{"product_id":"pentair-buttress-thread-upper-bulkhead-filters-194801z","title":"Pentair Bulkhead 2-3\/8\" 8 Buttress Thread | Quad D.E. \u0026 Clean \u0026 Clear Plus Filters | 194801Z","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair Bulkhead 2-3\/8\" 8 Buttress Thread (194801Z) is the OEM replacement 2-3\/8\", 8-thread buttress bulkhead fitting for Pentair Quad D.E. and Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus cartridge filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #FFEAA7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0; color: #856404;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: MANUFACTURING DATE APPLIES — CLEAN \u0026amp; CLEAR PLUS FILTERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bulkhead is compatible with Clean \u0026amp; Clear Plus filters manufactured after November 1998 only. Before ordering, confirm your filter's manufacture date on the label or equipment serial tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulkhead fitting seals the plumbing port penetration in the filter tank wall. A failed or cracked bulkhead allows water to bypass the filter body at the fitting — resulting in leaks at the tank port and potential pressure loss throughout the return line. Replacing a damaged bulkhead with the correct OEM thread specification restores a watertight seal at the rated operating pressure of the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentair Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e194801Z\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e194801\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; 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padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eQuad D.E.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eQuad 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBulkhead 2-3\/8\"-8 buttress thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eClean \u0026amp; Clear Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCLEAN \u0026amp; CLEAR PLUS 240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFilters manufactured after 11\/1998 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eClean \u0026amp; Clear Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCLEAN \u0026amp; CLEAR PLUS 320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFilters manufactured after 11\/1998 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eClean \u0026amp; Clear Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCLEAN \u0026amp; CLEAR PLUS 420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFilters manufactured after 11\/1998 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; 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This is not an exhaustive list. For certainty, verify the part number in your equipment's manual or on the original part itself before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePoolaroo Pro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButtress threads engage differently from standard pipe threads — they are designed to resist the axial forces exerted by pressurized water against the tank wall. When installing this bulkhead, hand-tighten until snug and follow Pentair's torque specification in your filter's installation manual. Overtightening a plastic buttress-thread bulkhead can crack the fitting or the tank boss. Inspect the mating O-ring seating surface on the tank for scoring or deformation before reinstalling — a damaged seating surface will leak regardless of how tight the bulkhead is torqued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wft:processed:manual:2026-04-30 --\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52770058961171,"sku":"194801Z","price":114.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/pentair-buttress-thread-upper-bulkhead-filter-replacement-194801z.webp?v=1767400848","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/pentair-buttress-thread-upper-bulkhead-filters-194801z","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}