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product_id: 715218435
title: "Pleatco PA100S-EC Pool Filter Cartridge Replacement for Unicel: C-9440, OEM Part Numbers: CX100XRE, White"
brand: "pleatco"
price: "A$691"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 3
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# 100 sq ft advanced filtration media 10.125" diameter & 19.5" length Reinforced core & break-resistant bands Pleatco PA100S-EC Pool Filter Cartridge Replacement for Unicel: C-9440, OEM Part Numbers: CX100XRE, White

**Brand:** pleatco
**Price:** A$691
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your pool game with the filter pros trust — cleaner water, less hassle!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pleatco PA100S-EC Pool Filter Cartridge Replacement for Unicel: C-9440, OEM Part Numbers: CX100XRE, White by pleatco
- **How much does it cost?** A$691 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/715218435-pleatco-pa100s-ec-pool-filter-cartridge-replacement-for-unicel-c)

## Best For

- pleatco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pleatco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Maximized Water Flow:** Pleatco Free Flow Core design reduces pump strain and boosts circulation efficiency.
- • **Durability You Can Trust:** Superbond bands and break-resistant end caps ensure longer life and less maintenance.
- • **Industry-Leading Filtration:** 100 sq ft of point-bonded media captures finer particles for crystal-clear water.
- • **Precision Fit & Compatibility:** Direct replacement for Unicel C-9440 & Hayward C100S—no guesswork, just seamless swap.
- • **SmartTrack Warranty & Support:** Unique time-stamped tracker for lifetime product ID and hassle-free warranty claims.

## Overview

The Pleatco PA100S-EC is a US-engineered premium pool filter cartridge designed as a direct replacement for Unicel C-9440 and compatible models. Featuring a reinforced Free Flow Core and 100 sq ft of advanced point-bonded filtration media, it maximizes water flow while capturing finer dirt particles. Built with break-resistant bands and end caps, it offers durability and longer service life. Each cartridge includes a SmartTrack timestamp for quality assurance and warranty support, making it a top choice for professional-grade pool maintenance.

## Description

This is a Genuine Pleatco PA100S-EC Pool Filter Cartridge. Pleatco Advanced Point Bonded media advantages: Pleatco point bonded media is uniquely formulated to our specifications Delivers cleaner water by capturing smaller dirt partials Less maintenance - you have longer cycle times between cartridge cleanings Less work- releases dirt fast and easy during filter cleaning Pleatco Free Flow Core: Box ladder design with reinforcing supports, for stability Maximizes water flow Supports lower operating pressures resulting in less wear and tear on pump and equipment Delivers even dirt loading of the media This Pleatco Filtration Pool Filter Cartridge is a direct replacement for the following products: Unicel: C-9440 Filbur: Additional Applications: CX100XRE, Hayward SwimClear C100S Filter Specifications: DIAMETER: 10.125", 257.175 mm LENGTH: 19.5", 495.3 mm TOP HOLE SIZE: 4" BOTTOM HOLE SIZE: 4" MEDIA SQUARE FEET: 100 MEDIA WEIGHT: 4 oz. Our mission at Pleatco is to deliver clean water so families can be healthy together. The Pleatco Filtration Pool filter cartridge you are viewing has been designed to meet high quality standards and outperform all other filters in the market. Pleatco cartridge filters are engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications for pool and spa water filtration. The Pleatco Advanced filtration fabrics have been uniquely designed to have the highest fiber count in the industry and deliver the most advanced filtration technology available. The Superbond bands around the filter are break resistant and designed to keep the pleats separated for greater flow and dirt holding capacity. The Pleatco Free Flow Core is our unique design to address strength and maximum water flow. Injection molded box ladder design outperforms drilled PVC type cores. You can buy Pleatco filters with confidence because we are partners with the largest manufacturers in the pool and spa filtration industry. Pleatco Filters are designed, engineered, and tested at our US Pool and Spa corporate office in Kentucky. We are continually working to improve the filtration capabilities of our products and are the selected brand partner for many OEM applications. You can buy our products confidently, knowing that our engineers are committed to designing the best products possible. Our pool and spa filters cartridges are Trade Certified and designed to have a longer service life with less maintenance. You will find a Pleatco SmartTrack number on each filter. This code allows for lifelong product identification, quality tracking and warranty accountability. No other filter cartridge in the world offers this substantial feature focused on true customer support. We don't make the filter systems we just make them work better! You can spend less on a filter but why would you?

Review: I had a Pleatco PA100S and it worked well, flowed much better that the OEM Hayward filter. Although I noticed that the filter pleats were not evenly spaced around the filter. That new PA100S-EC has pleats that are perfectly spaced. I don't know what "EC" refers to but I am very happy with the filter as it flows really well and consequently having less restriction the water inlets flow much better. On top of this the pool stays really clean as I don't feel like the increased flow is at the expense of filtering capability. I think it's about the design of the filter and the material. You won't be disappointed.
Review: Very disappointed. As a former pool service professional, I am used to these filters lasting 1.5-2 years. My chemistry on the pool was nearly perfect. This filter was used only 9 months, at $115, and is now useless. After cleaning, the filter is at high pressure in less than 2 days. This is a much lower quality than the previous versions of this filter (thanks Zodiac for screwing this product up). I have used this brand for years, and will never buy this again. Not worth the higher price, but in the past it was.

## Features

- ☑️Direct Pool Filter Cartridge Replacement for: C-9440, CX100XRE. Also works with the following: Hayward SwimClear C100S
- ☑️Specifications: DIAMETER: 10.125", 257.175 mm, LENGTH: 19.5", 495.3 mm, TOP HOLE SIZE: 4", 101.6 mm, BOTTOM HOLE SIZE: 4", 101.6 mm, MEDIA SQUARE FEET: 100, MEDIA WEIGHT: 4 oz.
- ☑️Featuring: Reinforced Center Cores, Super-Bond Bands, Break Resistant End Caps and Pleatco Smart Tracker Time Stamping
- ☑️PleatcoPure: Free Flow Core for Maximum Water Flow Paired with Pleatco Advanced Filtration 4 Oz. Fabrics that are Uniformly Point Bonded with the Highest Fiber Count in the Industry
- ☑️US Designed and Engineered to provide the cleanest water filtration possible for the health, safety and happiness of every pool and spa owner

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09TLCLRTV |
| Generic Name | Pool Filter Cartridge Replacement for Unicel: C-9440, OEM Part Numbers: CX100XRE |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 49.5 x 25.7 x 25.7 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 3 kg 40 g |
| Item model number | PA100S-EC |
| Manufacturer | Pleatco |
| Product Dimensions | 49.53 x 25.72 x 25.72 cm; 3.04 kg |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***. on 25 January 2023*

I had a Pleatco PA100S and it worked well, flowed much better that the OEM Hayward filter. Although I noticed that the filter pleats were not evenly spaced around the filter. That new PA100S-EC has pleats that are perfectly spaced. I don't know what "EC" refers to but I am very happy with the filter as it flows really well and consequently having less restriction the water inlets flow much better. On top of this the pool stays really clean as I don't feel like the increased flow is at the expense of filtering capability. I think it's about the design of the filter and the material. You won't be disappointed.

### ⭐ Review
*by A***R on 22 April 2025*

Very disappointed. As a former pool service professional, I am used to these filters lasting 1.5-2 years. My chemistry on the pool was nearly perfect. This filter was used only 9 months, at $115, and is now useless. After cleaning, the filter is at high pressure in less than 2 days. This is a much lower quality than the previous versions of this filter (thanks Zodiac for screwing this product up). I have used this brand for years, and will never buy this again. Not worth the higher price, but in the past it was.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***N on 24 June 2024*

Bought the filter in April of this year. Pulled filter twice after running pool 4 weeks to clean it. After cleaning it it’s the bristle cleaning wand and using a filter cleaner the flow rate is great for a day then it dies out pretty quick to about 50% flow. Is anyone else having this problem? The rating is a 3 because the first month the filter did awesome! Not sure what to use to clean it to make it work better and longer or what the warranty is on a replacement.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-22*