{"product_id":"pentair-100-sqft-clean-clear®-rp-cartridge-filter-ec-160354","title":"Pentair 100 SqFt Clean \u0026 Clear® RP Cartridge Filter EC-160354","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-249 citation-end-249\"\u003eThe Pentair Clean \u0026amp; 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-248 citation-end-248\"\u003eThis 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"citation-247 citation-end-247\"\u003eEquipped 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-246 citation-end-246\"\u003eRoutine 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-245\"\u003eThe dry weight of the Pentair Clean \u0026amp; Clear RP 100 Cartridge Filter is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"2005\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-245\"\u003e33.5 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-245 citation-end-245\"\u003e (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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53159837728879,"sku":"EC-160354","price":1182.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3785\/3807\/files\/14d755a1-166a-4505-ab92-d95f348c7457.2d763c5042d91a13446fe52f910dd239_3e294262-b514-45ce-b4a5-7fd52686bbda.avif?v=1779823592","url":"https:\/\/commercialpoolandspasupplies.com\/products\/pentair-100-sqft-clean-clear%c2%ae-rp-cartridge-filter-ec-160354","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}