Sta-Rite® CompatiblePool Filter

Excel Filters XLS-895 Replacement Filter Cartridges for Sta-Rite System 3 S8M Retrofit Kits — 4-Pack

Refill Cartridge Set for the Excel Filters XLS-895K Retrofit Kit in Sta-Rite System 3 S8M Filters.

Made in the USA by Excel Filters

SKU XLS-895 4PACK · UPC 810625026459

$299.99 4 Cartridges Included
Free shipping. Tax calculated at checkout.
In stock 14 packs ready to ship from Austin

30-day returns.

  • Perfect Fit Guarantee*On listed part numbers
  • Free Standard Shipping*Every order, no minimum.
  • 6-Month Warranty*Covers manufacturing defects

Confirm your fit

  • Your housing — Excel XLS-895K retrofit assembly only.
Overview

Built to OEM Spec, Engineered to Clean®

The XLS-895 is part of the Excel Filters retrofit program — Sta-Rite S8M retrofit replacement cartridges (4-pack), manufactured in our Austin, TX facility to factory dimensions. Retrofit applications are model-specific: confirm your Sta-Rite system model before ordering, or call (888) 532-2801 and our US-based team will verify the match.

We make every cartridge in Austin, Texas, and shipping is free.

Specifications

We confirm the fit with you.

Measurements for these refill cartridges are not listed. Check the retrofit kit version on your filter, or call us and we will confirm the right refill before you order.

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Filtration area per cartridge
150 ft²
Total filtration area, 4-pack
600 ft²
Cross-reference

Check compatibility by system or part number

Match your filter housing below, click any part number to verify the fit, or paste your existing part number into the search box.

Fits These Systems

Filter housings and systems this cartridge fits

Sta-Rite® Housings
Excel XLS-895K retrofit assembly only
Fit note The XLS-895K retrofit kit holds four of these cartridges. They fit only after that kit is installed and are not a drop-in replacement for the original Sta-Rite cartridges.

Before you buy: System 3® retrofit fitment check

  1. Housing model — confirm the tank label: S7M120 / S7M400 or S8M150 / S8M500.
  2. Installed conversion-kit version — retrofit cartridges match the conversion kit that is installed, not the tank family alone. Check which kit (and version) is in the tank now.
  3. Cartridge count — verify how many elements your kit takes before ordering.

Measurements for these refill cartridges are not listed. Not sure which kit you have? Call us at (888) 532-2801 or contact us with your tank model and a photo of the installed manifold, and we will confirm the right refill before you order.

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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Questions

Fit, replacement & ordering

Still unsure after reading these? Send us the number stamped on your old cartridge and we will confirm the fit.

How do I check that these cartridges fit?

They fit only a filter that already has the matching Excel Filters retrofit kit installed, as listed on this page. A filter that still has its original modules needs the kit first. If you are not sure which is installed, call us at (888) 532-2801.

Which filters does this cartridge fit?

It fits the Excel XLS-895K retrofit assembly only. Check the model on your filter tank before you order.

Who makes this cartridge?

Excel Filters designs and makes it in Austin, Texas.

How often should I replace my filter cartridge?

Most pool and spa cartridges last one to two seasons, depending on how much the water is used and its chemistry. Rinse the cartridge monthly during heavy use, and replace it when cleaning no longer brings the flow back or the pleats show wear.

What if it does not fit?

First check the part number on your old cartridge against the Compatibility tab: most fit problems come from ordering for a different filter model. If you still have a question, call us at (888) 532-2801 and we will help you find the right cartridge, before or after you order. Returns follow our standard return policy.

Is XLS-895 the retrofit kit?

No. XLS-895 is the four-cartridge replacement set for the Excel Filters XLS-895K retrofit kit, which is installed in Sta-Rite System 3 S8M filters. It is not the XLS-895K retrofit kit. Confirm your system uses XLS-895 replacement cartridges before ordering.

*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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