{"product_id":"pentairgasheaterconnectortubekit777070017pen777070017","title":"Pentair Gas Heater Connector Tube Kit | 77707-0017","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003ePentair \/ Sta-Rite Heater Connector Tube Kit (Includes O-Ring) | 77707-0017\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Pentair 77707-0017 is a replacement \u003cstrong\u003econnector tube kit\u003c\/strong\u003e used in the \u003cstrong\u003ewater system\u003c\/strong\u003e of select\n    Pentair and Sta-Rite gas pool\/spa heaters. This tube and seal help maintain a leak-free internal water path so the heater can\n    circulate water properly and heat consistently.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Connector tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(1) O-ring\u003c\/strong\u003e (seal for the tube connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pentair \u003cstrong\u003eMasterTemp\u003c\/strong\u003e heater water system applications (where 77707-0017 is specified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sta-Rite \u003cstrong\u003eMax-E-Therm\u003c\/strong\u003e heater water system applications (where 77707-0017 is specified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e Confirm by your heater model\/BTU size and parts diagram. Heater water-system components can vary by revision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat This Part Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvides an internal \u003cstrong\u003ewater connection path\u003c\/strong\u003e inside the heater water system\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUses the included \u003cstrong\u003eO-ring\u003c\/strong\u003e to help prevent drips and seepage at the connection point\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHelps restore normal operation when an older tube is cracked, deformed, or leaking at the seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCommon Reasons to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWater seepage or staining inside the heater cabinet near the water system connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eO-ring is flattened, cracked, swollen, or won’t seal after disassembly\/reassembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTube is damaged during service or shows signs of heat\/age-related deformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeater is being rebuilt and you want to refresh wear seals in the water system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTurn off power and gas supply to the heater and allow the unit to cool before servicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShut valves, relieve pressure, and drain the heater water circuit as needed for your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClean the sealing surfaces before installing the new tube and O-ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLightly lubricate the O-ring with a silicone-based lubricant (never petroleum-based) and seat it evenly (no twists).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAfter reassembly, restore flow and check carefully for leaks before returning the heater to normal operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeater service is best handled by a qualified technician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=77707-0017\"\u003eSearch Aqua Pool Supply for 77707-0017\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=MasterTemp%20water%20system%20parts\"\u003eMasterTemp water system parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=Max-E-Therm%20water%20system%20parts\"\u003eMax-E-Therm water system parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=77707-0016\"\u003eMasterTemp\/Max-E-Therm manifold kit (77707-0016)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=77707-0010\"\u003eThermal regulator kit (77707-0010)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=42001-0060S\"\u003eWater pressure switch (42001-0060S)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=silicone%20pool%20lube\"\u003eSilicone lubricant for O-rings and seals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaintain proper water chemistry to reduce corrosion and premature heater water-system wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKeep flow in range (clean baskets and filter). Low flow can overheat internal components and shorten seal life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhen servicing the water system, replace disturbed O-rings rather than reusing flattened seals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWinterize correctly in freeze-prone areas—freeze expansion can crack water-system components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52589953024316,"sku":"77707-0017","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/3280\/9276\/files\/pentair-gas-heater-connector-tube-kit-77707-0017-heater-parts-9864337.jpg?v=1771459095","url":"https:\/\/aquapoolsupply.com\/products\/pentairgasheaterconnectortubekit777070017pen777070017","provider":"Aqua Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}