Artesian 06-0005-12 Filter Cartridge
Artesian OEM number • 50 sq ft • 6.75″ OD × 8″ long
06-0005-12 is Artesian's number for this cartridge, not a part you have to buy from Artesian. The filter itself is a 50 square foot cartridge measuring 6.75 inches across and 8 inches long, and Pleatco, Unicel, and Filbur all build it. If you read 06-0005-12 off an old cartridge or found it in your manual, any of the numbers below drops into the same housing.
Artesian also lists 06-0006-12, 06-0056-12, and 60506 against this cartridge. Different numbers on paper, same filter in the box.
Fitment notes
Semi-circular handle top with a 2 inch male NPT adapter on the bottom. Unicel's 6CH-502 matches it on every published field: 50 sq ft, 6-3/4 inch diameter, 8 inch length, handle top, 2 inch male pipe thread, listed for Artesian Spas. SV is Pleatco's short version suffix, so keep it apart from the PAS50 and PAS50-F2M, which share a longer 7-1/8 by 8-3/4 inch body. Fits Artesian Island Series, South Seas, Platinum Elite and Tropic Seas (Fiji, Kawai, Kona, Lanai, Maui, Oahu).
What to buy instead
Replacements for the Artesian 06-0005-12
Each button searches Amazon for one of the numbers this cartridge is sold under. The OEM version is usually the most expensive of the set and the aftermarket versions are the same physical filter, so it is worth checking all of them before you order.
Every number for this filter
| Brand | Part Number | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Artesian | 06-0005-12 | The number you searched |
| Pleatco | PAS50SV-F2M | Aftermarket equivalent |
| Unicel | 6CH-502 | Aftermarket equivalent |
| Filbur | FC-0311 | Aftermarket equivalent |
| Artesian | 06-0006-12 | Other OEM number |
| Artesian | 06-0056-12 | Other OEM number |
| Artesian | 60506 | Other OEM number |
Full specs, the cartridge diagram, and the complete compatibility list live on the PAS50SV-F2M cartridge page. You can also see every 6.75″ × 8″ cartridge if you are checking a measurement rather than a part number.
Equipment that uses this cartridge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What filter replaces the Artesian 06-0005-12?
The PAS50SV-F2M replaces it directly, and so does every cross-reference for it: 6CH-502, FC-0311. All of them are the same 50 sq ft cartridge at 6.75" outer diameter and 8" long. Buy whichever is cheapest at the time with solid recent reviews. The same cartridge also shows up as Artesian 06-0006-12, Artesian 06-0056-12, Artesian 60506, so those are not different filters either.
Is the Artesian 06-0005-12 the same as the PAS50SV-F2M?
Yes, physically the same filter. Artesian 06-0005-12 is an OEM number, meaning it is the code Artesian put on the cartridge that shipped with the equipment. Artesian does not manufacture cartridges. Pleatco, Unicel, and Filbur do, and they sell the identical part under their own numbers at a lower price. Match the dimensions against your old cartridge before ordering and you are covered.
Do I have to buy the Artesian version?
No. Nothing about the housing requires an OEM-branded cartridge, and the warranty on your equipment is not voided by using an aftermarket filter that meets the same spec. The reason to buy OEM is convenience, not performance. The reason not to is price, which is often a meaningful gap for an identical part. What matters is that outer diameter, length, and end-cap style all match.
What size is the Artesian 06-0005-12?
6.75 inches in outer diameter, 8 inches long, with 50 square feet of filter media. Both measurements need to land within about an eighth of an inch, and the end caps have to match so the cartridge seats correctly when you close the lid. Measure your old one rather than trusting a number that has worn off the label.
Data updated September 2026