Pentair 100 SqFt Clean & Clear® Cartridge Filter EC-160316

Pentair Clean & Clear® 100 Sq. Ft. Cartridge Filter (EC-160316)

The Pentair Clean & Clear® 100 Square Foot Cartridge Filter (Product #: EC-160316) is a high-performance, single-element water filtration system specifically optimized for online retail distribution and tailored for small-to-medium residential swimming pools and heavy-use standalone spas. This unit utilizes a single, premium coreless cartridge element that provides an effective 100 square feet of surface area, maximizing dirt-trapping capacity to filter out fine debris, algae, and organic materials down to 20 microns for pristine water clarity. The unibody filter housing is injection-molded from a single piece of fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene, ensuring permanent corrosion resistance, immense structural strength under operating pressures up to 50 PSI, and complete immunity to harsh pool chemicals and intense UV exposure. Because it relies exclusively on a physical fabric element to collect debris, the system eliminates the need for backwashing, which prevents thousands of gallons of treated, chemically balanced water from being wasted down the drain each season. The EC-160316 features highly balanced internal hydraulics paired with 2-inch unionized plumbing connections that reduce flow restriction, allowing the system to easily handle a maximum residential design flow rate of up to 100 gallons per minute (GPM) while partnering perfectly with energy-efficient variable-speed pumps. Routine filter cleaning is highly streamlined by a rugged, spin-on lock ring with built-in spring-loaded safety latches for fast, tool-free access to the internal element, alongside an integrated continuous High Flow™ internal air relief system and a convenient 1.5-inch bottom drain plug for rapid winterization. The dry weight of the Pentair Clean & Clear 100 Cartridge Filter is approximately 25 pounds (with a packaged shipping weight of roughly 33 pounds), delivering pool owners an exceptionally lightweight, compact, and eco-friendly centerpiece for advanced equipment pads.