Pentair 150 SqFt Clean & Clear® Cartridge Filter EC-160317

Pentair Clean & Clear® 150 Sq. Ft. Cartridge Filter (EC-160317)

The Pentair Clean & Clear® 150 Square Foot Cartridge Filter (Product #: EC-160317) is a high-performance, single-element water filtration system optimized for e-commerce distribution and engineered to provide exceptional water clarity for medium-to-large residential swimming pools and heavy-duty spas. This dependable system houses a single, premium polyester cartridge element that maximizes surface area consistency to provide 150 square feet of heavy-duty filtration, meticulously trapping fine particles, algae, and organic contaminants down to 30 microns. The rugged filter housing is injection-molded as a single-piece, chemical-resistant unibody from fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene, providing permanent immunity to corrosion, long-term UV protection, and exceptional structural resilience under continuous working pressures up to 50 PSI. Because it retains all collected debris within its massive internal fabric grid, the Clean & Clear filter operates smoothly without ever needing to be backwashed, preserving tens of thousands of gallons of treated, chemically balanced pool water over its operational lifespan. Equipped with balanced internal hydraulics and heavy-duty 2-inch bulkheads, the system minimizes flow restriction to comfortably manage a robust maximum design flow rate of up to 150 gallons per minute (GPM), making it a perfect partner for modern energy-saving variable-speed pumps. Routine servicing is simplified by an innovative, low-force locking ring system that requires just a quick half-turn for secure, leak-proof, tool-free tank access, alongside an integrated continuous High Flow™ internal air relief assembly and an easy-access 1.5-inch bottom drain port for rapid winterization. The dry product weight of the Pentair Clean & Clear 150 Cartridge Filter is approximately 35 pounds (with a compact, space-efficient footprint measuring 15.5 inches in diameter and roughly 33.5 inches in total height), providing pool owners with a structurally superior, eco-conscious, and low-maintenance centerpiece for advanced water clarity networks.