{"product_id":"sta-rite-system-2-plm200-200-sq-ft-modular-cartridge-filter-plm200","title":"Sta-Rite System:2 PLM200 200 Sq. Ft. Modular Cartridge Filter | PLM200","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\u003eSta-Rite System:2 PLM200 Modular Media Filter | PLM200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-capacity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 sq. ft. cartridge-style pool filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein-ground and above-ground residential pools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as compatible spa applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Pentair \/ Sta-Rite System:2 series, the PLM200 uses advanced modular filtration media and a balanced-flow design to provide strong dirt-holding capacity while maintaining efficient circulation. Pentair lists the PLM200 with residential flow capability up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a strong option for larger residential circulation systems and properly sized variable-speed pumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.58-inch tank diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps conserve equipment-pad space, making the System:2 especially useful for both new installations and retrofit applications.\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 Sta-Rite \/ Pentair System:2 filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLM200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 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\u003eResidential flow capability up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial NSF-rated flow: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for in-ground and above-ground pools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModular cartridge-style filter media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced-flow internal design\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\u003eNo backwash valve required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable two-piece thermoplastic tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-inch NPT plumbing ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum continuous operating pressure: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 PSI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum water temperature: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e104°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact equipment-pad footprint\u003c\/span\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\u003eSta-Rite \/ Pentair\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\u003eSystem:2 PLM\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\u003ePLM200\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\u003eModular Cartridge \/ Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective Filter Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 Sq. Ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidential Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 150 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNSF Commercial Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Port Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\" NPT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 PSI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Water Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e104°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 18.58\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 27.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Service Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 38.5\"\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 \/ Above-Ground Pool \u0026amp; Spa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair lists the PLM200 with turnover capacities ranging up to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54,000 gallons in 6 hours, 72,000 gallons in 8 hours, and 90,000 gallons in 10 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the applicable flow standard and system configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Capacity Modular Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe System:2 design provides complete media coverage with shallow pleats that increase usable filtration surface and dirt-holding capacity. Pentair states that System:2 modular media filters can provide dirt-loading capability significantly greater than equivalent-size sand filters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe larger 200 sq. ft. filtration area can help provide longer filter cycles and reduce cleaning frequency when the filter is properly sized for the pool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Equipment-Pad Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne major advantage of the PLM200 is its narrow footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.58 inches in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the filter is well suited for equipment pads where horizontal space is limited. The PLM200 requires approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38.5 inches of minimum vertical service clearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for proper maintenance access.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike sand or D.E. filters, the PLM200 does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot require a backwash valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen cleaning is required, shut down the circulation system, completely relieve internal pressure, open the tank, and remove the modular filter element for cleaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the PLM200 a 200 sq. ft. filter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The PLM200 provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 square feet of effective filtration area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan it handle 150 GPM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePentair's residential specifications show a flow range extending up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The NSF commercial rating is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use it on an above-ground pool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Pentair identifies the System:2 PLM series for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabove-ground and in-ground pools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as compatible spa applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it need a multiport or backwash valve?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Pentair specifically states that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno backwash valve is required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the System:2 PLM series.\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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