{"product_id":"pentair-48-sqft-fns®-plus-d-e-filter-ec-180008","title":"Pentair 48 SqFt FNS® Plus D.E. Filter EC-180008","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003ePentair FNS® Plus 48 Sq. Ft. Vertical Grid D.E. Filter (EC-180008)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Pentair FNS® Plus 48 Square Foot Vertical Grid Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.) Filter (Product #: EC-180008) is a highly robust, high-capacity water filtration system specifically optimized for e-commerce distribution and engineered to deliver commercial-grade water clarity for medium-to-large residential swimming pools. Utilizing an advanced, curved vertical grid assembly featuring Service-Ease™ design aesthetics, this system provides 48 square feet of effective filtration area capable of supporting a fine layer of diatomaceous earth powder to meticulous trap microscopic particulate matter, algae, and fine dust down to an incredible 5 microns. The tank body is constructed as a durable unibody shell from chemical-resistant, fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene, ensuring immense structural integrity under continuous pressure and absolute immunity to rust, chemical corrosion, and punishing outdoor weathering. Its refined internal hydraulic pathways maximize flow efficiency while minimizing restriction, allowing the system to easily handle a robust design flow rate of up to 96 gallons per minute (GPM) at a maximum operating pressure of 50 PSI, making it a perfect match for modern, energy-saving variable speed pumps. Routine maintenance and seasonal winterization are streamlined by a heavy-duty stainless steel tension control clamp band for rapid split-tank access, an integrated continuous High Flow™ internal air relief assembly, and a large 1.5-inch bottom drain plug for efficient cleanouts. Designed with open side-mount bulkhead ports, the filter leaves valve integration entirely flexible, allowing pool professionals to attach specialized high-flow multi-port backwash valves or slide valves tailored to the specific layout of the equipment pad. The dry product weight of the Pentair FNS Plus 48 D.E. Filter tank body is approximately \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"1858\"\u003e76 pounds\u003c\/b\u003e (with a packaged shipping weight of roughly 80 pounds, noting that it requires an initial operational charge of 4.8 pounds of standard D.E. filter powder), standing as a highly reliable, structurally rugged, and hydraulically superior centerpiece for pristine aquatic environment management.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53158023594095,"sku":"EC-180008","price":2482.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3785\/3807\/files\/FNS-DE-Filter_Gallery_1__17455_b5844b89-aa0b-47ed-b1d6-4822d6e15951.jpg?v=1779809920","url":"https:\/\/commercialpoolandspasupplies.com\/products\/pentair-48-sqft-fns%c2%ae-plus-d-e-filter-ec-180008","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}