Pentair 320 SqFt Clean & Clear® Plus Cartridge Filter EC-160340

Pentair Clean & Clear® Plus 320 Sq. Ft. Cartridge Filter (EC-160340)

The Pentair Clean & Clear® Plus 320 Square Foot Cartridge Filter (Product #: EC-160340) is a commercial-grade, multi-element filtration system specifically optimized for online retail distribution and engineered for large-scale residential inground swimming pools and high-volume aquatic applications. This high-capacity system houses a matched cluster of four premium, coreless polyester cartridge elements that maximize surface area consistency to provide 320 square feet of heavy-duty filtration, meticulously trapping fine particles, algae, and organic contaminants down to 20 microns. The rugged filter housing is injection-molded as a single-piece unibody from fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene, providing permanent immunity to chemical 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 Plus 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 quick-connect plumbing unions, the system minimizes flow restriction to comfortably manage a robust maximum design flow rate of up to 120 gallons per minute (GPM), making it a perfect partner for modern energy-saving variable-speed pumps. Routine servicing is simplified by a tension-control clamp assembly featuring a specialized spring-loaded mechanism that ensures precise sealing torque for rapid tank access, alongside an integrated continuous High Flow™ internal air relief system and a dedicated 1-inch bottom drain cleanout port for effortless winterization. The dry weight of the Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 320 Cartridge Filter is approximately 70 pounds, providing pool owners with a structurally superior, eco-conscious, and low-maintenance centerpiece for premium water clarity management.