Pentair 178616 genuine OEM metal compression spring for pool filtersPentair Genuine OEM Compression Spring, 178616 In stock$1299
Pentair 178616 genuine OEM metal compression spring for pool filters
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Pentair Genuine OEM Compression Spring, 178616

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Quick overview

  • Genuine Pentair Factory part 178616, not a hardware store substitute.
  • Metal Pentair lists the material as metal.
  • Clean and Clear Plus Used in the Pentair Clean and Clear Plus cartridge filter.
  • EasyClean DE systems Also listed for the Pentair EasyClean aboveground DE filter system.
  • Cheap to renew Springs fatigue with age, so it is an easy piece to replace while the filter is already open.
  • Match the number Filters use more than one spring, so check 178616 against your filter parts list before ordering.
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Product details

The Pentair 178616 is a metal compression spring used inside Pentair filters. It is listed for the Clean and Clear Plus cartridge filter and for the EasyClean aboveground DE filter system, and it is the genuine Pentair part rather than a generic spring.

A small part that is easy to overlook

Springs do not usually announce themselves. They corrode, they lose tension, and the filter goes on working badly until someone opens it up. When a Pentair filter is apart for a cartridge or grid change, a corroded or collapsed spring is the sort of piece worth renewing then and there rather than putting the tank back together around it.

Before you order

Pentair uses several springs across its filter range, and they are not interchangeable. Check 178616 against the parts list for your exact filter model, and if you are working from a spring you have already pulled out, compare it against the photo before you buy.

Specifications
Brand Pentair
Manufacturer part number 178616
UPC 788379694432
Type Compression spring
Part type Pool filter part
Material Metal
Fits Pentair Clean and Clear Plus cartridge filter, Pentair EasyClean aboveground DE filter system
Shipping weight 1 lb
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Questions and answers

What people ask about this product, answered by our pool techs.

Which filters use this spring?
Pentair lists it for the Clean and Clear Plus cartridge filter and the EasyClean aboveground DE filter system.
Is it a genuine Pentair part?
Yes. It is Pentair part number 178616.
What is it made of?
Metal.
How do I know I need it?
Springs are usually replaced on sight, during a filter teardown, rather than diagnosed on their own. If the one you pull out is corroded, collapsed or has lost its tension against the internal stack, put a new one in while the filter is apart.
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