{"product_id":"davey-crystalclear-er-2026-cartridge-filter","title":"Davey CrystalClear ER (2026+) Cartridge Filters - 135ft², 180ft², 225ft² and 270ft²","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDavey CrystalClear ER (2026+) Cartridge Filters - 135ft², 180ft², 225ft² and 270ft²\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavey CrystalClear cartridge filters are a water-saving, low-maintenance filtration option for pools and spas where you want clear water without the mess and water waste of backwashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysically Stocked, unlike most \"drop-shipping\" websites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped from VIC, NSW, WA, QLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are replacing an older \u003cstrong\u003eAstralpool ZX cartridge filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDavey CrystalClear\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDavey EasyClear\u003c\/strong\u003e, or most other cartridge filters, the \u003cstrong\u003eDavey CrystalClear ER range\u003c\/strong\u003e is often the closest current alternative by size class, filtration area, and flow rate. These filters are ideal where backwashing is not practical, where water may be scarce, or where a simple cartridge filter is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Davey CrystalClear range is available in \u003cstrong\u003e135ft², 180ft², 225ft² and 270ft²\u003c\/strong\u003e models, with a solid one-piece polypropylene tank, reusable polyester cartridges, a pressure gauge, manual air bleed, and \u003cstrong\u003e50mm quick connect barrel unions\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy People Replace Astralpool ZX Filters With Davey CrystalClear ER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstralpool ZX cartridge filters were a compact, low-height cartridge filter range widely used on Australian pools and spas. The closest Davey CrystalClear crossover is generally:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstralpool ZX 100 = Davey DCC135\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstralpool ZX 150 = Davey DCC180\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstralpool ZX 200 = Davey DCC225\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstralpool ZX 250 = Davey DCC270\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the \u003cstrong\u003eclosest corresponding sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, not guaranteed drop-in replacements. Always compare dimensions, pipe layout, union style, and the clearance needed above the filter to remove the cartridge element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides crystal clear water with minimal maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess water used, with no backwashing needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal where backwashing may not be practical or where water may be scarce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank constructed from high-impact polypropylene as a solid one-piece mould for long non-corrosive life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile design with easy access to the filter cartridge for removal, cleaning and installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality pressure gauge makes it easy to see when element cleaning is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual air bleed allows the filter to be depressurised before opening for cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty reusable polyester filter cartridges with wide and deep pleats for good filter efficiency, easy cleaning and longer cartridge life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement filter elements available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm quick connect barrel unions supplied for simple installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum flow rate up to 510 lpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum working pressure 250 kPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDavey CrystalClear Model Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC135\u003c\/strong\u003e – 12.5m² \/ 135ft² filtration area, 381 lpm max flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC180\u003c\/strong\u003e – 16.7m² \/ 180ft² filtration area, 450 lpm max flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC225\u003c\/strong\u003e – 20.9m² \/ 225ft² filtration area, 480 lpm max flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC270\u003c\/strong\u003e – 25.1m² \/ 270ft² filtration area, 510 lpm max flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAstralpool ZX vs Davey CrystalClear Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAstralpool ZX Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDavey Equivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eZX Filter Area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDavey Filter Area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eZX Max Flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDavey Max Flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eZX Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDavey Main Height \/ Clearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZX 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.4m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e375 lpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e381 lpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e710mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC: 668mm, D: 1000mm clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZX 150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.0m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.7m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e445 lpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 lpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e710mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame DCC135 \/ DCC180 body family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZX 200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.0m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.9m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e490 lpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480 lpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e910mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC: 811.5mm, D: 1600mm clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZX 250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC270\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.0m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.1m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e515 lpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e510 lpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e910mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC: 941.5mm, D: 1600mm clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the Davey drawings, the \u003cstrong\u003eD dimension is the minimum clearance height required to remove the cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is especially important if the filter sits under a deck, under roofing, or in a tight plant room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDavey CrystalClear Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC135\u003c\/strong\u003e – A: 483mm, B: 60mm, C: 668mm, D: 1000mm clearance, inlet \/ outlet 40\/50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC180\u003c\/strong\u003e – same shorter-body family as DCC135. Check the official drawing and space available before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC225\u003c\/strong\u003e – A: 479mm, B: 60mm, C: 811.5mm, D: 1600mm clearance, E: 570mm, inlet \/ outlet 40\/50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC270\u003c\/strong\u003e – C: 941.5mm, D: 1600mm clearance, E: 570mm, inlet \/ outlet 40\/50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement Filter Cartridges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eModel Number Replacement Cartridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNominal Filter Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCE1039\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystalClear ER Cartridge Element 135ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCE1038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystalClear ER Cartridge Element 180ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCE1040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystalClear ER Cartridge Element 225ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC270 (twin filter unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCE1041\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystalClear ER Cartridge Element 90ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC270 (twin filter unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCE1038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystalClear ER Cartridge Element 180ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003ein-ground and above-ground pools\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003esalt, mineral salt and fresh water pools\u003c\/strong\u003e. Davey states the range includes models suitable for pools up to \u003cstrong\u003e180,000 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThings To Check Before Ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not order based on model name alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck overall height and diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck plumbing position and union style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the available clearance above the filter for cartridge removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm whether your old unit used glued plumbing connections or threaded unions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation should be carried out by a suitably qualified person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Search Terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavey CrystalClear cartridge filter, DCC135, DCC180, DCC225, DCC270, DCE1039, DCE1038, DCE1040, DCE1041, Astralpool ZX replacement, ZX 100 replacement, ZX 150 replacement, ZX 200 replacement, ZX 250 replacement, cartridge pool filter Australia, water saving pool filter, no backwash pool filter, 50mm pool cartridge filter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Davey","offers":[{"title":"135ft² - 381lpm - ER135","offer_id":46665316106429,"sku":"WC-DCC135","price":908.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180ft² - 450lpm - ER180","offer_id":46665316139197,"sku":"WC-DCC180","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"225² - 480lpm - ER225","offer_id":46665316171965,"sku":"WC-DCC225","price":1169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/5253\/files\/davey-crystalclear-er-2026-cartridge-filters-135ft-180ft-225ft-and-270ft-475.webp?v=1782210966","url":"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/zh-hant\/products\/davey-crystalclear-er-2026-cartridge-filter","provider":"Heater and Spa Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}