Waterco Opal XL 270 Sqft Cartridge Filter
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Opal XL Cartridge Filters are engineered to accommodate an extra-large filter cartridge, significantly increasing their dirt-holding capacity and reducing the need for frequent maintenance. The filter features a dome lid that facilitates quick and easy access to the cartridge, allowing for straightforward removal, cleaning, and reinstallation within minutes. These filters are particularly suitable for settings where backwashing is impractical or in regions where water conservation is crucial.
Benefits:
- Maximized dirt holding capacity.
- Low filter maintenance.
- Easy access to the filter cartridge.
- Saves water (no backwash required).
Highlights:
- Rugged Construction. Constructed from high impact polypropylene and designed for easy maintenance. The Opal XL cartridge filters will provide years of trouble free service.

- Extra Large Filter Cartridge. Opal XL filter cartridges are fabricated from pleated reusable polyester fabric. The extra larger size cartridge has been pleated to provide 270ft2 (25.1m2) of surface area maximizing its dirt holding capacity and minimizing filter maintenance.
- Simple Maintenance. The filter cartridge is easily cleaned by hosing the pleats with a standard garden hose.
- Material: Polyester fabric material, plastisol end caps and a polypropylene core.
- Operating Temperature: 4ºC to 50ºC Maximum Pressure Drop: 20 kPa.

Features:
- Tough heavy duty polyester filter fabric with wide and deep pleats for better filter efficiency, easy cleaning and longer cartridge life.
- Solid one piece moulded polymer tank. Low profile for easy cartridge removal and inconspicuous enclosure.
- Dome shaped lid, allowing simple cartridge removal and replacement.
- 50mm quick connect barrel unions for UPVC pipe.
- Easy to read pressure gauge.
- Air relief valve.
- For pools up to 180 000 L.
Warranty:
- Opal Filter (Tank). 10 Years (5 Years Full + 5 Years Pro Rata)
- Other Components. 1 Year
- Labour. 1 Year
Specifications:
| Model | Filter Area | MaxFlow Rate | Working Pressure | Max Pool Size | ||
| (m²) | (ft²) | lpm | kPa | psi | litres | |
| Opal 225 | 20.9 | 225 | 510 | 250 | 50 | 183,600 |
| Opal 270 | 25.1 | 270 | 510 | 250 | 50 | 183,600 |
Dimensions:

| SKU | XL270 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 217270 |
| Warranty | 5 Year Full + 5 Year Pro Rata Tank, 1 Year Valve |
| Brand | Waterco |
| Model | Opal XL 270 |
| Product Type | Cartridge Filter |
| Shipping Type | Standard |
| Flow Rate (litres per minute) | 510LPM |
| Plumbing | 50mm |
| Dimensions | 480x480x914.5 |
| Maximum Working Pressure | 250KPA |
Shipping
Same-day dispatch applies to orders received by 12.00 pm (AEST) during business days. Orders received after 12.00 pm and on weekends or public holidays will be dispatched on the next business day.
Delivery fees are $19.95 flat-rate per order Australia-wide, no matter how many products are in it. Orders containing bulky items like sand filters, acoustic boxes, heat pumps, pool covers, and pool slides may incur additional fees as they require specialized carriers.
Below are the estimated time to arrival in business days once an order is shipped.
| Destination | Sydney | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA/NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Days | 1 - 2 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 5 - 6 |
Rural and remote addresses, where delivery is not provided every day, may take longer.
Returns
Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not satisfied with a product for any reason, you are welcome to return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date - even if you have used the product. Returns are free, and we will cover return shipping.
We take full responsibility for the safe arrival of the products that you order from us. We will replace at our expense any product that arrives faulty, damaged during transit, or is the incorrect product. Click here for details
If you have any questions about our shipping policy or our return policy, please contact us on 1300 766 619 or through our contact us form.