Pentair C&C RP Filter same as Sta-Rite Posi-Clear RP Filter?

[nick.s]

Is the Pentair EC-160353 the exact same filter as the Sta-Rite PXCRP200? The specs are all the same. The only difference appears to be the color and the warranty on the Pentair EC SKU being 1 year. I'm assuming the cartridge is the same pleatco cartridge but not sure. It's $150 more for the Pentair.

 

[1poolman1]

Is the Pentair EC-160353 the exact same filter as the Sta-Rite PXCRP200? The specs are all the same. The only difference appears to be the color and the warranty on the Pentair EC SKU being 1 year. I'm assuming the cartridge is the same pleatco cartridge but not sure. It's $150 more for the Pentair.

Same filter. Pentair branded pumps are almond in color, so their filters are the same as it just looks better to see all the equipment the same color on a new equipment pad. The MasterTemp heater is also almond.
After a while, and parts are replaced, it doesn't seem to matter to customers that much.
Sta-Rite (Pentair's other brand after they bought Sta-Rite) equipment is black, so the equipment branded Sta-Rite is the same color, including the Max-E-Therm heater (Pentair put it in an almond box and called it the MasterTemp).

 

[nick.s]

Thanks. I was just worried they might have gone with a cheaper filter since there is a big price difference.