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Pentair 178561
Pentair cartridge element number — match tank series before ordering aftermarket ‘compatible’ packs.
Fitment facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentair |
| SKU | 178561 |
| Role | Filter cartridge |
| Often confused with | 520556, IC20, IC40, IC60, R173215 |
| Hard stop | Pentair and Hayward cartridges are not cross-brand by size guess |
| Confirm | Tank model + OEM element number |
| Interval | Salt cells by hours / production; cartridges by pressure rise |
Hard stop
Pentair and Hayward cartridges are not cross-brand by size guess
Before you buy
- Hard stop: Pentair and Hayward cartridges are not cross-brand by size guess
- Confirm: Tank model + OEM element number
- Often confused with: 520556, IC20, IC40, IC60, R173215
- Interval: Salt cells by hours / production; cartridges by pressure rise
- Salt cells are brand/power-center specific — never cross brands.
Sources
Related
pentair-520556 · pentair-ic20 · pentair-ic40 · pentair-ic60 · pentair-r173215