Sundance 6540-480 Filter Cartridge
Sundance OEM number • 65 sq ft • 7.5″ OD × 14.75″ long
6540-480 is Sundance's number for this cartridge, not a part you have to buy from Sundance. The filter itself is a 65 square foot cartridge measuring 7.5 inches across and 14.75 inches long, and Pleatco, Unicel, and Filbur all build it. If you read 6540-480 off an old cartridge or found it in your manual, any of the numbers below drops into the same housing.
Fitment notes
Castellated (castle) top ring, 2-1/16 inch bottom opening, which is the version for 1-1/2 inch plumbing. The PSD65-F2M is the same cartridge with a 2-5/8 inch bottom for 2 inch systems, so measure the bottom hole before ordering. Unicel notes that its C-7465 replaces both the 7-1/2 inch and 8 inch outer diameter Sundance cartridges. Replaces Sundance OEM 6540-480.
What to buy instead
Replacements for the Sundance 6540-480
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sundance | 6540-480 | The number you searched |
| Pleatco | PSD65 | Aftermarket equivalent |
| Unicel | C-7465 | Aftermarket equivalent |
| Filbur | FC-2730 | Aftermarket equivalent |
Full specs, the cartridge diagram, and the complete compatibility list live on the PSD65 cartridge page. You can also see every 7.5″ × 14.75″ cartridge if you are checking a measurement rather than a part number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What filter replaces the Sundance 6540-480?
The PSD65 replaces it directly, and so does every cross-reference for it: C-7465, FC-2730. All of them are the same 65 sq ft cartridge at 7.5" outer diameter and 14.75" long. Buy whichever is cheapest at the time with solid recent reviews.
Is the Sundance 6540-480 the same as the PSD65?
Yes, physically the same filter. Sundance 6540-480 is an OEM number, meaning it is the code Sundance put on the cartridge that shipped with the equipment. Sundance 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 Sundance 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 Sundance 6540-480?
7.5 inches in outer diameter, 14.75 inches long, with 65 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.
Last verified August 2026