{"product_id":"pentair-188624-fullfloxf-fv60-de-filter-58-sq-ft","title":"Pentair 188624 FullFloXF FV60 D.E. Pool Filter — 58 sq ft Fiberglass with Built-In Backwash Valve, 2 in — Genuine OEM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePentair 188624 FullFloXF FV60\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 58 sq ft fiberglass grid-style D.E. pool filter with the \u003cstrong\u003ebackwash valve built into the tank\u003c\/strong\u003e — no separate multiport to plumb, buy or leak. It handles up to \u003cstrong\u003e116 GPM\u003c\/strong\u003e on 2 in plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy \"FV60\" Is Rated 58 sq ft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60 in the model name is rounding, not the rated area. Pentair's brochure and printed catalog both specify \u003cstrong\u003e58 sq ft and 116 GPM\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the turnover figures confirm it — 55,680 gallons over 8 hours works out to exactly 116 GPM. Pentair's own web page says 60 sq ft \/ 120 GPM, which contradicts its own turnover column. We list the catalog figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFV60 or FV72? — Read This Before Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e188624 FV60 (this one):\u003c\/strong\u003e 58 sq ft, 116 GPM, \u003cstrong\u003e70 in vertical clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e188625 FV72:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 sq ft, 144 GPM, \u003cstrong\u003e76 in vertical clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth tanks are 21.5 in across, both run 2 in plumbing, and both take the same 7.2 lb D.E. charge. \u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the clearance above your filter before you order.\u003c\/strong\u003e You need 70 in of headroom here to lift the lid and pull the grid assembly — under a low equipment-room ceiling or a deck overhang, that is the figure that decides it, not the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing by Pool Volume\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an 8-hour turnover the FV60 suits pools up to about \u003cstrong\u003e55,680 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e. At a more relaxed 12-hour turnover it covers up to 83,520. Oversizing a D.E. filter is rarely a mistake — more area means longer runs between cleanings and less back pressure on the pump — so if you are between sizes and have the headroom, the FV72 is the safer pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy D.E. Rather Than Sand or Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiatomaceous earth coats the grids and filters finer than either sand or cartridge media, down to a few microns. It is what you choose when water clarity is the priority. The trade-offs: D.E. needs recharging after every backwash, and spent D.E. slurry has disposal rules in many jurisdictions — check locally before committing to the technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Never Run It Without D.E.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentair's manual is blunt: \u003cem\u003e\"If filter operates without diatomaceous earth (D.E.) for more than 3 minutes, filter elements may be damaged.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Recharge with \u003cstrong\u003e7.2 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e of D.E. after every backwash before the pump goes back on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e58 sq ft of D.E. filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 116 GPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in backwash valve:\u003c\/strong\u003e backwashing is one lever, with no separate multiport in the plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiberglass reinforced tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e will not rust or corrode in pool chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinest filtration of the three media types:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.E. traps down to a few microns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 in plumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e suits standard residential pad layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e21.5 in diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e same footprint as the FV72, so the pad layout is unchanged between sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 188624\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e FullFloXF FV60 fiberglass D.E. filter, 4000-Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116 GPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Clearance Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 in minimum, to remove the lid and internal elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Working Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 psi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD.E. Media Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2 lb (3.3 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnover, 8 hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55,680 gal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnover, 10 hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 69,600 gal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnover, 12 hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 83,520 gal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in 2 in rotary backwash valve (service parts 178828 assembly, 073370 rotor and seal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiberglass reinforced polypropylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnchor Clamp Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 178840, sold separately, recommended in high-wind and seismic areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e FV72, item 188625\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pentair (Genuine OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentair states \u003cem\u003e\"only a qualified plumbing professional should install this filter.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Key points from the manual: maximum working pressure is \u003cstrong\u003e50 psi\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003edo not pressure test with compressed air\u003c\/strong\u003e; do not connect to a high-pressure or city water supply; open the air relief valve and wait for pressure to reach zero before servicing; keep electrical controls at least 5 ft from the filter; mount on a level concrete slab; support piping independently; and use only PTFE or silicone lubricant on the O-rings, never petroleum-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty — Read This Before You Buy Online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentair lists filters at a 2-year parts and labour warranty, but its published policy carves out online purchases: \u003cem\u003e\"Products purchased from the internet, including Authorized Pentair Online Resellers, receive a one-year parts only warranty from the date of purchase,\"\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\"labor is not covered for... internet purchases.\"\u003c\/em\u003e The three-year bundle warranty also excludes internet purchases. The internal D.E. grids are classed as consumables at one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it 58 or 60 square feet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e58. The 60 in the model name is marketing rounding. Pentair's brochure and catalog both specify 58 sq ft and 116 GPM, and the published turnover figures only work out at 116 GPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much headroom do I actually need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 inches above the filter, minimum. That is Pentair's figure for lifting the lid and withdrawing the grid assembly for cleaning. If you cannot clear it, you cannot service the filter without unplumbing and moving the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the 188625 FV72?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea and flow. The FV72 gives 72 sq ft and 144 GPM against this filter's 58 sq ft and 116 GPM, and needs 76 in of clearance rather than 70. Same 21.5 in diameter, same 2 in plumbing, same 7.2 lb D.E. charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include the backwash valve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a 2 in rotary valve is built into the tank. There is no separate multiport to buy or plumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much D.E. does it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.2 lb, roughly 14 one-pound scoops, and it is not included. Recharge after every backwash — running the filter without D.E. for more than three minutes can damage the grids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I size this against my pump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filter should be rated at or above your pump's maximum flow. At 116 GPM this filter suits most residential single and variable speed pumps, but check your pump curve at your system's actual head rather than its nameplate horsepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a freight shipment rather than by parcel carrier. Inspect the carton on delivery and note any damage on the carrier paperwork before you sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ps4u-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the part number for this filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentair lists this filter under item number 188624, model FV60. Quote 188624 when you cross-reference it against your equipment manual, an existing filter, or a parts diagram — the FV72 is item 188625.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I confirm this fits my equipment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck three things: your pool volume against the turnover figures, your pump's maximum flow against 116 GPM, and the vertical clearance above your filter against 70 in. If any of those is tight, send us your details before ordering and we will confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes filter installation need a professional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pentair states that only a qualified plumbing professional should install this filter, and warranty coverage can depend on it. Shut off and depressurise the system before any work on the pad, and never pressure test with compressed air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a warranty on this filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentair lists filters at two years parts and labour, but its policy limits internet purchases to one year, parts only, with no labour coverage. The internal D.E. grids are consumables at one year. Review Pentair's current terms before purchasing and keep your receipt and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 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