{"product_id":"pentair-quad-d-e-80-sq-ft-160-gpm-pool-filter-188593","title":"Pentair Quad D.E. 80 Sq. Ft. 160 GPM Pool Filter | 188593","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair Quad D.E. 80 Sq. Ft. Pool Filter | 188593\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers high-performance filtration for in-ground swimming pools and spas by combining the fine filtration capability of diatomaceous earth with a cartridge-style internal design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 square feet of effective filtration area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a flow rating of up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and an approximate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 lb. D.E. media requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Quad D.E. 80 is designed for larger residential pools and high-flow circulation systems that require dependable filtration and excellent water clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional D.E. filters that use vertical grid assemblies, the Pentair Quad D.E. system uses four cartridge-style elements. These elements are coated with D.E. powder to create a fine filtration layer capable of capturing small particles and suspended debris from pool water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design provides strong dirt-holding capacity while making internal cleaning and inspection straightforward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Pentair Quad D.E. filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 sq. ft. effective filtration area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum flow rate up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 lb. D.E. capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for in-ground pools and spas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour cartridge-style internal filter elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine D.E. filtration performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh dirt-holding capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable corrosion-resistant tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for variable-speed pump systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy-access design for maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair part number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e188593\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\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\u003eManufacturer\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\u003eQuad D.E.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e188593\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\u003eDiatomaceous Earth\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\u003e80 Sq. Ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Flow Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD.E. Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 8 lbs.\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\u003eIn-Ground Pool \u0026amp; Spa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Cartridge-Style Elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Capacity D.E. Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Quad D.E. 80 is designed for pool owners who want excellent filtration and clear water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiatomaceous earth coats the internal elements and forms a filtration layer that traps small contaminants as water passes through the filter. The larger 80 sq. ft. surface area provides increased dirt-holding capacity and can help extend the time between cleanings compared with smaller filters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe filter is especially well suited for larger pools, pool-and-spa combinations, and equipment pads using modern variable-speed pumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe internal cartridge-style elements can be removed for thorough cleaning and inspection. After cleaning, the filter must be properly recharged with the recommended amount of D.E. media before normal operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular maintenance should include inspecting the filter elements, tank O-ring, clamp assembly, air-relief system, and plumbing connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much D.E. does the Pentair 188593 require?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Quad D.E. 80 requires approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 pounds of D.E. filter media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a complete charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the maximum flow rate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe filter is rated for flow up to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this filter for in-ground pools?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The Pentair Quad D.E. 80 is designed primarily for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein-ground swimming pools and spas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it use standard D.E. grids?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The Quad D.E. series uses four cartridge-style internal elements that are coated with D.E. media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan it be used with a variable-speed pump?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It can be paired with a properly sized variable-speed pool pump.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Safety Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool filters operate under pressure. 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