{"product_id":"pentairwaterpoolandspainc_r172653","title":"Pentair Replacement Cartridge | 186 Leaf Trap Series | R172653","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair R172653 is the OEM replacement 25 sq. ft. cartridge with plug for the Pentair Model 186 Leaf Trap series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is the primary filtration element inside the Model 186 Leaf Trap, capturing leaves, debris, and fine particulate before they reach the pump basket or impeller. The included plug seals the cartridge port during removal and reinstallation, preventing unfiltered water bypass. When the cartridge becomes clogged or damaged, flow restriction increases and debris capture efficiency drops — replacing it with the correct OEM cartridge restores the leaf trap to full operating capacity.\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;\"\u003eR172653\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e25 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCartridge and plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFits Into\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLeaf Trap — Leaf Traps Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e186-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e25 sq. ft. cartridge with plug for Model 186 variants\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;\"\u003eLeaf Trap — Leaf Traps Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e186-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e25 sq. ft. cartridge with plug for Model 186 variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLeaf Trap — Leaf Traps Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e186-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e25 sq. ft. cartridge with plug for Model 186 variants\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;\"\u003eLeaf Trap — Leaf Traps Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e186-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e25 sq. ft. cartridge with plug for Model 186 variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e186A Leaf Trap — Leaf Traps \/ Leaf Eaters Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eR211084\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e25 sq. ft. cartridge w\/ plug for No. 186 Leaf Trap\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;\"\u003eLeaf Trap 186-B — Leaf Traps Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eR211086\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e25 sq. ft. cartridge with plug; fits Model 186 variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLeaf Trap 186-C — Leaf Traps Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eR211092\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e25 sq. ft. cartridge with plug; fits Model 186 variants\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;\"\u003eLeaf Trap 186-D — Leaf Traps Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eR211094\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e25 sq. ft. cartridge with plug; fits Model 186 variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompatibility is based on Pentair parts documentation and available OEM records. 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\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 186 Leaf Trap was produced in four variants (186-A through 186-D) as well as under individual assembly part numbers (R211084, R211086, R211092, R211094). If you are unsure which variant you own, check the label on the leaf trap housing — the model designation is printed there. All four variants use the same R172653 cartridge, so once you confirm you have a Model 186, this is the correct replacement regardless of the letter suffix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wft:processed:manual:2026-04-06 --\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53971974029587,"sku":"R172653","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/pentair-replacement-cartridge-186-leaf-trap-series-r172653.webp?v=1777382378","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/pentairwaterpoolandspainc_r172653","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}