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Compatible Replacement for Waterway 817-0125N. Cross-References Pleatco PA120, Unicel C-8412 and Filbur FC-1302.
SKU XLS-802 1PACK · UPC 810625026251
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Also fits: Hayward Star-Clear Plus C1200 →Jandy CS100 →
The XLS-802 is a replacement cartridge for the Waterway Clearwater II 125 and ProClean 125. It replaces Waterway 817-0125N, along with aftermarket Pleatco PA120, Unicel C-8412 and Filbur FC-1302.
Each cartridge is 8 15/16" in diameter and 23 5/16" long with 4" ID w/ Molded Gasket end caps top and bottom, and carries 126 sq ft of filter media.
We make every cartridge in Austin, Texas, and shipping is free.
Measure your old cartridge cap to cap, then across the widest pleat.
How to measure a cartridge →Measuring your old cartridge
A variance of ⅛" is normal. Anything larger usually means a different housing model — check the number printed on your old cartridge against the compatible parts list before ordering.
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Filter housings and systems this cartridge fits
OEM and competitor cartridge part numbers this product replaces
The Perfect Fit Guarantee applies to the cross-references listed here. Brand names, models and part numbers identify compatibility only. If your housing is not listed, reach out to our team before ordering.
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Still unsure after reading these? Send us the number stamped on your old cartridge and we will confirm the fit.
The Excel Filters XLS-802 replaces Waterway 817-0125N. Aftermarket equivalents: Pleatco PA120, Unicel C-8412 and Filbur FC-1302.
8 15/16" diameter, 23 5/16" long, 126 sq ft of filter media. Both end caps: 4" ID w/ Molded Gasket. Measure your old cartridge before ordering if you are unsure of the part number.
No. The XLS-802 is an independently manufactured replacement cartridge, made in the USA by Excel Filters and built to match the Waterway 817-0125N specification. Waterway is a trademark of its owner, used only to show compatibility.
Most pool and spa cartridges last 1–2 seasons with regular rinsing. Replace it when cleaning no longer restores flow, the pleats fray, or the end caps crack.
XLS-822 • 1-Pack
Low stockReplaces: Waterway 817-0150N, Pleatco PWWCT150, Unicel C-8414, Filbur FC-1287
XLS-801 • 1-Pack
In stockReplaces: Waterway 817-0075P, Pleatco PA76, Unicel C-8411, Filbur FC-1255
XLS-847 • 1-Pack
In stockReplaces: Waterway 817-0200N, Pleatco PWWCT200, Unicel C-8419, Filbur FC-1288
*Perfect Fit Guarantee applies to the OEM and aftermarket cross-references listed on this page; brand names, models and part numbers identify compatibility only. We ship to the 48 contiguous United States only; free standard shipping applies to those orders with no order minimum, and expedited service is priced at checkout. Every cartridge carries a 6-month limited warranty against defects in materials and manufacturing, separate from our 30-day return policy.
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