{"product_id":"pentair-180008-trade-grade-48de-filter","title":"Pentair 48 SqFt Plus D.E. Filter | 180008","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"410\"\u003ePentair FNS Plus 48 D.E. Filter (Model 180008)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional water clarity using \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eDiatomaceous Earth (D.E.) filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most effective filtration methods available for swimming pools. With \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e48 sq. ft. of filtration area\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"645\"\u003emaximum flow rate of 96 GPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, this high-performance filter cleans pool water down to microscopic levels—removing particles as small as \u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e5 microns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eConstructed with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"825\"\u003edurable fiberglass-reinforced tank\u003c\/strong\u003e and equipped with service-friendly features, the FNS Plus 48 provides reliable, long-lasting performance for residential pools up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e69,120 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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