Product Overview

The Pentair Clean & Clear RP 100 sq ft Cartridge Filter | EC-160354 is a high-efficiency cartridge pool filter designed to deliver dependable water clarity in a compact, easy-to-service package. With 100 square feet of cartridge filtration area, this filter is ideal for residential pool and spa systems that need strong filtration performance without the water waste of backwashing.

The Clean & Clear RP series uses an innovative side-entry flow design that helps optimize hydraulic efficiency and improve water flow through the filter. Pentair highlights the Clean & Clear RP platform for greater energy efficiency, a chemical-resistant tank, integrated continuous internal air relief, and a maximum continual operating pressure of 50 PSI.

This model features a coreless cartridge for easier cleaning, a quick-connect lock ring for tool-free access, and a durable fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene tank built for long-term pool equipment use.

Ideal For

• Residential inground pools
• Small to medium pool filtration systems
• Pool and spa combination systems
• Replacing older cartridge filters
• Upgrading from sand filtration
• Customers wanting no-backwash filtration
• Reducing water waste during maintenance
• Compact equipment pad installations
• Pools requiring up to 100 GPM filter flow
• Professional pool equipment installations

Key Features

• 100 sq ft filtration area — provides strong dirt-holding capacity in a compact filter size.
• 100 GPM flow rating — supports efficient circulation for properly sized pool systems.
• Side-entry port design — optimizes water flow for improved hydraulic efficiency.
• No backwashing required — cartridge removes and rinses clean, helping conserve water and chemicals.
• Coreless cartridge design — makes cartridge removal and cleaning easier.
• Tool-free quick-connect lock ring — provides safe, easy access to the cartridge without special tools.
• Fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene tank — chemical-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and built for outdoor equipment pads.
• High Flow manual air relief valve — helps safely release trapped air during startup and maintenance.
• Integrated continuous internal air relief — helps reduce air buildup during normal circulation.
• 2" x 2-1/2" plumbing connection reference — supports high-flow pool plumbing layouts.
• 1-1/2" drain reference — supports faster draining for cleaning and winterization.
• NSF/ANSI 50 listed — designed for certified pool filtration performance.

Benefits

The Pentair EC-160354 Clean & Clear RP filter helps pool owners maintain clear, clean water with simple cartridge maintenance. Instead of backwashing, the cartridge can be removed, rinsed with a garden hose, inspected, and reinstalled.

The side-entry design helps improve water flow through the filter, supporting better hydraulic efficiency and reduced system restriction compared with many traditional cartridge filter layouts. This can be especially helpful when paired with energy-efficient pool pumps.

The 100 sq ft cartridge size provides a practical balance of filtration performance, compact equipment pad footprint, and easy service access for many residential pool systems.

Specifications

Included Components

• 1 × Pentair Clean & Clear RP 100 cartridge filter tank assembly
• 1 × coreless cartridge element
• 1 × quick-connect lock ring assembly
• 1 × High Flow manual air relief valve
• Integrated internal air relief components
• Drain assembly
• Manufacturer-supplied installation documentation

Plumbing valves, unions, fittings, replacement cartridges, pressure gauge parts, O-rings, equipment pad materials, and installation labor are sold separately unless specifically included by the supplier.

Compatibility Notes

The Pentair EC-160354 is designed for residential pool and spa systems requiring a 100 sq ft cartridge filter with a 100 GPM flow rating.

Common compatibility and replacement references include:

• Pentair Clean & Clear RP CCRP100
• Pentair part number 160354
• Systems requiring no-backwash cartridge filtration
• Residential pool and spa filtration systems
• Equipment pads needing compact filter sizing
• Pool plumbing layouts using 2" x 2-1/2" connection references

Always confirm pump flow rate, plumbing size, equipment pad clearance, cartridge access space, and pressure requirements before ordering.

Installation Notes

This filter should be installed by a qualified pool professional. Proper installation requires correct plumbing alignment, pressure testing, flow verification, equipment pad support, air relief setup, and safe startup.

Before installation, confirm that the connected pump does not exceed the filter’s 100 GPM flow rating or 50 PSI maximum operating pressure. Install the filter on a level, stable surface with enough clearance above and around the tank for cartridge removal and service.

Always turn off the pump and relieve system pressure before opening the filter. Never loosen or remove the lock ring while the filter is pressurized.

Customer-Facing Q&A

Q: What is the Pentair EC-160354?
A: It is a Pentair Clean & Clear RP 100 sq ft cartridge pool filter, also commonly referenced as model CCRP100.

Q: What is the SKU?
A: The SKU is EC-160354.

Q: What is the UPC / GTIN?
A: The UPC / GTIN is 788379500337.

Q: What is the related Pentair part number?
A: The related part number is 160354.

Q: What is the filtration area?
A: This filter provides 100 sq ft of effective cartridge filtration area.

Q: What is the flow rate?
A: The rated flow is commonly listed as 100 GPM.

Q: Does this filter require backwashing?
A: No. This is a cartridge filter, so the cartridge is removed and rinsed for cleaning.

Q: How many cartridges does it use?
A: It uses one coreless cartridge element.

Q: What is the maximum operating pressure?
A: The maximum continual operating pressure is 50 PSI.

Q: What is the maximum operating temperature?
A: The maximum internal filter operating water temperature is 104°F / 40°C.

Q: Is this NSF listed?
A: Yes. This filter is commonly listed as certified to NSF / ANSI 50.

Q: Should this be professionally installed?
A: Yes. Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper flow, plumbing, pressure safety, and equipment pad setup.