Pentair 200 SqFt Clean & Clear® RP Cartridge Filter EC-160353

Pentair Clean & Clear® RP 200 Sq. Ft. Cartridge Filter (EC-160353 - Black)

The Pentair Clean & Clear® RP 200 Square Foot Cartridge Filter (Product #: EC-160353), finished in an elegant and industrial black housing, is a premium, high-efficiency single-element water filtration system engineered specifically for online retail distribution and optimized for large residential swimming pools, sleek inground installations, and high-volume spa applications. Featuring an innovative side-entry port layout, this "Recessed Pleat" (RP) model delivers an exceptionally direct hydraulic path that drastically minimizes internal fluid turbulence, providing up to 50% greater operational energy efficiency than traditional single-cartridge filters. The massive 200 square feet of effective filtration area utilizes a premium coreless polyester cartridge element that meticulously traps fine debris, algae, and microscopic particles down to 20 microns, significantly extending the duration between routine manual cleanings. The heavy-duty tank body is injection-molded as a single piece from chemical-resistant, fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene, establishing a durable, UV-stable unibody shell that provides permanent immunity to chemical corrosion and harsh outdoor weathering. Because it collects debris entirely within its fabric folds, the system eliminates the need for backwashing, preserving thousands of gallons of chemically balanced water over the course of the swimming season. It features oversized 2-inch by 2.5-inch quick-connect plumbing unions that eliminate hydraulic bottlenecks, allowing the system to easily handle a maximum residential design flow rate of up to 150 gallons per minute (GPM) while matching perfectly with modern energy-saving variable speed pumps. Routine maintenance is made highly straightforward by a low-force, quick-connect diamond-seal lock ring with an integrated safety latch that clicks to confirm a secure, tool-free split-tank closure, a continuous High Flow™ internal air relief system, and an easy-access 1-inch bottom drain plug for rapid winterization. The dry product weight of the Pentair Clean & Clear RP 200 Cartridge Filter is approximately 35 pounds, providing pool owners with a structurally superior, eco-conscious, and low-maintenance centerpiece for modern pool equipment pads.