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Pentair 170146 S7M400 Inner and Outer Filter Cartridge Package - 136/264 sq ft

Pentair Pool
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170146 Mod Media Repl Cart S7M400 Inner & Out Pack Weight: 35 pounds UPC Code: 788379886059

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Pentair 170147 S8M150 Inner and Outer Filter Cartridge Package - 119/259 sq ft

Pentair Pool
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These Replacement Filter Cartridges are perfect for the Sta-Rite System 3 S8M150 Modular Media Filter. For Sta-Rite System 3 S8M150 Modular Media ...

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Pentair 59023500 Complete Grid Assembly for FNS Plus 36 Sq Ft D.E. Pool Filter

Pentair Pool
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Pentair 59023500 Complete Element Grid Assembly For FNS Plus FNSP36 Vertical Grid Pool and Spa D.E. Filter, Titan RPM Filter 36 SqFt 36Vgf Comple...

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Pentair R173576 Pool Filter Cartridge for CCP420 Clean & Clear Plus 420 sq. ft

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Pentair 170145 S7M120 Inner and Outer Filter Cartridge Package - 100/200 sq ft

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170145 Mod Media Repl Cart S7M120 Inner & Out Pack Brand: Pentair Weight: 35 pounds UPC Code: 788379886042

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Pentair 178745Z Replacement Lid for Posi-Clear RP Cartridge Filter 150-200 Sq Ft

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Pentair 12.5" Replacement Lid Posi-Clear RP® Cartridge Filter 150 - 200 Sq Ft 178745Z Includes one (1) unit Brand: Pentair Shipping Dimensions: 13...

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Hayward EC65 Flex-Tube Nest ECX1251

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Flex-Tube Nest for the following Hayward Pool Filters: Perflex EC65 Perflex EC65A Includes: Tube Sheet Screw (SPX1500N1) Flat Washer (ECX1641125...

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Super-Pro PRB50-IN SPG 5" Diameter 50 Sq Ft Replacement Filter Cartridge

Super-Pro
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Brand: Super-Pro Weight: 1.4 pounds For Use With: Dynamic Series IV - DFM, DFML, Series II & III RTL/RCF-50, Series I RDC-50, RDC-50S, Water...

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Pentair 27002-0036S PLD70/PLDE36 36 Sq Ft Cartridge Filter 270020036S

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Pentair 27002-0036S Replacement Filter Module For Sta-Rite® System:2™ Modular D.E. 36 sq ft PLD50/PLD70 Filter, System:3® Modular D.E. 36 sq ft PLD...

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Pentair R173573 Pool Filter Cartridge for CCP320 Clean & Clear Plus 320 sq. ft

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Hayward CX225XREM Filter Cartridge, 225 Sq Ft, C225SC SwimClear C225SBHMB

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Hayward CX580XREPAK4 Filter Cartridge, 325 Sq Ft, SwimClear C3030, 4-Pack

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Hayward SwimClear™ 20-CX580XREPAK4 C3030 325 SqFt Replacement Cartridge Element Pack of 4Hayward® replacement cartridges are manufactured with prem...

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Pentair 179136 Clean and Clear Plus 520 Cartridge 4 Pack

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179136 4/PK CLEAN & CLEAR PLUS 520 CARTRIDGE Brand: Pentair Weight: 30 pounds UPC Code: 788379886219 Pentair Pleatco OEM CCP520 Cartridges ...

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Super-Pro PAP200 SPG 10 1/16" Diameter 200 Sq Ft Replacement Filter Cartridge

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Super-Pro 10 1/16" Diameter 200 Sq Ft Replacement Filter Cartridge Brand: Super-Pro Weight: 6.6 pounds For Use With: Predator 200, Pentair Clea...

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Pentair 27002-0300S 300 Sq Ft PLM300 Filter Cartridge 270020300S

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Replacement Filter Cartridge 300 sq. ft. 27002-0300S for the Sta-Rite System 2 PLM300 Modular Media. Designed to filter in-ground pools and spas ...

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Pentair 25021-0202S Sta-Rite System 3 S8M150 Small Cartridge

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The Sta-Rite 25021-0202S is a replacement small filter cartridge for the System 3 S8M150 Modular Media Pool Filter. Available in small and large ...

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Hayward CX880XREPAK4 Filter Cartridge, 425 Sq Ft, C4030 SwimClear, 4-Pack

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Hayward CX880XREPAK4 C4030 SwimClear™ Cartridge Filter Cartridge Element; 425 SqFt: Hayward® replacement cartridges are manufactured with premium m...

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Hayward CX800RE Filter Cartridge, 80 Sq Ft, C800 StarClear II

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Hayward CCX1500RE Filter Cartridge, 150 Sq Ft, CC1500 Xstream

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Hayward CCX1500RE XStream® 150 SqFt CC1500 Cartridge Filter Cartridge Element Brand: Hayward Product Dimensions: 8-15/16in. Dia, 23-1/8in. Long Sh...

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Filbur FC-9550 DE Filter 30" Grid Set 7 Full and 1 Partial FS2005

Filbur
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Filbur Universal DE Filter Grid Set includes 7 Full Grids and 1 Partial. Specifications: Full Grids - 30" Length x 11" Wide Partial Grid - 30" Len...

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Pentair R173216 150 Sq Ft Clean and Clear Replacement Cartridge Element

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Pentair R173216 Replacement Cartridge Element For Clean & Clear 150 sq ft Filter Systems and Predator Filter Brand: Pentair Weight: 5.16 pound...

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Pentair R173215 100 Sq Ft Clean and Clear Replacement Cartridge Element

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Pentair R173215 Replacement Cartridge Element For Clean & Clear 100 sq ft Filter Systems and Predator Filter Brand: Pentair Weight: 3.86 pound...

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Pentair R173217 200 Sq Ft Clean & Clear Replacement Cartridge Element

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Brand: Pentair Weight: 10 pounds UPC Code: 788379017156

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Super-Pro PWW50P3 SPG 6" Diameter 50 Sq Ft Replacement Filter Cartridge

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Brand: Super-Pro Weight: 1.6 pounds For Use With: Waterway Front Access Skimmer (2 required) Material: Fabric Height: 7.625 inch Cartridge Are...

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Pentair 179135 S8M150 Inner/Outer Filter Cartridge Package 450 sq ft 4-Pack

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This is a package of Pentair 170147 Inner and Outer Cartridge Filter Elements for System 3 S8M150 Filters. It has a media area of 119 Square Feet f...

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Pentair 27002-0200S Sta-Rite 2 PLM200 200 sq. ft. Modular Media Filter Cartridge

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These Replacement Filter Cartridges are ideal for System 2 Modular Media Filters. Designed to filter in-ground pools and spas Square Feet: 200 Di...

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AquaStar PF27000 200 Sq Ft Cartridge for PLF27000 27K

AquaStar Pool Products
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AquaStar Pool Products PF35000 250 SQF Cartridge for Pipeline Filter. Specifications: Brand: AquaStar Pool Products Shipping Dimensions: 12 x 12 x...

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AquaStar PF35000 250 Sq Ft Cartridge for PLF35000 35K

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AquaStar Pool Products PF35000 250 SQF Cartridge for Pipeline Filter. Specifications: Brand: AquaStar Pool Products Shipping Dimensions: 12 x 12 x...

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Pentair 27001-0061S Tank Body O-Ring for PLD, PLDE and PLM Filter Systems 270010061S

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Pentair 27001-0061S Tank Body O-Ring for PLD, PLDE and PLM Filter Systems Brand Pentair Application Above Ground, Pool Shipping Dimensions 9 ...

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Pentair 178654Z Replacement Cartridge for Quad D.E. 60 15 sq ft Filter

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Pentair 178654Z Replacement Cartridge For Quad D.E. 60 15 sq ft Filter Includes one (1) unit Brand: Pentair Shipping Dimensions: 14.25 x 14.25 x 2...

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Hayward CX481XREPAK4 Filter Cartridge, 225 Sq Ft, C2030 SwimClear, 4-Pack

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Hayward CX481XREPAK4 C2030 SwimClear™ Cartridge Filter Cartridge Element; 225 SqFt 4 Pack: Hayward® replacement cartridges are manufactured with pr...

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Hayward CX591XREPAK4 Filter Cartridge, 87 Sq Ft, C7030 SwimClear, 4-Pack

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Hayward 20-CX591XREPAK4 87 SqFt C7030 Replacement Cartridge Element Pack of 4: Hayward® replacement cartridges are manufactured with premium materi...

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Hayward CX875XRE Filter Cartridge, 450 Sq Ft, C4520/C4025 SwimClear

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Hayward CX750RE Filter Cartridge, 75 Sq Ft, C750 StarClear

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Hayward CX550RE Filter Cartridge, 55 Sq Ft, C550 Easy-Clear

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Hayward CX481XRE Filter Cartridge, C2030 SwimClear C481E

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Hayward CX480XRE Filter Cartridge, 56 Sq Ft, C2000/C2020/C2025 BIue SwimClear

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Hayward CX250RE Filter Cartridge, 25 Sq Ft, C250 Blue StarClear

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Hayward CX225RE Filter Cartridge, 25 Sq Ft, C225 Blue Micro StarClear Plus

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Hayward CX2020RE Filter Cartridge, 200 Sq Ft, C2002 StarClear Plus

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Hayward CX200XRE Filter Cartridge, 200 Sq Ft, C200S SwimClear

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Hayward CX1900RE Filter Cartridge, 190 Sq Ft, C1900 StarClear Plus

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Hayward CX1750RE Filter Cartridge, 175 Sq Ft, C1750 StarClear

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Hayward CX150XRE Filter Cartridge, 150 Sq Ft, C150S SwimClear

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Hayward CX1380XRE Filter Cartridge, 175 Sq Ft, C5520 SwimClear

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Hayward CX1390REM Filter Cartridge, C6060, Blue Haven 520

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Hayward CX1280XREPAK4 Filter Cartridge, 4 Pack, 525 Sq Ft, SwimClear

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Hayward CX1280XRE Filter Cartridge, 131 Sq Ft, Super StarClear/ SwimClear

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Pool Filter Cartridges

A pool filter replacement cartridge is essential to a swimming pool's filtration system. It is designed to remove debris, dirt, particles, and impurities from the water, ensuring the pool remains clean and safe for swimming. The cartridge is a replaceable element that fits within the pool's filtration system and performs the actual filtration process.

Here's how it works:

  1. Filtration Process: As water circulates through the pool's filtration system, it passes through the replacement cartridge. The cartridge is made up of a porous material, often pleated polyester or similar materials, which traps and holds onto particles suspended in the water.
  2. Particle Capture: The microscopic pores in the cartridge material capture particles of various sizes, including leaves, debris, sand, pollen, and even microorganisms like bacteria and algae.
  3. Clean Water Return: After passing through the cartridge, the filtered water continues through the pool's plumbing system and is returned to the pool, free from the impurities that were captured by the cartridge.

Over time, as the cartridge accumulates more and more debris, it becomes less effective at filtration. When the cartridge gets too dirty, water flow can be restricted, and the overall efficiency of the filtration system decreases. To maintain optimal filtration and water quality, the cartridge needs to be periodically replaced.

Replacement frequency can vary depending on factors such as the pool's size, usage, surrounding environment, and the type of filtration system. Some cartridges can be cleaned and reused a few times before replacement, while others are designed to be disposed of after a single use.

In summary, a pool filter replacement cartridge is crucial to a swimming pool's filtration system. It ensures that the pool water remains clear and safe for swimming by capturing and removing various debris and impurities. Regularly replacing or cleaning these cartridges is necessary to maintain effective filtration and water quality.