{"product_id":"pentair-ec-160340-clean-clear-plus-cartridge-filter-320-sq-ft","title":"Pentair EC-160340 Clean \u0026 Clear Plus Cartridge Filter 320 sq-ft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePentair EC-160340 Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus Cartridge Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine Pentair 320 sq. ft. cartridge pool filter designed for strong filtration, high water flow, and easier routine maintenance on inground pool systems. Also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eCCP320\u003c\/strong\u003e, this filter uses four cartridge elements to provide a large filtration area without requiring backwashing or a multiport valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 320 square foot filter area and a listed flow rate of 120 GPM, the Pentair Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus 320 is a solid choice for pool owners looking to replace an older cartridge filter or upgrade from a smaller filtration system. The large cartridge design helps capture debris efficiently while giving the system more dirt-holding capacity between cleanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d9e7e5; background-color: #f4fbfa; padding: 16px; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe Pentair EC-160340 is a cartridge filter for inground pool applications. Cartridge filters do not use a backwash valve the way sand or D.E. filters do. Before ordering, confirm your current filter model, plumbing size, available equipment pad space, pump flow rate, and whether the 320 sq. ft. filter size is appropriate for your pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Pentair Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus cartridge filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart number: \u003cstrong\u003eEC-160340\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModel: \u003cstrong\u003eCCP320\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e320 sq. ft. total cartridge filter area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eListed flow rate of 120 GPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour-cartridge design for increased dirt-holding capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for inground pool filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 inch plumbing connections for strong system flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh Flow manual air relief valve helps release trapped air\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal air relief helps support efficient filtration performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.5 inch drain clean-out port for easier draining and winterization\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable, corrosion-resistant tank construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo multiport valve required for normal cartridge filter operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNSF\/ANSI 50 certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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Instead of backwashing, the cartridge elements are removed and rinsed when cleaning is needed. This makes it a popular option for residential inground pools where simple maintenance, dependable filtration, and efficient water flow are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe four-cartridge design gives this filter more surface area than many smaller cartridge systems, which can help reduce cleaning frequency when properly sized to the pool and pump. 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