Pentair Clean & Clear Plus CCP420 Cartridge Pool Filter | EC-160301

Pentair Clean & Clear Plus CCP420 Cartridge Pool Filter | EC-160301

The Pentair Clean & Clear Plus CCP420 Cartridge Pool Filter (EC-160301) provides 420 square feet of filtration area. Four removable cartridges divide the filtration area across individual elements that can be lifted out for cleaning. This layout provides a large media area without adding sand or D.E. powder. Size the filter for the pump’s operating flow and the space available for service.

Specifications

Plan the installation

Choose the CCP420 by the required circulation flow, media type and service space—not by pool gallons alone. Pentair publishes 150 GPM for this model; your installer must also account for the limits of the pump, plumbing, heater and other equipment.

Allow access to the closure, drain and plumbing, with enough overhead room to remove the internal elements or valve. A published service-clearance figure is different from the assembled tank height. Confirm the dimensions of the exact revision before building an enclosure.

Match the manual to your filter

Pentair publishes separate guides for cast-clamp and spring-clamp Clean & Clear Plus filters. Identify the clamp and manufacturing revision before ordering service parts or following a tightening procedure. Pentair’s current parts guidance limits spring-clamp kits to filters manufactured before August 2025. Both guides are linked below.

Maintenance and safe operation

Before opening the filter, stop the pump, prevent automatic restart and fully relieve system pressure according to Pentair’s guide. Never loosen or tighten a closure while the filter is pressurized. Have a qualified professional install the filter and explain its startup, cleaning and winterizing requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a complete filter or a replacement element?

This listing is for the CCP420 filter assembly, exact part EC-160301. It is not a standalone replacement cartridge or filter-media refill.

How do I know it will work with my pump?

Choose the CCP420 by the required circulation flow, media type and service space—not by pool gallons alone. Pentair publishes 150 GPM for this model; your installer must also account for the limits of the pump, plumbing, heater and other equipment.

Does it need backwashing or D.E. powder?

No. This cartridge filter is serviced by cleaning its cartridge elements according to the manual. Do not add sand or D.E. powder.

When should the filter be cleaned?

Record the clean operating pressure after proper startup. Use the model’s manual to determine when to clean . Changes in pressure or circulation deserve inspection; a calendar alone cannot account for every pool’s debris load.

Where are troubleshooting instructions?

Use the manufacturer’s installation and user guide below. Match your equipment revision before following a service procedure, and contact a pool professional for persistent leaks, trapped air or abnormal pressure.

Manuals and manufacturer resources

• Installation & Troubleshooting — Cast-Clamp Models (PDF)
• Installation & Troubleshooting — Spring-Clamp Models (PDF)
• Manufacturer Product Overview (PDF)
• Pentair Clean & Clear Plus product overview
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