{"product_id":"unicel-5ch-35-replacement-filter-cartridge-for-35-square-foot-elite-spas-by-maax","title":"Unicel 5CH-35 Spa Filter | MAAX Elite | PMAX50P4 replacement","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnicel 5CH-35 Hot Tub Filter Cartridge – 35 Sq Ft | Replaces PMAX50P4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your hot tub water clean and clear with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnicel 5CH-35 Replacement Spa Filter Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a premium, American-made filter designed for select MAAX, Elite, Vita, and other compatible hot tubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing 35 square feet of filtration media, 203 pleats, and durable Reemay 2033 polyester fabric, the Unicel 5CH-35 effectively captures dirt, debris, body oils, and other contaminants while maintaining proper water circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis replacement cartridge features a convenient semi-circular top handle and a 1-1\/2-inch male threaded bottom connection for easy installation and removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Unicel replacement spa filter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35 square feet of filtration surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium 3 oz Reemay 2033 polyester filtration media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e203 pleats for effective dirt and debris capture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable construction designed for repeated cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-circular top handle for easy removal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-1\/2-inch male threaded bottom connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to meet OEM filtration specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaces Pleatco PMAX50P4 and Filbur FC-0300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Tub and Spa Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Unicel 5CH-35 is commonly used in select hot tubs and spas manufactured under the following brands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElite Spas by MAAX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAAX Spas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAAX Spas of Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAAX Spas of Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVita Spas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydro Spa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonarch Spas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunbelt Spas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect Costco-sold spas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility varies by model and production year. These manufacturers have used different filter cartridges across their product lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always confirm the dimensions, bottom thread type, and existing filter part number before ordering. Brand compatibility alone does not guarantee fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacement Filter Part Numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnicel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5CH-35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleatco:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PMAX50P4, PAS35P4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilbur:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FC-0300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarlly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50353\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProAqua:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PA-535\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther References:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 104309, 6136, OC5-35, PA-AP50353, EL35M, 5TH-35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unicel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5CH-35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hot Tub and Spa Replacement Filter Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35 Sq Ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutside Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-5\/8 inches (143 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 inches (203 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop End Cap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Circular Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom End Cap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-1\/2-inch Male Thread (MPT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleat Count:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 203\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reemay 2033 Polyester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedia Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Confirm the Correct Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore purchasing, remove your existing spa filter and verify the following measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5-5\/8 inches across the filter body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8 inches, excluding the handle and threaded connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Closed end cap with a semi-circular handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-1\/2-inch male pipe thread (MPT).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 5CH-35 uses an MPT connection. Filters with different thread types or connection sizes may not fit, even if their overall dimensions are similar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Unicel 5CH-35 replace the Pleatco PMAX50P4?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The Unicel 5CH-35 is a listed replacement for the Pleatco PMAX50P4 and Filbur FC-0300 filter cartridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill this filter fit my MAAX or Elite hot tub?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 5CH-35 is used in select MAAX and Elite Spas models. Confirm your existing filter dimensions and threaded connection before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Unicel 5CH-35 fit Vita Spas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome replacement-filter suppliers list Vita Spas among compatible brands. However, Vita Spa uses multiple filter sizes, so the original cartridge number and measurements must be verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Unicel 5CH-35 made in the USA?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Unicel 5CH-35 filters are manufactured in the USA using quality polyester filtration media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow often should I clean my spa filter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse the cartridge regularly to remove debris and buildup. Cleaning frequency depends on spa usage, water conditions, and manufacturer recommendations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEO Page Title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnicel 5CH-35 Spa Filter | MAAX Elite | PMAX50P4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeta Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Unicel 5CH-35 hot tub filter, 35 sq ft, 5-5\/8\" x 8\", 1-1\/2\" MPT. 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