Product Overview
The Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 320 Cartridge Filter is a high-performance pool filter designed to deliver clean, clear water with less maintenance than traditional backwash-style filters. With a large 320 sq. ft. filtration area and a four-cartridge design, this filter provides excellent dirt-holding capacity and efficient water flow for residential pool systems.
The Clean & Clear Plus series uses a durable fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene tank and easy-to-clean cartridge elements, making routine filter service simple without wasting water through backwashing.
Ideal For
Residential in-ground pools needing a dependable cartridge filtration system with strong dirt capacity, easy maintenance, and no backwashing requirement.
Key Features
- 320 sq. ft. cartridge filter
- Four-cartridge design
- No backwashing required
- Large filtration area for improved dirt-holding capacity
- Fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene tank
- Corrosion-resistant filter body
- High Flow manual air relief valve
- Continuous internal air relief
- Lock-ring tank clamp for secure closure
- 2" plumbing connections
- Designed for residential pool filtration
- Professional installation recommended
Benefits
The Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 320 helps keep pool water clean and clear while reducing routine maintenance. Since cartridge filters do not require backwashing, customers can save water and avoid the added plumbing commonly needed with sand or DE filters.
The large 320 sq. ft. cartridge area allows the filter to capture dirt, debris, and fine particles while helping extend time between cleanings. The four-cartridge layout also makes service easier because each cartridge can be removed, rinsed, and reinstalled as needed.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentair |
| Series | Clean & Clear Plus |
| Product Type | Cartridge Pool Filter |
| Part Number / SKU | 160340 |
| Filter Model | CCP320 |
| Filtration Area | 320 sq. ft. |
| Cartridge Quantity | 4 Cartridges |
| Flow Rate | 120 GPM |
| Plumbing Size | 2" |
| Tank Material | Fiberglass-Reinforced Polypropylene |
| Application | Residential Pool Filtration |
| Backwashing Required | No |
| Air Relief | High Flow Manual Air Relief / Internal Air Relief |
| Drain | 1-1/2" Drain / Clean-Out Port |
| Dimensions | Approximately 22" W x 43" H |
| Barcode / UPC | 788379670283 |
Confirm Before Ordering
Please confirm filter size, plumbing size, equipment pad space, replacement cartridge requirements, and system flow rate before ordering. This filter is the 320 sq. ft. Clean & Clear Plus model, commonly referred to as CCP320.
Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper plumbing, pressure testing, and system operation.
Customer-Facing Q&A
Is this a cartridge filter?
Yes. The Pentair 160340 is a Clean & Clear Plus cartridge filter.
How many square feet is this filter?
This model has 320 sq. ft. of filtration area.
How many cartridges does it use?
It uses four cartridges.
Does this filter need backwashing?
No. Cartridge filters do not require backwashing. The cartridges are removed and rinsed clean with a garden hose.
What is the flow rate?
This model is commonly listed at 120 GPM.
What plumbing size does this filter use?
The Clean & Clear Plus 320 commonly uses 2" plumbing connections.
What replacement cartridges fit this filter?
The CCP320 commonly uses a 4-pack of 80 sq. ft. cartridges, often cross-referenced as Pentair R173573, Pleatco PCC80, Unicel C-7470, or Filbur FC-1976. Confirm cartridge fitment before ordering replacements.