PJW60TL-F2S / 6CH-960 / FC-2800
60 sq ft replacement filter cartridge • 6.75″ OD × 15.5″ long
This is the big Jacuzzi cartridge, the one with the molded handle on top and a 2-inch threaded fitting on the bottom. It's used across the J-300, J-400, and J-500 lines, plus the J-LX and J-LXL, from 2002 forward. The handle isn't decorative. This cartridge seats down into the housing, and the handle is how you pull it back out. Jacuzzi's own numbers for it include 6000-383A, 6540-476, and 6541-383, and it crosses to Unicel 6CH-960 and Filbur FC-2800. Watch out for one thing: some 2011-and-later J-400 and J-LX tubs use 6540-164 instead, which looks almost identical at 6-5/8 by 15-1/2 inches but isn't the same part. If your tub is a 2011 or newer model, measure first.
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PJW60TL-F2S replacements on Amazon
The buttons below pull up Amazon results for each cross-reference part number. Same physical cartridge, different stickers, often different prices. Cross-shop and pick the cheapest option that has solid recent reviews.
Cross-Reference & Interchangeable Part Numbers
| Brand | Part Number | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pleatco | PJW60TL-F2S | Primary |
| Unicel | 6CH-960 | Equivalent |
| Filbur | FC-2800 | Equivalent |
| OEM | Jacuzzi 6000-383A | Original Equipment |
| OEM | Jacuzzi 6540-476 | Original Equipment |
| OEM | Jacuzzi 6541-383 | Original Equipment |
Always verify dimensions and end-cap type before purchasing a replacement.
Compatible Hot Tubs & Spas
The PJW60TL-F2S (or any of its cross-references) fits these spa models. Cartridge sizing occasionally shifted between model years, so it's worth confirming against your owner's manual or the cartridge label.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of the PJW60TL-F2S?
The PJW60TL-F2S is 6.75 inches in outer diameter, 15.5 inches long, with a handle top and an open bottom. Total filtration area is 60 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 PJW60TL-F2S?
PJW60TL-F2S is the same physical cartridge as 6CH-960, FC-2800, plus OEM versions like Jacuzzi 6000-383A, Jacuzzi 6540-476, Jacuzzi 6541-383. Same dimensions (6.75" × 15.5"), same handle top, same open 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 Jacuzzi 6000-383A the same filter as the PJW60TL-F2S?
Yes. Jacuzzi 6000-383A 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 Jacuzzi 6000-383A (along with Jacuzzi 6540-476, Jacuzzi 6541-383) and PJW60TL-F2S, 6CH-960, FC-2800 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 PJW60TL-F2S?
Mid-size spa cartridges like the PJW60TL-F2S (60 sq ft) usually last 12 to 24 months. It shows up most often in Jacuzzi tubs. The real driver is use: a tub that gets daily soaks for a couple of people burns through cartridges about twice as fast as one used a few times a month. A good rhythm is a monthly hose rinse, a deep soak in cleaner at every water change (every three to four months), and replacement once the pleats tear, the seams stain brown, or a soak no longer brings post-clean pressure back to baseline.
How do I clean the PJW60TL-F2S?
The PJW60TL-F2S 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 PJW60TL-F2S?
The PJW60TL-F2S is compatible with: Jacuzzi J-300, Jacuzzi J-315, Jacuzzi J-325, Jacuzzi J-335, Jacuzzi J-345, Jacuzzi J-355, Jacuzzi J-365, Jacuzzi J-375, Jacuzzi J-385, Jacuzzi J-400, Jacuzzi J-425, Jacuzzi J-445, Jacuzzi J-460, Jacuzzi J-465, Jacuzzi J-470, Jacuzzi J-480, Jacuzzi J-495, Jacuzzi J-500, Jacuzzi J-575, Jacuzzi J-585, Jacuzzi J-LX, Jacuzzi J-LXL. Confirm against your owner's manual or the label inside the filter compartment, since some brands changed cartridge sizing between model years.
Dimensions
Specifications
| Outer Diameter | 6.75″ |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.5″ |
| Top Type | Handle |
| Bottom Type | Open (no end cap) |
| Filtration Area | 60 sq ft |
| Primary Brand | Pleatco |
| Part Number | PJW60TL-F2S |
Fitment notes
Closed/removable cap top with handle, 2-inch SAE threaded bottom. Jacuzzi J-300, J-400, J-500, J-LX, J-LXL 2002+. Also 6540-164 (2011+ J-400/J-LX) is dimensionally similar at 6-5/8 x 15-1/2.