Sizing/Compatibility

Orca® Filters are designed to replace the standard cartridge filters that are used in many small portable pool pumps.  These cartridge filters are reasonably standard among product families but there can be significant differences. This page will help ensure an Orca® Filter is a suitable replacement.

There are some pumps houses that the Orca® Filter will not work in - check the bottom of the table below for known incompatibilities.  

There are basically 3 critical dimensions in a filter cartridge; The length of the filter, the outside diameter of the filter end-cap and the inside diameter of the endcap.  

  

If you think your filter is non-standard, you can contact us and we will help you make sure an OrcaFilter is the right product.

For Intex and Unicel filter sizes these measurements are as follows:

Filter Cartridge Model Unicel Filter Model Pool Application Overall Length Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Compatible Orca Size
A C-4606 and C-4607 Coleco F-120/DR-7, Krystal Klear Models 108R/12, Intex Sand-n-Sun, Wet Set, Easy Set Size "A", Aqua Leisure Size "2", Intex 59900E and Intex 29000E, Bestway Flowclear Filter Pump (1500 gal.) 8" 4.25" (4- 1/4") 2" A/C
B C-5315

Intex 59901W, Filbur FC-3752

10" 4.25" (4- 1/4") 2" B
C C-4606 and C-4607 Coleco F-120/DR-7, Krystal Klear Models 108R/12, Intex Sand-n-Sun, Wet Set, Easy Set Size "C", Aqua Leisure Size "2", Intex 59900E and Intex 29000E 8" 4.25" (4-1/4") 1-3/4" A/C
A/C

The only difference between a type A and Type C is the internal diameter of the filter. The A/C Filter type is a hybrid which has an internal rim with a 1-3/4" internal diameter which will deform to 2" if the pump really needs an A filter. 

If your pump says it uses an A/C filter then you need to look at the pump itself and determine if the 1-3/4" internal diameter is critical. If it is, order a C filter from us. If not, order an A.

When you purchase an Orca® Filter purchase an A/C filter. We supply 3 Universal Gaskets that fit most A/C compatible pumps.

8" 4.25" 4-1/4") 1-3/4" - 2" A/C