Part reference
Unicel C-7472
The Unicel C-7472 is a replacement pool filter cartridge for the Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520 filter system.
C-7472 is Unicel's part number for the cartridge that fits the Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520, the largest filter in the line. It is the 520-size member of the same family as the C-7470 (320) and C-7471 (420), sharing the 7 inch diameter but running longest, at 32 1/16 inches, for 130 square feet of media. If your cartridge reads C-7472, the specs and cross-reference below confirm the fit.
Specifications
| Length | 32 1/16 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter | 7 in |
| Top opening | 3 in |
| Bottom opening | 3 in |
| Filtration area | 130 sq ft |
| System total | 520 sq ft (four cartridges) |
| Media | 4 oz polyester |
How to verify this is the right cartridge
Check the end cap. Unicel prints C-7472 on the cap. If your old cartridge reads C-7472, this replaces it directly, as does any cross-referenced equivalent.
If the printing is gone, measure. The C-7472 is 32 1/16 inches long and 7 inches across, with 3 inch openings at both ends. It is the longest cartridge in the Clean & Clear Plus family, so a length near 32 inches at 7 inches wide identifies the 520 size.
Size confusion is the common error here. All Clean & Clear Plus cartridges share the 7 inch diameter, so the diameter alone will not tell you the size. A C-7472 fits only the 520. Match the housing model or measure the length.
Cross-reference
C-7472 is the same cartridge sold under other brands' numbers. Any of these fits the Clean & Clear Plus 520:
| Brand | Part number |
|---|---|
| Unicel | C-7472 |
| Pleatco | PCC130 |
| Filbur | FC-1978 |
| Pentair OEM (set of 4) | 179136 |
| 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 [email protected].
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.