Proper buoyancy is critical for pressure-side pool cleaners to maintain correct body angle and consistent movement. The Polaris 280 Head Float is a genuine OEM replacement designed to keep the front of the cleaner properly balanced during operation. When the head float becomes waterlogged, cracked, or missing, the cleaner may nose-dive, drag on the pool surface, or lose effective sweeping and wall-climbing performance.

This head float mounts to the front of the cleaner and provides controlled lift, allowing the cleaner to glide smoothly across the pool floor while maintaining proper hose and sweep alignment. Replacing a worn or saturated head float restores the cleaner’s intended operating position and overall efficiency.

The Polaris 280 head float is commonly replaced during routine maintenance or when diagnosing poor cleaner balance.

Restores Proper Cleaner Balance and Buoyancy

The head float counteracts the weight of the cleaner body and hose, preventing the unit from tipping forward or digging into the pool surface. Loss of buoyancy can significantly reduce cleaning effectiveness.

The Polaris 280 head float restores proper lift at the front of the cleaner, helping maintain smooth travel, stable movement, and consistent debris pickup.

Designed for Polaris Pressure-Side Cleaners

Manufactured to Polaris OEM specifications, this head float is designed to fit Polaris pressure-side cleaner models that rely on front-mounted buoyancy for balance.

Using the correct OEM float ensures proper size, buoyancy level, and secure attachment without interfering with cleaner operation.

Durable Construction for Pool Environments

Head floats are exposed to constant water immersion, pressure, and chemical-treated water. The Polaris 280 head float is constructed from durable, sealed materials designed to resist water absorption and degradation over time.

Its construction supports long service life and consistent buoyancy through extended cleaner operation.

Why Replacing the Head Float Matters

Buoyancy directly affects cleaner performance.

Replacing a worn head float helps:

• Prevent nose-diving or dragging

• Improve cleaner movement and coverage

• Maintain proper hose and sweep alignment

• Restore factory-intended cleaner balance

Routine replacement helps keep cleaners operating efficiently.

Product Specifications

Buy with Confidence from Benchmark Pool Supply

When you purchase the Polaris 280 Head Float from Benchmark Pool Supply, you’re buying from a locally owned pool supply retailer that understands pressure-side cleaner balance and OEM compatibility.

Benchmark Pool Supply supports homeowners and service professionals with genuine replacement parts, knowledgeable guidance, and convenient online ordering with in-store pickup. We stock the service-grade components that keep pool cleaners operating as designed.