Filter reference
Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520
The Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520 (CCP520) uses four 130 square foot cartridges: Unicel C-7472, Pleatco PCC130, or Filbur FC-1978.
The Clean & Clear Plus 520 (CCP520) is the largest filter in the Pentair Clean & Clear Plus line. It uses four cartridges, each 130 square feet, for 520 square feet total. The cartridge is 32 1/16 inches long, the tallest in the family, with the same 7 inch diameter and 3 inch openings as the rest. A housing reading Clean & Clear Plus 520 or CCP520 takes this cartridge.
Specifications
| Length | 32 1/16 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter | 7 in |
| Top opening | 3 in |
| Bottom opening | 3 in |
| Filtration area | 130 sq ft per cartridge |
| System total | 520 sq ft (four cartridges) |
| Media | 4 oz polyester |
How to verify this is the right cartridge
Start with the housing label. A tank reading Clean & Clear Plus 520, CCP520, or Pentair 160332 uses this cartridge. On the cartridge, the end cap shows C-7472, PCC130, FC-1978, or the Pentair numbers 178585 or R173578.
By measurement, the CCP520 cartridge is 32 1/16 inches long and 7 inches across, with 3 inch openings at both ends. It is the longest of the four Clean & Clear Plus cartridges, so if yours measures around 32 inches and 7 inches wide, this is the size. The diameter alone will not tell you, since all four sizes share it.
The mistake to avoid is buying by diameter or appearance. Every Clean & Clear Plus cartridge is 7 inches across and looks similar, but the 520 is a foot longer than the 320. A 520 cartridge will not fit a shorter housing, and a shorter cartridge will not seal a 520 tank. Confirm by housing model or by length.
Cross-reference
These part numbers all refer to the same cartridge for the Clean & Clear Plus 520:
| Brand | Part number |
|---|---|
| Unicel | C-7472 |
| Pleatco | PCC130 |
| Filbur | FC-1978 |
| Pentair OEM (single) | R173578 |
| Pentair / Pac Fab (single) | 178585 |
| Pentair housing | 160332 |
| Aladdin | 22505 |
| Waterway | 817-0131 |
| Baleen | AK-30434 |
| Pleatco (4-pack) | PCC130-PAK4 |
| Filbur (4-pack) | FC-6475 |
Available from Meridian
We stock this cartridge as a set of four, shipped free anywhere in the US. Confirm the fit above, then order.
Shop the CCP520 4-pack →Why order from Meridian
- Fitment verified before you buy. Every cross-reference and dimension on this page is checked against OEM and aftermarket sources. Match the number or the measurements above and the cartridge fits, the first time.
- One order covers the whole filter. The Clean & Clear Plus takes four cartridges. This is the complete set of four, so you replace all four at once and they wear evenly, not a single you have to buy four times.
- Free shipping, no surprises. The price is the price. Shipping is included anywhere in the US, and fitment questions go to a person at info@meridianfiltration.com.
Sold as a set of four. Compare the per-cartridge cost against buying singles, and factor a full season of filtration before the next replacement.