If you’d rather spend your spring and summer enjoying your pool rather than keeping it swim-ready for guests, you should check out the Polaris P825 Sport. This handy little device takes the hassle out of getting rid of pesky particles from your pool while also ensuring squeaky-clean walls. Let’s take a closer look at what the PolarisP825 Sport is all about.
2-Brush Cyclonic Vacuum System
One of the first things you need to know about the P825 Sport is that it doesn’t vacuum like any ordinary robotic pool cleaner. The cyclonic vacuuming system delivers more power than any previous Polaris robot, drawing it larger quantities of water and debris. Anything that the suction can’t loosen from your pool’s floor and/or walls, the dual brush rolls will handle with ease.
Wall Climbing Technology
What sets the P285 Sport apart from other models in Polaris’ lineup of robots is its sticky tracks. Previously, Polaris offered robots that exclusively used wheels, but this model’s design makes it better for cleaning rectangular pools with steep walls.
The P285 Sport has 2 cleaning modes: floors only and floors + walls. So, if any brown gunk gets caked onto the side of your pool, you will simply have to activate the second cleaning mode using the Surface Control System (remote control). The second mode also includes waterline scrubbing.
Built for 40-foot In-Ground Pools
Attached to the P285 Sport is a massive 50-foot-long cable. The cable allows the robot to move undisturbed across rectangular in-ground pools measuring 40 feet wide. It’s important to note that the P285 Sport’s cable is not anti-tangle or tangle-reducing, though very rarely, if ever, does it get caught in its own power cord, according to users.
4-liter Debris Canister with Transparent Lid
Another point that makes the P285 Sport unique is its massive debris canister. It’s rated at 4 liters, so you know it can hold cleaning sessions’ worth of debris before reaching max capacity. The best part is that you don’t have to manually open the robot to see how much room is left in the canister since it comes with a transparent lid.
Transport Caddy Included
Oftentimes, robotic pool cleaners do not come with their own caddy, forcing you to pick one up separately or leave the remote control on the ground, risking exposure to splash-out whenever someone cannon-balls into the pool.
This risk is not present in the P285 Sport, assuming you keep the provided transport caddy 10-15 feet away from the edge of your pool at all times. The transport caddy lets you move the robot and remote control in and out of storage without having the manually handle both devices.
Verdict: Quick, Effective, User-Friendly—The Whole Package!
Based on user reports, the Polaris P825 Sport is a fantastic automatic pool cleaner. It handles any kind of debris, from fine to large without issue, and can clean steep pool walls without falling over midway through. Everything you need to control the robot is available directly on the Surface Control System, which will sit comfortably atop the included transport caddy.
- AUTO POOL CLEANER: The Polaris P825 Robotic Cleaner deftly navigates all pool surfaces,...
- IN GROUND POOLS: Compatible with in ground swimming pools up to 40 ft.

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