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Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520 replacement filter cartridge

Replacement cartridge for the Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520 filter: Pleatco PCC130, specs, cross-reference and current prices.

PleatcoPCC130

Looking for a replacement cartridge for a Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520? The compatible Pleatco part is PCC130. Check the specs below against your old cartridge, then compare prices.

Cross-reference

Spec Value
Filter Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520
Pleatco PCC130
Pleatco UPC 090164081304
Cartridges per filter 4

Sources: Pleatco Catalog & Cross Reference Guide. Always compare the length, outside diameter and center openings of your old cartridge before ordering: manufacturers revise parts, and similar-looking cartridges differ by fractions of an inch.

How to confirm the fit

  1. Find the model name on your filter tank’s label, or the part number printed on the end cap of the old cartridge.
  2. Measure the old cartridge: overall length (end cap to end cap), outside diameter, and the openings at top and bottom (open hole, closed, or handle).
  3. Match all three to the specs above. See how to measure a filter cartridge.

When to replace it

Most pool cartridges last about 1-3 seasons (often around 2,000 hours of run time). Replace sooner if pleats are torn, flattened or permanently discolored, the end caps are cracked, or the pressure gauge climbs quickly after every cleaning. See when to replace a filter cartridge.

Cleaning between replacements

Rinse with a garden hose from top to bottom, working between the pleats; soak in a filter cleaner periodically to remove oils and scale. Never use a pressure washer: it damages the fabric. Full guide: how to clean a pool filter cartridge.

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Frequently asked questions

What filter cartridge fits a Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520?

Pleatco PCC130. Confirm length, diameter and openings before ordering.

Are Pleatco, Unicel and Filbur cartridges as good as the original?

They’re the major aftermarket brands and are widely used as direct replacements. Quality varies by line: premium lines use more or better pleated fabric. See Pleatco vs Unicel vs Filbur.

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