Pentair R201716 replacement silt socks, 3 pack, for MiniVac and Vac-MatePentair Replacement Silt Socks for MiniVac and Vac-Mate Vacuum/Skimmer, 3 Pack, R201716 In stock$1399
Pentair R201716 replacement silt socks, 3 pack, for MiniVac and Vac-Mate
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Pentair Replacement Silt Socks for MiniVac and Vac-Mate Vacuum/Skimmer, 3 Pack, R201716

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Quick overview

  • Three to a pack Enough to keep spares on hand through a season of vacuuming.
  • Catches fine silt The sock traps the fine material that passes straight through a coarse basket.
  • Fits MiniVac and Vac-Mate One sock covers both Pentair vacuum and skimmer units.
  • Keeps silt out of the filter Trapping the fine stuff at the vacuum head means less loading on the filter downstream.
  • Genuine Pentair Part number R201716, the factory replacement.
  • A consumable, not a repair Silt socks are meant to be changed as they load and wear, so buying a pack is normal service.
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Product details

Pentair R201716 is the replacement silt sock for the MiniVac and the Vac-Mate vacuum and skimmer, sold three to a pack.

What a silt sock is for

A vacuum basket stops leaves and the obvious debris, but fine silt goes straight through it. The sock is a fine mesh bag that sits in the flow path and holds that material back at the vacuum instead of letting it travel on. The immediate benefit is water that clears rather than clouding as you vacuum, and less fine sediment loading the filter afterwards.

They are consumables

Silt socks load up, and eventually the mesh wears or tears. That is normal, which is why they come in a pack of three. Keeping spares on the shelf means a torn sock does not stop a vacuum session.

Fitment

This is the genuine Pentair part for the MiniVac and the Vac-Mate vacuum and skimmer.

Specifications
Brand Pentair
Manufacturer part number R201716
UPC 788379007065
Type Silt sock
Quantity 3 pack
Fits Pentair MiniVac, Vac-Mate vacuum and skimmer
Shipping weight 0.05 lb
Ships Parcel

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Questions and answers

What people ask about this product, answered by our pool techs.

How many socks come in a pack?
Three.
What does the silt sock actually do?
It is a fine mesh bag that catches silt and fine debris as water passes through the vacuum, so that material does not travel on into the filter.
Which units does it fit?
The Pentair MiniVac and the Vac-Mate vacuum and skimmer.
How often should I change one?
Change it when it stops passing water freely or when the mesh starts to tear. They are consumables and wear out with use, which is why they are sold in packs.
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