Baleen Filters50 sq. ft. Pool Filter Replaces Unicel C-4950, Pleatco PRB50-IN, Filbur FC-2390-Pool and Spa Filter Cartridges Model: AK-3049

I just received the filter and plan to install it today. I'll let it run for a few weeks, take it out and inspect it. If there's anything unusual I'll update the review.Don't be pushed off by the low price of this filter. I paid $16 dollars delivered. I'll use this in my Coast Spa. When I have to purchase a filter at the local pool & spa store, I usually plan on spending up to $35 for the Unicel or Pleatco product. The product I received had part number AK 3049 on it. The brand was Aqua Kleen. I usually replace the filter once per year. Cleaning it with clean water only about 6 times per year.After opening the package I was very surprised at the quality of the filter. The straightness of the pleats, the pleat spacing, the internal support core and the encapsulation of the pleats into the poly urethane end caps, all were of very good quality. The media is a low weight, spun bonded synthetic polyester. The polyester band that is installed around the center of the element, it can be seen on the photo, could use a little more adhesive to secure it the pleats but it should work. I'm only speculating but this filter was likely not made here in the US.The filter is very clean being well protected by thermal stretch film. There was no odor coming from the open package. There's no reason to think that this element will not perform as promised. I do not work for this filter company or for Filters4less.

I did not receive the Baleen (who bought Aqua Kleen) filter as described in the listing. Instead I received the Filbur FC-2390 which is the same size but has a different core shape and different flow. I’m trying to decide whether or not to return this item for the correct one, as a Filbur is still a name brand and quality filter. Four stars because it wasn’t what I ordered but it’s still a good filter of the same size and should still fit.

This filter is an exact replacement for the Pleatco PRB-50IN filter at roughly half the price. Little else to say except I wish I had found out about this 5 years ago. I would have cleaned my hot tub filters once or twice then simply replaced them for $15 - about what the chemicals to properly clean a filter once cost. We all replace our HVAC filters rather than cleaning them - why should a hot tub filter be any different?HIghly recommended.JMT

Good filter replacement, cleaned the hot tub well. Fits as described. Only downside is it does not include the O-ring which is usually replaced with it. Found it here:Pentair R172222 Cartridge Gasket Replacement Dynamic series Pool and Spa Filte

I was a skeptic about using Amazon even though I've heard good things about the site but WOW! I am totally pleased with the service I received from beginning to end. The Company delivered the filters so fast, I literally had them on my doorstep in 2 days with normal shipping. By the way the filters were exactly like the ones I am used to paying at least double for. Great job!

We inherited a hot tub when we moved into our rental that hadn't been run in over 3 years. We cleaned out the tub and then after fixing one broken seal and changing the filter it is working great! This filter fit perfectly and made it possible to enjoy our hot tub!

I replace our filter every year with one of these. Probably could get two years out of one with more often cleaning but the cost of these are so low it is easier just to replace.

It use it in the hot tub. The one it replaced was cruddy and I think it had never been changed. It works like it is supposed to and it fitted.

price

I liked the new design, it seems to captures more dirt. Delivery was prompt. It’s used for hot tub.

Fit our jacuzzi spa perfectly

Excellent produit

I have this in my beachcomber 380, works well and was cheaper then the local stores