Pentair 178583 air bleed tube assembly for Clean and Clear 520 and Quad DE 100 filtersPentair Genuine OEM Air Bleed Tube Assembly 520 SQFT, 178583 In stock$5099
Pentair 178583 air bleed tube assembly for Clean and Clear 520 and Quad DE 100 filters

Pentair Genuine OEM Air Bleed Tube Assembly 520 SQFT, 178583

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Quick overview

  • Genuine Pentair Factory part number 178583, not a generic bleed tube.
  • Two filters covered Fits the Pentair Clean and Clear 520 and the Quad D.E. 100.
  • Current version This is the current design and it replaces every previous air bleed assembly used on these filters.
  • Superseded the white cap version The older assembly had a white cap that looked much like the pipe it attached to, and it is no longer made.
  • Purges trapped air The bleed assembly is what lets air out of the tank at startup so the filter fills properly.
  • Molded plastic Supplied in plastic, matched to the original.
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Product details

The Pentair 178583 is the genuine air bleed tube assembly for the Clean and Clear 520 cartridge filter and the Quad D.E. 100. It is the current version of the part and replaces all of the earlier air bleed assemblies used on those filters.

Superseded design

The version this replaces had a white cap that looked very similar to the pipe it was attached to, and it is no longer produced. If that is what is on your filter, this assembly is the correct replacement.

What it does

Every time the pump starts, air collects at the top of the filter tank. The bleed assembly gives that air a path out so the tank fills with water. Trapped air keeps part of the element dry, drops effective filter area, and can make the tank pressure readings misleading. A cracked or blocked bleed tube is worth changing rather than working around.

Specifications
Brand Pentair
Manufacturer part number 178583
UPC 788379671563
Type Air bleed tube assembly
Material Plastic
Part category Pool filter part
Fits Pentair Clean and Clear 520 and Quad D.E. 100 filters
Supersedes All previous air bleed assemblies for these filters
Shipping weight 0.5 lb
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Which filters does this fit?
The Pentair Clean and Clear 520 and the Quad D.E. 100.
My old one has a white cap. Is this the same part?
The older assembly used a white cap that closely matched the pipe it attached to, and it is no longer available. This current version replaces it and every earlier air bleed assembly for these filters.
What does the air bleed assembly do?
It vents the air trapped in the top of the filter tank so water can fill it completely. Without it, air pockets stay in the tank and the filter never runs at full capacity.
Is it a genuine Pentair part?
Yes. It is the Pentair OEM assembly, part number 178583.
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