Pentair 100 SqFt Clean & Clear® RP Cartridge Filter EC-160354

The Pentair Clean & Clear® RP 100 Square Foot Cartridge Filter (Product #: EC-160354 / 160354) is a highly efficient, single-element pool filtration system engineered to provide commercial-grade water clarity for small-to-medium residential swimming pools and inground spas. This innovative system utilizes a specialized "Recessed Pleat" (RP) side-entry port design that directs incoming water along a straight, unobstructed flow path, cutting internal hydraulic friction down to deliver nearly 50% greater energy efficiency than traditional single-cartridge filters. Inside, a premium coreless polyester cartridge module features maximized surface uniformity to trap fine dust, suspended algae, and organic impurities down to 20 microns, significantly extending the timeframe required between cleanings. The durable tank body is injection-molded as a single piece from fiberglass-reinforced, chemical-resistant polypropylene, forming a UV-stable unibody shell built to withstand long-term weathering, pool chemistry shifts, and a maximum continuous operating pressure of 50 PSI. Because it retains all collected debris within its pleated fabric fabric matrix, the system runs efficiently without ever needing to be backwashed, preserving thousands of gallons of treated water and reducing chemical loss over its lifespan. Equipped with 2-inch quick-connect plumbing unions, the filter minimizes flow resistance to comfortably handle a robust residential design flow rate of up to 100 gallons per minute (GPM), working in seamless harmony with modern variable speed pumps to lower monthly utility costs. Routine maintenance is simplified by an easy-turn lock ring featuring an integrated safety latch that clicks to confirm a secure split-tank seal, a continuous High Flow™ internal air relief system, a top-mounted pressure gauge, and an accessible 1-inch bottom drain plug for rapid cleanouts and total winterization. The dry weight of the Pentair Clean & Clear RP 100 Cartridge Filter is approximately 33.5 pounds (with compact dimensions measuring roughly 33.5 inches tall and 15.5 inches in diameter), providing pool owners with a structurally superior, eco-conscious, and low-maintenance centerpiece for advanced water quality management.