{"product_id":"pentairwaterpoolandspainc_360242","title":"Pentair Vacuum Tube Kit | Racer \/ Racer LS Pressure-Side Cleaner | 360242","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair Vacuum Tube Kit (360242) is the OEM replacement vacuum tube kit for the Pentair Racer and Racer LS pressure-side pool cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #FFEAA7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0; color: #856404;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT: KIT LISTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis listing is a kit — not a single tube. All components included in the OEM vacuum tube kit are contained in this one purchase.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vacuum tube assembly channels suction through the Racer cleaner's internal drive system, enabling the pressure-side debris pickup that keeps the cleaner moving and collecting. When the vacuum tube is cracked, kinked, or worn, the cleaner loses suction efficiency and debris collection performance drops. Replacing the full kit restores the factory vacuum path. Match part number 360242 to your existing component before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentair Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e360242\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eKit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFits Into\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair Racer — Racer Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRACER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair Racer LS — Racer Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRACER LS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRacer LS replacement part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompatibility is based on Pentair parts documentation and available OEM records. This is not an exhaustive list. For certainty, verify the part number in your equipment's manual or on the original part itself before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the cleaner is disassembled for this service, inspect the hose connections and drive bag for wear — replacing worn components at the same time avoids a second teardown. Confirm the part number 360242 matches what is printed or molded on your existing vacuum tube assembly before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wft:processed:manual:2026-04-04 --\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53950538481939,"sku":"360242","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/pentair-vacuum-tube-kit-racer-racer-ls-pressure-side-cleaner-360242-4.webp?v=1780912883","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/pentairwaterpoolandspainc_360242","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}