PPM60 / C-5434 / FC-3634 / Marquis 20043 / Marquis 370-0216
60 sq ft replacement filter cartridge • 5.1875″ OD × 19.625″ long
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Cross-Reference & Interchangeable Part Numbers
| Brand | Part Number | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pleatco | PPM60 | Primary |
| Unicel | C-5434 | Equivalent |
| Filbur | FC-3634 | Equivalent |
| OEM | Marquis 20043 | Original Equipment |
| OEM | Marquis 370-0216 | Original Equipment |
Always verify dimensions and end-cap type before purchasing a replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of the PPM60?
The PPM60 is 5.1875 inches in outer diameter, 19.625 inches long, with a closed 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 PPM60?
PPM60 is the same physical cartridge as C-5434, FC-3634, plus OEM versions like Marquis 20043, Marquis 370-0216. Same dimensions (5.1875" × 19.625"), same closed 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 Marquis 20043 the same filter as the PPM60?
Yes. Marquis 20043 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 Marquis 20043 (along with Marquis 370-0216) and PPM60, C-5434, FC-3634 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 PPM60?
Most filter cartridges last between 12 and 24 months. Pull the PPM60 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 PPM60?
The PPM60 has a closed (solid) top cap, so water enters through the side and drains through the bottom only. 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 PPM60?
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 | 5.1875″ |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.625″ |
| Top Type | Closed (solid end cap) |
| Bottom Type | Open (no end cap) |
| Filtration Area | 60 sq ft |
| Primary Brand | Pleatco |
| Part Number | PPM60 |
Fitment notes
Closed top, 1-5/8 inch bottom opening. The largest of the Pacific Marquis closed-top cartridges. Cross-reference warning: Pleatco's 2008 catalog gives the Unicel equivalent as C-5435, a number Unicel does not publish. Unicel's part for this cartridge is the C-5434, matching on all of diameter, length, closed top and application, and Unicel reaches it from Marquis OEM 20043 and 370-0216. Unicel rates the C-5434 at 58 sq ft in its spec tables and 60 in its OEM tables.