{"product_id":"unicel_c-6980","title":"Unicel C-6980 Replacement DE Filter Cartridge | 20 Sq. Ft. | Pentair Quad DE 80","description":"\u003ch3\u003e20 Sq. Ft. Replacement DE Filter Cartridge for Pentair Quad DE 80\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Unicel C-6980 is a precision-engineered replacement DE filter cartridge delivering 20 square feet of filtration area. Constructed with 8 oz. spun-bonded polyester DE media — a heavier, tightly woven fabric specifically designed to retain a DE powder coating — this cartridge provides the fine-particle capture performance your Quad DE 80 system depends on. With 42 pleats and open molded gasket end caps, the C-6980 seats firmly for a leak-free seal and consistent flow through every service cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #FFEAA7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT: Full Filter Service Requires 4 Cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Pentair Quad DE 80 requires \u003cstrong\u003e4 cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e for a complete service. Replacing all four at the same time ensures consistent flow, balanced filtration, and full filter efficiency. Add \u003cstrong\u003e4 units\u003c\/strong\u003e to your cart to complete your filter service.\n\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\u003eFilter Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e20 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e26 3\/4\"\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\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e6 1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Inner Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e3\"\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\u003eBottom Inner Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e8 oz. spun-bonded polyester (DE media)\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\u003ePleat Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 15px 15px 0 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open w\/ molded gasket\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/open_with_molded_gasket1.gif\" alt=\"Top Cap\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 15px 15px 0 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open w\/ molded gasket\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/open_with_molded_gasket1.gif\" alt=\"Bottom Cap\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\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\u003eOEM Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM 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;\"\u003eQuad DE 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e178655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFour 20 sq. ft. cartridges required for complete filter service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(This is not an exhaustive list.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, verify your filter dimensions match the specifications above and confirm OEM part number 178655 against your existing cartridge or filter housing label. Since the Quad DE 80 requires four identical cartridges, inspecting all four at the same time ensures you catch any uneven wear before it affects system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sku-aliases\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAlso known as: C6980\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828217569555,"sku":"C-6980","price":108.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/unicel-c-6980-replacement-de-filter-cartridge-20-sq-ft-pentair-quad-de-80.webp?v=1776374605","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/unicel_c-6980","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}