What is the difference between the Pentair Kreepy Krauly Pressure Side Pool Cleaners?

The following Pentair Kreepy Krauly Pressure Side Pool Cleaners are designed for different swimming pool applications. Whether you have a diving pool, play pool, or lap pool, Pentair has you covered with their line of pool cleaners.

Let’s take a closer look at the Pentair Letro Legend , Letro Legend II, and Racer:

Pentair Kreepy Krauly Letro Legend (LL505G)

The Pentair Kreepy Krauly Letro Legend is designed to be used in small to large size pools that do have an auxiliary booster pump. The unit is equipped with a small turbine, wide throat, debris bag check valve, 1 rear thrust jet, and two venturi jets. The Letro Legend uses a turbine, and drive shafts to provide forward drive to the cleaner’s front wheels.

Pentair 3/4 HP Universal Booster Pump is the recommended booster pump to be used with this cleaner. More information about the LA01N below.

Filter Bags:

Fine Mesh Bag EU16

Coarse Mesh Bag EU15

Pentair Kreepy Krauly Letro Legend II (LX5000G)

The Pentair Kreepy Krauly Letro Legend II is designed to be used in small to large size pools that do not have an auxiliary booster pump. This unit is equipped with a turbine, wide throat, debris bag check valve, 1 rear thrust jet, and 2 venturi jets. The Letro Legend II uses a turbine, and drive shafts to provide forward drive to the cleaner. The Letro Legend II is not suggested for use on pools with a booster pump.

Filter Bags:

Fine Mesh Bag EU16

Coarse Mesh Bag EU15

Pentair Kreepy Krauly Racer (360228)

The Kreepy Krauly Racer is designed to be used in small to large size pools that do have a booster pump or pools that have larger debris. This unit is equipped with a turbine, wide throat, front bristle brush, 1 rear thrust jet, 2 side jets, and 4 venturi jets. The Racer uses a turbine, and drive shafts to provide forward drive to the cleaners front wheels. Internal back-up valve activates every 2 minutes and 30 second for 30 seconds.

The LA01N is the recommended booster pump to be used with this cleaner. More information about the LA01N below.

Filter Bags:

Racer Filter Bag 360240

Booster Pump (LA01N)

The Pentair LA01N Booster Pump is required for operation of the Pentair Letro Legend, and Racer. This unit is equipped with a 360° adjustable volute, high effiency ¾ HP motor, pump stand, and installation kit. The pump is not self-priming and should only be used when the main circulation pump is running.

Feed Hoses (LL209, LX209 & 360264)

The Pentair models will come with a complete pressure feed hose. The Letro Legend uses LL209 , Letro Legend II uses LX209, and the Racer uses 360264 Feed Hose. The hoses for all the Pentair models can be adjusted to fit each specific pool length.

Universal Wall Connects (EW22, LXW22, & 360251)

The Pentair models will come with a universal wall connect.

• The Pentair Letro Legend uses EW22
• Letro Legend II uses LXW22
• The Racer uses 360251

Back-Up Valves (E10)

The Pentair Letro legend and Letro Legend II models use a back-up valve item number E10. The Racer has an internal back-up valve. The back-up valve will open every 2-3 minutes and pull the cleaner backwards for approximately 30 seconds. This action allows the cleaner to avoid tight places and obstacles. It also increases the random pattern of cleaning.

Sweep Hoses (EB5L, 360244)

The Pentair models have a tail sweep. The tail sweep is designed to gently sweep, scrub, and agitate the debris on the bottom of the pool. The Letro Legend and Letro Legend II use the EB5L sweep hose. The Racer uses the 360244 sweep hose.

Now that you have a better understanding of the Pentair Pressure Side pool cleaners, you can now make a more educated decision when purchasing. If you have any questions please contact us if you need help finding the perfect pool cleaner for your swimming pool 1-800-772-0467.