{"product_id":"pentair-clean-and-clear-plus-420-sq-ft-cartridge-filter-160301","title":"Pentair Clean and Clear Plus 420 sq. ft. Cartridge Filter | 160301","description":"\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pentair Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus 420 Cartridge Filter | 160301 is a high-capacity cartridge pool filter designed for dependable water clarity, strong flow performance, and easy maintenance. With 420 sq. ft. of total cartridge filtration area and a four-cartridge internal design, this filter provides excellent debris capture while helping extend the time between cleanings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis complete filter includes the cartridge elements, making it ready for installation with the proper plumbing and equipment setup. The Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus 420 is a great option for residential in-ground pools that need reliable filtration without the extra water waste and plumbing requirements of a backwash-style filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidential in-ground swimming pools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool equipment upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacing older cartridge filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge residential pool filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers wanting no-backwash filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy-efficient pool circulation systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool service technicians and builders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePools needing 420 sq. ft. filter capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e420 sq. ft. total filtration area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete cartridge filter with cartridges included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-cartridge internal design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 GPM flow rating commonly listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrosion-resistant filter body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge dirt-holding capacity for longer cleaning cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo backwashing required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridges remove easily for rinsing and maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-flow internal design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 in. plumbing connections commonly listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for reliable residential pool filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pentair Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus 420 helps keep pool water clean and clear by capturing dirt, debris, oils, and fine particles as water passes through the four included cartridge elements. The large 420 sq. ft. filter area provides more surface area for debris collection, which can help reduce how often the cartridges need to be cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a cartridge filter, it does not require backwashing. That means less water waste, easier maintenance, and no need for a backwash valve or backwash discharge line. The fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene tank is built for strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term outdoor pool equipment use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean \u0026amp; Clear Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Pool Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160301\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160301\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCCP420 \/ Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus 420\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e420 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Quantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 cartridge elements included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNonwoven polyester cartridge elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 GPM commonly listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlumbing Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 in. connections commonly listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiberglass-reinforced polypropylene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackwashing Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidential pool filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomer-Facing Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Pentair Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus 420 include cartridges?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. This filter includes the four cartridge elements needed for the internal filter assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size is this filter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the 420 sq. ft. Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus cartridge filter, commonly referred to as the CCP420.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a cartridge filter or D.E. filter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a cartridge filter. It does not use D.E. powder and does not require backwashing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many cartridges does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus 420 uses four cartridge elements, and they are included with the complete filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the flow rate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model is commonly listed with a 150 GPM flow rating. Actual system flow depends on pump size, plumbing, hydraulics, and equipment layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size plumbing does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent product data commonly lists 2 in. plumbing connections. Confirm plumbing requirements before installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes this filter need backwashing?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Cartridge filters are cleaned by removing the cartridge elements and rinsing them with a garden hose. No backwash valve is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a good option for larger residential pools?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The 420 sq. ft. filter area provides strong dirt-holding capacity and longer cleaning cycles for many residential pool systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm Before Ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm the following before purchasing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus 420 \/ CCP420\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart number: 160301\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter area: 420 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridges: Four cartridge elements included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow rating: 150 GPM commonly listed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlumbing: Confirm 2 in. connection requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem sizing: Confirm proper filter sizing for pool gallons, pump flow, plumbing, and equipment layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation: Professional pool equipment installation recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not order by square footage alone. Confirm the model number, plumbing layout, equipment pad space, and system flow requirements before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"psd-manuals-sell-sheets\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Sell Sheets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer reference documents for this equipment family. Confirm your exact model and production revision before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pentair.com\/content\/dam\/extranet\/nam\/pentair-pool\/residential\/filters\/filter-web-pages\/support-pages\/pentair-clean-and-clear-plus-filter-pleatco-included-lowres.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSell sheet: Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus Cartridge Filter Brochure - English\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pentair.com\/content\/dam\/extranet\/nam\/pentair-pool\/residential\/filters\/clean-and-clear-family\/clean-and-clear-plus\/clean-and-clear-plus-guides-manuals\/clean-and-clear-plus-install-guide-2025-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eManual: Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus Owner's Manual (2025 edition)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pentair.com\/content\/dam\/extranet\/nam\/pentair-pool\/residential\/filters\/clean-and-clear-family\/clean-and-clear-plus\/clean-and-clear-plus-guides-manuals\/clean-and-clear-plus-install-guide-english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eManual: Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus Owner's Manual (previous edition)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48753837080886,"sku":"160301","price":1295.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/1167\/9798\/files\/EC-160301-Clean--Clear-Plus-420-sq.-ft_cafecadd-fc37-48c2-a999-e047a576d6a4.avif?v=1781807481","url":"https:\/\/poolsupplydepot.net\/products\/pentair-clean-and-clear-plus-420-sq-ft-cartridge-filter-160301","provider":"Pool Supply Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}