PAS35P / 5CH-35 / FC-0300
35 sq ft replacement filter cartridge • 5.875″ OD × 7.75″ long
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of the PAS35P?
The PAS35P is 5.875 inches in outer diameter, 7.75 inches long, with a handle top and a threaded bottom. Total filtration area is 35 square feet. Before ordering, pull your existing cartridge and measure it yourself, or check the label inside the housing. OD and length both have to match within about an eighth of an inch, and the end-cap style needs to match exactly so the cartridge seats properly when the lid closes.
What other part numbers are interchangeable with the PAS35P?
PAS35P is the same physical cartridge as 5CH-35, FC-0300. Same dimensions (5.875" × 7.75"), same handle top, same threaded bottom. The Pleatco, Unicel, and Filbur boxes ship the same media inside, just with different stickers. The only thing to watch is the end-cap style: if a cross-reference has a slightly different cap design, it may not seat right in your housing.
How often should I replace the PAS35P?
Most filter cartridges last between 12 and 24 months. Pull the PAS35P every few months for a hose rinse, soak it in cleaner quarterly, and replace it when the pleats are torn, channeling, or won't come clean. Bather load, water chemistry, and how often you actually clean it all matter more than the calendar.
How do I clean the PAS35P?
The PAS35P has a built-in handle on top, which means you can pull it without touching the media. Pull the cartridge from the housing and hose it down. Hit the pleats from above at about a 45-degree angle so water rinses debris out instead of packing it deeper, and work top to bottom while rotating the cartridge. Skip the pressure washer. The high pressure tears or collapses pleats, and once that happens you've lost media that doesn't come back. Every few months (or at every water change, whichever comes first), do a deep clean: overnight soak in a hot tub filter cleaner, then a thorough rinse. If your cartridge has a closed end cap, let it dry before reinstalling so you don't trap moisture inside the cartridge core.
Which hot tubs and spas use the PAS35P?
Pull your existing cartridge and read the part number off the end cap, or check the label inside the filter compartment. That's the most reliable way to confirm compatibility.
Dimensions
Specifications
| Outer Diameter | 5.875″ |
|---|---|
| Length | 7.75″ |
| Top Type | Handle |
| Bottom Type | Threaded fitting |
| Filtration Area | 35 sq ft |
| Primary Brand | Pleatco |
| Part Number | PAS35P |
Fitment notes
Handle top with Pleatco's push-in PAD adapter on the bottom, which terminates in a 1-1/2 inch male pipe thread. Pleatco lists the application as Artesian Spas built by Coleman. Measure before you order: Pleatco gives this cartridge as 5-7/8 by 7-3/4 inches, while Unicel's 5CH-35, the equivalent Pleatco publishes for it, is 5-5/8 by 8 inches and is listed for Maax Elite Spas under OEM 104309, not for Artesian. Pleatco also points its Maax cartridge, the PMAX50, at that same 5CH-35 and FC-0300, so read both cross-references as nearest equivalents rather than exact matches.