Hot Springs Spas/Watkins Mfg. - 31114 Filter Cartridge Replacement for Watkins Manufacturing with Unicel - C-8465
Swimming Pool Filter Cartridge Replacement for Watkins Manufacturing Hot Springs Spas/Watkins Mfg. - 31114.
Pool filter cartridges are used to filter swimming pool water by collecting dirt, debris, algae, oils and other contaminants and filtering them out of the pool water. Cartridge filters have a much larger filtering area due to their design and construction. The pleats on a cartridge allow the filter to run at a lower pressure. As a result, the back pressure on your pool and spa pump is reduced thereby increasing the lifespan of your equipment. A pleated cartridge can trap debris as small as 10 to 15 microns (not visible to the un-aided human eye).
Cartridge filtration has been increasingly popular due to lower maintenance in comparison to old style Sand and most D.E. pool filters. There is no need to "Backwash" a cartridge filter, losing water and chemicals. There is no diatomaceous earth (D.E. - white powder substance) to deal with and the cleaning of the filter cartridge is much simpler.
Please utilize the table below to cross reference numbers and measurements as well.
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicel # | C-8465 |
| Filber # | FC-3960 |
| Pleatco # | PWK45N |
| Filter Mfg | Watkins Manufacturing |
| Filter Model | Hot Springs Spas/Watkins Mfg. |
| OEM # | 31114 |
| Length | 10-1/2" |
| Outside Diameter | 8-1/2" |
| Inside Diameter Top | 3" / open |
| Inside Diameter Bottom | 3" / open |
| Pleat Count | 234 |
| Square Feet | 65 |
| Notes | Note: The original was 45 sq. ft. (162 pleats). This replacement has been upgraded to 65 sq. ft. |
| Price | $55.43 |
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Last updated 1/3/2024 11:07:53 AM, by BYCAPP