How to Remove and Replace Polaris Vac-Sweep 180 Adjustment Screw

Welcome back, ePoolSupply supporters and followers! In today's blog, I will be going over how to adjust the sweep hose adjustment screw. I will also be going over the product and have added a picture so you know exactly what you are looking for. At the very bottom of the blog, there will be a YouTube video our pool professional has made to show you how to do this and give you some tips and tricks. Keep on reading to learn how to do this quick fix! 

About The Product 

The adjustment screw (B20) is a replacement part made by Polaris. The same high-grade materials were used for the original factory part. Making it a trusted and genuine OEM product. This adjustment screw was designed to be a part of the sweep hose barb. Its job is to allow you to adjust the amount of high-pressure water that comes from the WMS and is dispersed through the barb and out of the end of the sweep hose. This gives the sweep hose the power to sweep back and forth just like a broom. Agitating the dirt and debris that lies on the surface of your pool so that way the cleaner can suck up these items.

You can find this part on the backside of the cleaner near the thrust jet. Great troubleshooting tip if you're having issues with the sweep hose spraying a lot of water out of the pool onto the deck, windows, or any other objects or people. If you use the adjustment screw on the barb to adjust the amount of pressure coming out of the hose it can correct this issue. However, we would also recommend buying the Tail Sweep Pro (sold here on our site) as it diverts water back into the pool as the sweep hose operates.

How To Adjust The Screw

You do not need any tool for this, the screw can be hand tightened. If it is too difficult to do with your hands, the best tool to use will be an Allen wrench since it is an Allen screw. It is not suggested to use pliers because you could risk breaking the plastic feed mast. If you unscrew or loosen it, that will increase the pressure to the sweep hose. This will also reduce pressure on the other portions of the cleaner. If you tighten the screw, it will reduce the pressure on the sweep hose. If you tighten it all the way, it will not close it will just reduce the pressure to the lowest it can go. If you have any questions about this or need help please contact us and we can help you to the best of our ability.

In this video, our pool professional walks you through how to remove and replace the Adjustment Screw (Sweep Hose) (B20) for the Polaris Vac-Sweep 180 pressure side pool cleaner. This adjustment screw was designed to be a part of the sweep hose barb. Its job is to allow you to adjust the amount of high-pressure water that comes from the WMS and is dispersed through the barb and out of the end of the sweep hose. This gives the sweep hose the power to sweep back and forth just like a broom. Agitating the dirt and debris that lies on the surface of your pool so that way the cleaner can suck up these items. Great troubleshooting tip if you're having issues with the sweep hose spraying a lot of water out of the pool onto the deck, windows, or any other objects or people. If you use the adjustment screw on the barb to adjust the amount of pressure coming out of the hose it can correct this issue. However, we would also recommend buying the Tail Sweep Pro (sold here on our site) as it diverts water back into the pool as the sweep hose operates.