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product_id: 273713422
title: "Pentair EC-160301 Clean & Clear Plus 420 sq. ft. Cartridge Pool Filter"
brand: "pentair"
price: "€ 3992.70"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Pentair"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/273713422-pentair-ec-160301-clean-and-clear-plus-420-sq-ft
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
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# 1.5" winter drain 2" union connections 420 sq. ft. filter area Pentair EC-160301 Clean & Clear Plus 420 sq. ft. Cartridge Pool Filter

**Brand:** pentair
**Price:** € 3992.70
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💦 Elevate your pool game with crystal-clear confidence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentair EC-160301 Clean & Clear Plus 420 sq. ft. Cartridge Pool Filter by pentair
- **How much does it cost?** € 3992.70 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/273713422-pentair-ec-160301-clean-and-clear-plus-420-sq-ft)

## Best For

- pentair enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentair brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Advanced Internal Air Bleed:** Quickly purge trapped air to maintain peak filtration efficiency
- • **Robust 2" Union Connections:** Secure, leak-resistant plumbing integration for peace of mind
- • **Durable Polyester Cartridges:** Four high-performance cartridges engineered for superior debris capture
- • **Effortless Winterization Drain:** 1.5" drain port simplifies seasonal maintenance
- • **Massive 420 sq. ft. Filter Surface:** Maximize dirt capacity for longer, hassle-free pool clarity

## Overview

The Pentair EC-160301 Clean & Clear Plus cartridge pool filter features a generous 420 sq. ft. filtration area with four durable polyester cartridges, designed to efficiently clean up to 54,000 gallons of water in 6 hours. Equipped with 2" union connections and a 1.5" drain for easy winterization, plus an internal air bleed system, it offers professional-grade performance and simplified maintenance for a pristine pool all season long.

## Description

Pool Filter Parts Visit the Store Pool Filter Parts Visit the Store Heaters & Heat Pump Parts Visit the Store Heaters & Heat Pump Parts Pool Cleaner Parts Visit the Store Pool Cleaner Parts Pentair makes the most of life’s essential resources, from great tasting water straight from the kitchen faucet, to industrial water management and everywhere in between. We deliver solutions that help people move, improve and enjoy water, and sustainable applications that help ensure the health of the world. Crystal clear pool and spa water invites a healthy, active lifestyle. Pentair’s solutions are engineered to filter, and clean water, while automation equipment makes it all easy to control from anywhere so that you can truly enjoy your pool and spa.

Review: Comforted by the fact that it does't use DE which is carcinogenic in powdered form! - I started looking into how to maintain my own pool. I had a DE filter and started looking at how to add DE to the pool and doing the back wash, etc. While researching, I found the DE is carcinogenic. When you apply DE you are supposed to wear a mask and breathing it in will cause lung cancer. Funny thing is once it is wet is is harmless and you can eat it but you just can't breathe it. Also if you are paying someone to maintain your pool who knows if they are sloppy or not and spilling the powered DE all over when adding would put your family at risk. I've researched heavily into alternatives and found Sand filters, but they don't do that great of a job filtering and you have to back wash very often. They seem to work well only when really dirty. Weird... I then came across the media filters. I have media whole house filters and I like them. I also learned that the new media filters are very close to how good DE cleans. With this media filter I should be able to go the whole season without having to take it out and clean the media. By cleaning the media, I mean just a hose down. It looks to be a relatively simple process. Now down to the bad part about this product. The packaging! The packaging is really bad, hardly any protection for the product at all. I had to return the first one I got because the top was ripped and parts fell out. Side of the box had a big hole in it. Had a couple of scratches... The second one came the same exact way, but I opened it to make sure nothing was broken internally and decided to keep it and had my pool guy install it. We will see how well it works and if it meets my expectations. The 420 is supposed to be able to filter 54,000 gallons of water in 6 hours. So I should be able to clean my pool which is about half that size in about 3 hours! I will provide an update after my season is over if it is really going to last the whole season!
Review: Very nice filter - We purchased this filter last year when our old one gave out. After the purchase - while we were waiting for delivery - we received a call from the company. I was so impressed that they wanted to answer any questions we might have on the new filter when it arrived. These days it's hard to find such service. In the year we have owned it we have been very pleased. Pool is clean and filters do their job. The unit is easy to use. The hard part is always putting the pressure ring back on and tightened, and I always wish I had an extra hand to hold it in place while I get the bolt and screws tightened. But that is just normal stuff. The assembly was easy enough and we had no trouble connecting it to the existing plumbing.

## Features

- Large filter area for increased dirt capacity
- 2" unions
- Four polyester filter cartridges
- 1-1/2" drain for winterization
- Internal air bleed

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08MWYX8PY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #88,199 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #317 in Cartridge Pool Filters |
| Brand | Pentair |
| Brand Name | Pentair |
| Color | Almond |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 236 Reviews |
| Item Type Name | Cartridge Pool Filter |
| Item Weight | 74 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | PENTAIR WATER POOL AND SPA, IN |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EC-160301 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 Year |
| Material | Crystal |
| Material Type | Crystal |
| Model Number | EC-160301 |
| Required Assembly | No |
| Shape | Round |
| UPC | 788379500474 |

## Images

![Pentair EC-160301 Clean & Clear Plus 420 sq. ft. Cartridge Pool Filter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91EzGIANjtL.jpg)
![Pentair EC-160301 Clean & Clear Plus 420 sq. ft. Cartridge Pool Filter - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71z-nFSAN0L.jpg)
![Pentair EC-160301 Clean & Clear Plus 420 sq. ft. Cartridge Pool Filter - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gzQITGzxL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comforted by the fact that it does't use DE which is carcinogenic in powdered form!
*by E***M on May 23, 2016*

I started looking into how to maintain my own pool. I had a DE filter and started looking at how to add DE to the pool and doing the back wash, etc. While researching, I found the DE is carcinogenic. When you apply DE you are supposed to wear a mask and breathing it in will cause lung cancer. Funny thing is once it is wet is is harmless and you can eat it but you just can't breathe it. Also if you are paying someone to maintain your pool who knows if they are sloppy or not and spilling the powered DE all over when adding would put your family at risk. I've researched heavily into alternatives and found Sand filters, but they don't do that great of a job filtering and you have to back wash very often. They seem to work well only when really dirty. Weird... I then came across the media filters. I have media whole house filters and I like them. I also learned that the new media filters are very close to how good DE cleans. With this media filter I should be able to go the whole season without having to take it out and clean the media. By cleaning the media, I mean just a hose down. It looks to be a relatively simple process. Now down to the bad part about this product. The packaging! The packaging is really bad, hardly any protection for the product at all. I had to return the first one I got because the top was ripped and parts fell out. Side of the box had a big hole in it. Had a couple of scratches... The second one came the same exact way, but I opened it to make sure nothing was broken internally and decided to keep it and had my pool guy install it. We will see how well it works and if it meets my expectations. The 420 is supposed to be able to filter 54,000 gallons of water in 6 hours. So I should be able to clean my pool which is about half that size in about 3 hours! I will provide an update after my season is over if it is really going to last the whole season!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice filter
*by B***O on December 3, 2013*

We purchased this filter last year when our old one gave out. After the purchase - while we were waiting for delivery - we received a call from the company. I was so impressed that they wanted to answer any questions we might have on the new filter when it arrived. These days it's hard to find such service. In the year we have owned it we have been very pleased. Pool is clean and filters do their job. The unit is easy to use. The hard part is always putting the pressure ring back on and tightened, and I always wish I had an extra hand to hold it in place while I get the bolt and screws tightened. But that is just normal stuff. The assembly was easy enough and we had no trouble connecting it to the existing plumbing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CRYSTAL CLEAR POOL
*by T***S on September 4, 2018*

We replaced our old Hayward S-200 sand filter with this cartridge filter and the difference in clarity of our pool water is amazing (night and day). We also replaced our pump with the Pentair variable speed. Another fantastic product. We purchased a larger filter than what was estimated for our pool and wow, what a great move. We sized it big enough, so that we wouldn’t have to clean the cartridges until the end of summer. So much better than sand filter. We will never go back to sand filter. This is so much cleaner and lower maintenance. And, less chemicals. Also, we never have to skim it in the mornings, like we used to.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Pentair EC-160301 Clean & Clear Plus 420 sq. ft. Cartridge Pool Filter - Limited Warranty
- Pentair EC-342001 - SuperFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump, 1.5 HP - Limited Warranty

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*Last updated: 2026-05-19*