{"product_id":"pentair-clean-and-clear-plus-520-sq-ft-cartridge-filter-ec-160332","title":"Pentair Clean \u0026 Clear Plus 520 sq ft Cartridge Filter | EC-160332","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pentair Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus 520 Cartridge Filter is a large-capacity cartridge filtration system designed for residential pools that need maximum filtration area, strong dirt-holding capacity, and reduced maintenance. With \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e520 sq. ft. of cartridge filtration area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this filter is ideal for larger pools, high-flow systems, and pool owners who want longer intervals between cartridge cleanings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus series uses a four-cartridge design and does not require backwashing, helping save water while keeping pool water clean and clear.\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\u003eLarge residential in-ground pools, high-capacity pool systems, and customers looking for a dependable cartridge filter with maximum filtration area and easy maintenance.\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\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e520 sq. ft. cartridge filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-cartridge design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo backwashing required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge filtration area for longer cleaning cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent dirt-holding capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiberglass-reinforced polypropylene tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrosion-resistant filter body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Flow manual air relief valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinuous internal air relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLock-ring tank clamp for secure closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\" plumbing connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for residential pool filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 520 provides high-capacity filtration for pool owners who want cleaner water with less frequent filter maintenance. The large 520 sq. ft. cartridge area allows the filter to capture debris and fine particles while helping reduce pressure rise and extend time between cleanings.\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, no backwash line, and simpler routine maintenance compared to sand or DE filter systems.\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\u003eSeries\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\u003ePart Number \/ SKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEC-160332\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCCP520\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e520 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 Cartridges\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\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\"\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\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\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\u003eAir Relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Flow Manual Air Relief \/ Internal Air Relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-1\/2\" Drain \/ Clean-Out Port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 22\" W x 56\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode \/ UPC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e788379500481\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\u003eConfirm Before Ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm filter size, equipment pad space, plumbing size, system flow rate, and replacement cartridge requirements before ordering. This is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e520 sq. ft. Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly referred to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCCP520\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation is recommended to ensure proper plumbing, pressure testing, and safe system operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eIs this a cartridge filter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The Pentair EC-160332 is a Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus cartridge filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many square feet is this filter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e520 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of filtration area.\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\u003eIt uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour cartridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 do not require backwashing. The cartridges are removed and rinsed clean with a garden hose.\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 at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat plumbing size does this filter use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus 520 commonly uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\" plumbing connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat replacement cartridges fit this filter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CCP520 commonly uses a 4-pack of 130 sq. ft. cartridges, often cross-referenced as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair R173578\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleatco PCC130\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnicel C-7472\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilbur FC-1978\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Confirm cartridge fitment before ordering replacements.\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":48753837244726,"sku":"EC-160332","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/1167\/9798\/files\/PENEC160332_2.avif?v=1761677101","url":"https:\/\/poolsupplydepot.net\/products\/pentair-clean-and-clear-plus-520-sq-ft-cartridge-filter-ec-160332","provider":"Pool Supply Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}