac-Sweep 165 Pressure Side Pool Cleaner
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Brand | Zodiac |
Model Name | 6-120-00 |
Material | Vinyl |
Power Source | Manual |
Item Weight | 16.9 Pounds |
About this item
- Polaris Vac-Sweep 165 pressure side pool cleaner
- Works in all in-ground vinyl or fiberglass pools
- Operates on pool circulation pump
- Ready to connect to 1.5-inch threaded return line.Includes 32-feet of float hose
- Kindly, read through installation manual (PDF) under product description for installation and trouble shooting steps
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Delivery | Get it Mar 29 - Apr 1 | — | Get it as soon as Thursday, Mar 28 | — | Get it Apr 1 - 3 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Mar 31 |
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Value for money | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.5 | — | — |
Suction power | 3.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | — | — |
Sold By | Four Seasons Pool Supply | In The Swim Pool Supplies | US Parts Center | In The Swim Pool Supplies | WaterRiders. | Molidan |
power source | Manual | ac | — | ac | Manual | — |
style | In Ground | In Ground | Cleaner | In Ground | — | — |
batteries required | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
weight | 16.9 pounds | — | 6.2 pounds | 26 pounds | — | — |
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Product Description
Product Description
6-120-006-120-00
From the Manufacturer
Polaris' best in-ground automatic pool cleaner for vinyl or fiberglass surfaces, the Polaris 165 operates with the pump and filtration systems normally found on these pools, and installs in just minutes. Powered by the pressure of clean water returning to the pool, the 165 uses a patented jet sweep assembly that blows water against the pool wall to loosen debris in hard-to-reach places even if the pool has an uneven bottom. Its easy-to-remove filter bag captures debris before it reaches your pump basket or filter. Vacuums the bottom and sweeps the side in three hours or less, circulating clean filtered water throughout your pool while cleaning.
Product information
Item Weight | 16.9 pounds |
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Manufacturer | Zodiac |
ASIN | B002HRET1A |
Item model number | 6-120-00 |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #153,665 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #9 in Pressure Pool Cleaners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Customers like the ease of installation of the pool cleaner. For example, they mention it's easy to set up and use, and it saves them a lot of time. That said, some complain about the backwards movement. Opinions are mixed on quality, performance, value, water return, and movement.
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Customers find the installation of the pool cleaner to be easy. They mention that it saves them a lot of time and makes their pool hassle free.
"...In short, it saves me a lot of time and effort and cleans the pool better than I could manually...." Read more
"...Very easy to hook up and use. Only issue that I encounter is that it seems to prefer one side/end of the pool...." Read more
"The pool Vac was easy to install. The only confusing part of the instructions was when it said to cut the hose to fit your pool...." Read more
"...This is my second one were call ours Nessy. lol but it sure makes your pool hassle free." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the pool cleaner. Some mention that it does an excellent job cleaning an above ground vinyl pool, while others say that it's the worst pool cleaner they have ever had. Some say that the cleaner gets a lot of debris, while other say that although it picks up debris, it doesn't pick up dirt as well.
"This cleaner performs very well. I have used sever other types gliders and mechanical, this cleaner performs just as good...." Read more
"...In short, it saves me a lot of time and effort and cleans the pool better than I could manually...." Read more
"...for picking up objects such as small rocks or twigs, but it didn't pick up dirt as well" Read more
"...Very happy that we did, as it cleaned up all of the dirt and leaves that had fallen in. Very easy to hook up and use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the pool cleaner. Some mention that it works well for their pool and keeps the pool clean, while others say that it didn't work well, the jets have never worked properly, and the unit has already malfunctioned. Some customers also mention that the product is stiff and spends a lot of time coiled up in one end of the swimming pool.
"...used sever other types gliders and mechanical, this cleaner performs just as good. Doesn't get stuck and doesn't shoot water out of the pool...." Read more
"...and they sent me a new internal mechanism for free but it still did not work well. I would not recommend this pool vac." Read more
"it worked well for picking up objects such as small rocks or twigs, but it didn't pick up dirt as well" Read more
"...couple that with a hose that is way too stiff this thing spends so much time coiled up in one end of the pool it look like a snake sitting on the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's a great value for the product and well worth the investment, while others say it'll be a waste of money.
"...that I'm very pleased with this purchase, definitely feel it was worth the money." Read more
"...Really love it. And the price is right!" Read more
"...We replaced the part, but it did not fix the problem. It is basically worthless and is less than a year old." Read more
"Great value for the product, it has kept the pool crystal clear so far. We only use a couple times a week...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the water return of the pool. Some mention that it works well and circulates the water, while others say that it flips over and water goes everywhere, draining the pool, and the unit briefly sprays water out of the swimming pool.
"...-Hose rubbed itself raw and eventually sprung a leak.-Minor damage to my pool." Read more
"...leaves in the fall; and this cleaner keeps the leaves out and circulates the water so that the filter works more effectively...." Read more
"...water flow and if you get too much it flips over and water goes everywhere draining your pool...." Read more
"...a replacement of the same thing and I have to reattach parts, my pool almost drained...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the movement of the pool cleaner. Some mention that it moves well in their pool, has few moving parts, and goes all around the pool. Others say that the length of the hose makes it move very slowly.
"...Works so easy . Uses return water and goes all around the pool...." Read more
"Takes along time to get entire pool. but it works at lower pump speeds so I just put it on when the pump runs for 8 hours at night...." Read more
"The device itself seems clever and innovative, and it moves well in my pool. However, the debris-catching bag is seriously flawed...." Read more
"The lenght of the hose made it move very slowly. i have a 20 x 40 rectangle pool and I needed the lenght to get to the longer lenght." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the backwards feature of the pool cleaner. They mention that it only goes in circles and tangles up. Some customers also say that the bottom unit will loop around and spray water out. Overall, some customers are not happy with their purchase and recommend sending it back to the store.
"...Also, once in a great while, the bottom unit will loop around and briefly spray water out of the pool...." Read more
"Within months of having the vac-sweep it stopped going back and forth and would only go in circles, which caused it to tangle itself up...." Read more
"...The only cautionary note is that the pool Vac may flip when it moves over the steps...." Read more
"...The stiff hose and the malfunctioning Randomizer means it goes in circles constantly...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the tangling of the product. They mention that the hose to the debris bag is too long and it tangles up.
"...going back and forth and would only go in circles, which caused it to tangle itself up...." Read more
"...Perhaps the hose to the debris bag is too long so I will have to shorten it...." Read more
"...So I am happy with it. It tangled up on itself a lot but once I got the hosing lengths and water pressure just right I see less of that...." Read more
"It is good for about 3 minutes then tangles itself up .... over and over... not with the money I have had 3 in the pay 5 years... the first one was..." Read more
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It took some trial and error to get the hoses set to the right length for my pool, but after about three tries I have it set properly, and it will clean the entire pool well. It does occasionally get stuck on one of the ladders and I will have to reach in to dislodge it. Also, once in a great while, the bottom unit will loop around and briefly spray water out of the pool. I suppose it might surprise you and get you wet if you're standing near the pool when that happens, but hey, don't you expect to possibly get wet when you're near the pool?
There is a little screen in the hose at the end that connects to the pool jet; I had trouble with that screen filling with small debris, so I removed it. As long as the debris is small enough to not block the jets within the Polaris itself, it will not cause a problem. If larger debris does get stuck, it can be taken apart to clean it. This thing has basically only one internal moving part and does not look like it should break down easily.
The thing is fun to watch, too. We named ours Harold. He's lower maintenance than our dogs.
Update: I measured the pool depth at the deep end, again and consulted the instruction manual about the length of the tube that hangs from the Polaris unit to the bottom of the pool. I made sure that the tube that hangs to the bottom of the pool was no more than what was described in the manual, if anything it is a little shorter than what was suggested. I next adjusted the pool vac's valve that fits onto the pool's outflow so that the Polaris unit was moving no faster than a steady walk. These two adjustments seem to have done the job.
Update: I bought this item in August 2012 and by December 2013, I had to replace the hoses and parts of the internal mechanism. It never worked well after replacing those parts. I called the store and they sent me a new internal mechanism for free but it still did not work well. I would not recommend this pool vac.
- Worked fairly effectively for two months.
- Attractive looking.
Cons:
- Stopped working after two months. It is suppose to change directions but it just gets stuck in one spot and does not back up. The manual says to take it apart and remove any debris that might be clogging it so I opened it up but nothing was clogging it, just stopped working.
-Plastic is cheap and a piece broke off.
-Hose rubbed itself raw and eventually sprung a leak.
-Minor damage to my pool.