Part reference
Pentair 179134
The Pentair 179134 is the complete set of four replacement pool filter cartridges for the Clean & Clear Plus 320 filter system.
179134 is the current Pentair part number for the complete set of four cartridges that fit the Clean & Clear Plus 320. This is the number to use when you want the whole set rather than a single cartridge. Each of the four cartridges in a 179134 set is individually an R173573, the Pentair single. If you have seen 179134 and R173573 used for what looks like the same product, this is why: one is the four-pack, the other is the single.
Specifications
| Length | 20 1/16 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter | 7 in |
| Top opening | 3 in |
| Bottom opening | 3 in |
| Filtration area | 80 sq ft |
| Media | 4 oz polyester |
These are the specs of each individual cartridge. A 179134 set contains four of them, for 320 sq ft of total filtration area across the system.
How to verify this is the right cartridge
179134 is an OEM set number, so it is usually found on packaging or an order rather than molded on the cartridge itself. The individual cartridges inside carry R173573 or the older 178580. If your filter is a Clean & Clear Plus 320 and you want the factory set, 179134 is the correct order.
To confirm from the equipment rather than a number, measure one cartridge: 20 1/16 inches long, 7 inches across, 3 inch openings at both ends. A match means the 179134 set is right for your system.
How many cartridges does my filter take
The Clean & Clear Plus 320 uses four cartridges, which is exactly what a 179134 set provides. This is why 179134 is the most common single order for this filter: it replaces the entire set in one part number.
Buying the set means all four cartridges are the same age and wear evenly, which is the correct way to maintain this system.
Cross-reference
The 179134 set is made up of the same cartridge sold under the numbers below. Singles and other brands' equivalents:
| Brand | Part number |
|---|---|
| Unicel | C-7470 |
| Pleatco | PCC80 |
| Filbur | FC-1976 |
| Pentair OEM (set of 4) | 179134 |
| Pentair OEM (single) | R173573 |
| Pentair / Pac Fab (single) | 178580 |
| Pentair OEM | 817-0081 |
| Aladdin | 18005 |
| Excel Filters | XLS-720 |
| Baleen | AK-60433 |
| Darlly | 70804 |
| Unicel (4-pack) | C-7470-4 |
| Pleatco (4-pack) | PCC80-PAK4 |
| Pleatco (EC) | PCC80-EC |
| Filbur (4-pack) | FC-6465 |
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