PCS50 / 7CH-50 / FC-0463 / Coleman/Maax 100434 / Coleman/Maax 3301-1020
50 sq ft replacement filter cartridge • 7.0625″ OD × 14.8125″ long
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Cross-Reference & Interchangeable Part Numbers
| Brand | Part Number | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pleatco | PCS50 | Primary |
| Unicel | 7CH-50 | Equivalent |
| Filbur | FC-0463 | Equivalent |
| OEM | Coleman/Maax 100434 | Original Equipment |
| OEM | Coleman/Maax 3301-1020 | Original Equipment |
Always verify dimensions and end-cap type before purchasing a replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of the PCS50?
The PCS50 is 7.0625 inches in outer diameter, 14.8125 inches long, with a handle top and a threaded bottom. Total filtration area is 50 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 PCS50?
PCS50 is the same physical cartridge as 7CH-50, FC-0463, plus OEM versions like Coleman/Maax 100434, Coleman/Maax 3301-1020. Same dimensions (7.0625" × 14.8125"), 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.
Is the Coleman/Maax 100434 the same filter as the PCS50?
Yes. Coleman/Maax 100434 is an OEM number, the code the tub or pool builder stamps on the cartridge they ship. The filter itself is made by Pleatco, Unicel, or Filbur, so Coleman/Maax 100434 (along with Coleman/Maax 3301-1020) and PCS50, 7CH-50, FC-0463 all point to one interchangeable cartridge. Buy whichever is cheapest with solid recent reviews, and just check that the dimensions match your old cartridge before you order.
How often should I replace the PCS50?
Most filter cartridges last between 12 and 24 months. Pull the PCS50 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 PCS50?
The PCS50 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 PCS50?
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 | 7.0625″ |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.8125″ |
| Top Type | Handle |
| Bottom Type | Threaded fitting |
| Filtration Area | 50 sq ft |
| Primary Brand | Pleatco |
| Part Number | PCS50 |
Fitment notes
Semi-circular handle top with Pleatco's push-in PAD adapter on the bottom, a 1-1/2 inch pipe thread. The tall 50 sq ft Coleman top-load cartridge, confirmed through Coleman OEM 100434, which Unicel resolves to the same 7CH-50 at 7 by 14-3/4 inches. Unicel files it under Vita Spas too, against Vita's own PVT 50, which is the part Pleatco sells as the PVT50P. The PCS50-F2M is the 2 inch thread version.