{"product_id":"apc-apcc7148m-cartridge-6-x-9-50-sq-ft","title":"APC APCC7148M Microban 50 Sq Ft Spa Filter Cartridge","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .apcc47-wrap, .apcc47-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .apcc47-wrap {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* Hero (compact) *\/\n  .apcc47-hero {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a4d2e 0%, #8bc34a 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 36px 32px;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-bottom: 28px;\n  }\n  .apcc47-hero h1 { font-size: 2em; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }\n  .apcc47-tagline { font-size: 1.1em; opacity: 0.95; margin: 0 0 18px; }\n  .apcc47-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }\n  .apcc47-badge {\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 6px 14px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    font-size: 0.85em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  \/* Intro *\/\n  .apcc47-intro {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto 32px;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  \/* Stat strip *\/\n  .apcc47-stats {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c2c1a 0%, #1a4d2e 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    padding: 24px;\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 36px;\n  }\n  .apcc47-stat { text-align: center; 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It drops straight into hot tubs that use the \u003cstrong\u003eUnicel 6CH-47\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePleatco PTL47W-P\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eFilbur FC-0315M\u003c\/strong\u003e sizes, with a 6 inch outer diameter, a top carry handle, and a 1-1\/2 inch MPT threaded base. If you run an Advanced\/LA Spas, Gatsby, or Pacific Spas tub, this is the clean-water cartridge you reorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"apcc47-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat-value\"\u003e50 sq ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat-label\"\u003eFilter Area\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat-value\"\u003e6 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat-label\"\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat-value\"\u003e9 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat-label\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat-value\"\u003e1-1\/2\" MPT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat-label\"\u003eBase Thread\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat-value\"\u003eMicroban\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-stat-label\"\u003eAntimicrobial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"apcc47-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy PST Customers Pick This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-feature-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-emoji\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMicroban End Caps\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e in APCC7148M is for Microban. Built-in antimicrobial protection disrupts bacteria, mold, and mildew on the end caps so your cartridge stays fresher longer between deep cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-emoji\"\u003e🎯\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExact 6CH-47 Fit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatches the \u003cstrong\u003eUnicel 6CH-47\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePleatco PTL47W-P\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eFilbur FC-0315\u003c\/strong\u003e footprint at 6 in diameter and a 1-1\/2 in MPT base. No adapters, no trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-emoji\"\u003e💧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePleated Polyester Media\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoint-bonded polyester with even fiber distribution gives you a large 50 sq ft of surface area, trapping fine debris while keeping flow strong through your spa pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-emoji\"\u003e⚙️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReinforced Core\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open, reinforced inner core supports the pleats under suction without collapsing or choking flow, so the cartridge holds its shape wash after wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-emoji\"\u003e🧰\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHandle Top, Threaded Base\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA molded top handle makes pull-and-rinse maintenance quick, while the \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/2 in MPT\u003c\/strong\u003e base threads securely into your spa's filter standpipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-emoji\"\u003e🌊\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCleanable and Reusable\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse weekly and deep-soak monthly to extend cartridge life across a full season before replacement, keeping your hot tub water clear and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"apcc47-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003eAPC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003eAPCC7148M\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003ePST-APCC7148M\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003eSpa Filter Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eFilter Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003e50 sq ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003e6 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003e9 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eTop End\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eBottom End\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003e1-1\/2 in MPT (male pipe thread)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eMedia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003ePoint-bonded pleated polyester\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eEnd Caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003eMicroban antimicrobial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eCore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003eReinforced open-flow core\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eUnicel Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003e6CH-47\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003ePleatco Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003ePTL47W-P\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eFilbur Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003eFC-0315M\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eOEM Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003e03FIL1500\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eOther Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003e14701, 6H9-223-01, 373043\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-key\"\u003eFits Spa Brands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-spec-val\"\u003eAdvanced\/LA Spas, Gatsby Spas, Pacific Spas, Aber Hot Tub\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"apcc47-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the APCC7148M and a standard APCC7148?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e suffix means this version has \u003cstrong\u003eMicroban antimicrobial end caps\u003c\/strong\u003e. They actively inhibit bacteria, mold, and mildew growth on the cartridge surfaces, so the filter stays cleaner between rinses. The fit, dimensions, and 50 sq ft media are identical to the non-Microban version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhich spa filters does the APCC7148M replace?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt is a direct replacement for the \u003cstrong\u003eUnicel 6CH-47\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePleatco PTL47W-P\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFilbur FC-0315\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFC-0315M\u003c\/strong\u003e, and OEM part \u003cstrong\u003e03FIL1500\u003c\/strong\u003e. It fits Advanced\/LA Spas, Gatsby Spas, Pacific Spas, and Aber hot tubs that use the 6 inch by 9 inch handle-top cartridge with a 1-1\/2 in MPT base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eHow do I know this will fit my hot tub?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMeasure your old cartridge. This one is \u003cstrong\u003e6 in outer diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and about \u003cstrong\u003e9 in long\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a carry handle on top and a 1-1\/2 in male pipe thread on the bottom. If your existing filter matches those dimensions or carries any of the cross-reference numbers above, the APCC7148M fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eHow often should I replace this cartridge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eRinse it weekly and deep-soak it monthly in a filter cleaner. With normal hot tub use, a pleated cartridge like this typically lasts a season before the pleats wear and flow drops. Replace it sooner if the media is frayed, flattened, or will not come clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eCan I install this myself?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. Power down the spa, lift out the old cartridge, and thread the new APCC7148M into the standpipe by hand using the base threads, then restart the pump. No tools or professional service required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"apcc47-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOrder the APCC7148M From PST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKeep your spa water clear with an antimicrobial cartridge sized to drop straight into your tub. Backed by PST Pool Supplies' service team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apcc47-perks\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"apcc47-perk\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-perk\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-perk\"\u003eMicroban Protected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apcc47-perk\"\u003eAuthorized APC Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44083961692225,"sku":"PST-APCC7148M","price":40.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1623\/0209\/files\/APCC7148M_composite.jpg?v=1782366132","url":"https:\/\/www.pstpoolsupplies.com\/products\/apc-apcc7148m-cartridge-6-x-9-50-sq-ft","provider":"PST Pool Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}