Pentair Pentair Clean & Clear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter HIGH PRESSURE Error Fix: High Filter Pressure

Error code HIGH PRESSURE on the Pentair Pentair Clean & Clear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter means: High Filter Pressure. The pressure gauge on the filter reads 8-10 PSI or more above the clean starting pressure (the pressure reading taken immediately after installing a freshly cleaned or new cartridge). This indicates the filter cartridge is loaded with debris and needs to be cleaned. Remove the filter lid (depressurize first by turning off the pump and opening the air relief valve), remove the cartridge element(s), and hose them clean with a garden hose. For heavily soiled cartridges, soak overnight in a cartridge cleaning solution. Rinse thoroughly before reinstalling. Record the clean starting pressure for future reference.

The most successful fix is "Deep Clean and Soak Cartridge with Cleaning Solution" (medium difficulty, ~240 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$20. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated info severity. It is generally not urgent and can often be resolved with a simple DIY fix.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Deep Clean and Soak Cartridge with Cleaning Solution") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 240 minutes. Tools needed: Garden hose with spray nozzle, Bucket, Rubber gloves, Eye protection.

DIY cost: $10-$20. Professional repair typically costs $100-$150. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Pentair Pentair Clean & Clear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter has 8 other known error codes, including: AIR IN SYSTEM (Air in Filter System), AIR VALVE FAIL (Air Relief Valve Failure), BAND CLAMP FAIL (Belly Band Clamp Failure), DAMAGED CARTRIDGE (Damaged Filter Cartridge), DRAIN PLUG LEAK (Drain Plug Leak), and 3 more.