Pool Filter Lab

Cartridge record

Unicel C-5397

Also sold asPleatco PLBS100Filbur FC-2972OnCore OC-517COEM 817-0016OEM 303434OEM R173601

cross-checked against 3 sources

Verified specifications

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Cartridge specifications
Outside diameter5-5/16"
Source values
  • unicel 5-5/16"
  • pleatco 5-5/16"
Length17-13/16"
Source values
  • unicel 17-13/16"
  • pleatco 17-3/4"
Top cap2-1/8" / open
Source values
  • unicel 2-1/8" / open
  • pleatco 2 1/8
Bottom cap2-1/8" / open
Source values
  • unicel 2-1/8" / open
  • pleatco 2 1/8
Pleats223
Source values
  • unicel 223
Filter area80 sq ft
Source values
  • unicel 80
  • pleatco 100
Media weight3 oz
Source values
  • unicel 3
  • pleatco 3

Equivalent part numbers

Match the complete printed string. Similar-looking part numbers can describe different end caps or lengths.

Cross-reference equivalents
BrandPart numberVerification
UnicelC-5397cross-checked against 3 sources
PleatcoPLBS100cross-checked against 2 sources
FilburFC-2972single-source
OnCoreOC-517Csingle-source
OEM817-0016single-source
OEM303434single-source
OEMR173601single-source

Known equipment fits

Fitments are source-attributed. Confirm the housing model and cartridge measurements before ordering.

Filter and spa fitments
BrandModelOEM partSource
Leisure Bay SpasLeisure Bay, S2/G2 Spa 100 sq.ft.—pleatco single-source
Leisure Bay SpasS2/G2 Spa—unicel single-source
Leisure Bay/Rec WarehouseLeisure Bay, S2/G2 Spa 100 sq.ft.—pleatco single-source
Pentair Pool Prod - Rainbow Plastics—R173601unicel single-source
QCA——unicel single-source
Rainbow——unicel single-source
Rec Warehouse—303434unicel single-source
Waterway Plastics100 sq.ft. top load817-0016unicel single-source
Waterway PlasticsLeisure Bay, S2/G2 Spa 100 sq.ft.—pleatco single-source

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Dimension neighbors

Records with the same outside diameter and a different length appear first, followed by the closest diameters. End-cap details still need to match.

C-5374

5-5/16" × 14-13/16"

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C-5396

5-5/16" × 21-5/16"

cross-checked against 3 sources

C-5623

5-5/16" × 13-9/16"

single-source

C-5345

5-5/16" × 10-1/8"

cross-checked against 3 sources

5CH-45

5-5/16" × 10"

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