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Fits & replaces
Sta-Rite System 3 S8M 450/500 retrofit kit by Excel Filters, made in Austin, TX. Retrofit fitment is model-specific — confirm your Sta-Rite system model before ordering or call (888) 532-2801 to verify.
See the full compatibility list (2) →
Pleatco / Unicel / Filbur equivalents on the cross-reference chart →
The XLS-895K is part of the Excel Filters retrofit system — Sta-Rite System 3 S8M 450/500 retrofit kit, 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.
The XLS-895K replacement cartridge is engineered for Sta-Rite System 3 S8M 450-500 Sq. Ft. Systems and built for dependable day-to-day filtration performance. for direct-fit installation with no housing modifications.
Match your filter housing below, click any part number to verify the fit, or paste your existing part number into the search box.
Filter housings and systems this cartridge fits
Not sure which kit you have? Contact us with your tank model and a photo of the installed manifold and we’ll confirm fit before you order.
Can't find your part number? Look it up on the full pool filter cartridge cross-reference chart.
Match the part number printed on your current cartridge against the Compatibility list on this page, or measure the outer diameter, length, and end-cap style and compare them with the Dimensions and Fit tab. A variance of about 1/8 inch is normal — anything larger usually means a different housing model.
It fits Sta-Rite System 3 S8M150 (450 sq. ft.), Sta-Rite System 3 S8M500 (500 sq. ft.) when dimensions match. Always confirm against your housing model before ordering.
No — it is an aftermarket replacement cartridge manufactured by Excel Filters in Austin, TX and built to OEM dimensions and media specs. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original equipment manufacturer.
Most pool and spa cartridges last one to two seasons depending on bather load and water chemistry. Rinse the cartridge monthly during heavy use and replace it when cleaning no longer restores flow or the pleats show wear.
First double-check the part number on your old cartridge against the Compatibility list on this page — most fit problems trace back to ordering for a different housing model than the listing covers. If you still have a fit question, contact us at (888) 532-2801 and our team will help you confirm the right cartridge before or after you order; returns are handled under our standard return policy.
XLS-703 4Pack
In stockReplaces PAE-150, C-7303 and FC-6325
XLS-718 4Pack
In stockReplaces R173576, PCC105, Unicel C-7471, Filbur FC-1977
XLS-722 4Pack
In stockReplaces CX875RE, CX880XRE, PA106, C-7488, FC-1226
XLS-705 4Pack
In stockReplaces Jandy R0554600, Pleatco PJAN115, Unicel C-7468, Filbur FC-0810
