{"product_id":"pentairwaterpoolandspainc_r36033","title":"Pentair Retainer Bar, Long | Vac-Mate Vacuum\/Skimmer | R36033","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair Retainer Bar, Long (R36033) is the OEM replacement long retainer bar for the Pentair Vac-Mate Vacuum\/Skimmer (R211100).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retainer bar secures the vacuum bag or debris collection component within the Vac-Mate assembly, keeping it properly positioned during operation. A damaged or missing retainer bar compromises the holding function of the unit, allowing the bag to shift and reducing collection efficiency. Replacing it with the correct OEM part restores proper fit and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); height: 58.7727px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 249, 250); height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 10px; height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentair Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 10px; height: 19.5909px;\"\u003eR36033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 10px; height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 10px; height: 19.5909px;\"\u003eRetainer Bar, Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 249, 250); height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 10px; height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 10px; height: 19.5909px;\"\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 10px;\"\u003e10.75\" x ~1\" (0.94)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFits Into\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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;\"\u003eVac-Mate Vacuum\/Skimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eR211100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLong retainer bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, confirm you need the \u003cem\u003elong\u003c\/em\u003e retainer bar (R36033). If your Vac-Mate uses a shorter retainer bar, a different part number applies. Check the part number on your existing bar or in your Vac-Mate's parts diagram to ensure you select the correct replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- wft:processed:manual:2026-04-06 --\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53971967705363,"sku":"R36033","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/pentair-retainer-bar-long-vac-mate-vacuum-skimmer-r36033.webp?v=1776804901","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/pentairwaterpoolandspainc_r36033","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}