{"title":"Pleatco","description":"\u003cp\u003ePleatco pool equipment and replacement parts at Active Pool Supply.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cartridge-filter-90-sqft","title":"Pleatco Cartridge Filter, 90 Sq. Ft.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pleatco PA90 is the 90 sq. ft. replacement cartridge for the Hayward Star-Clear Plus C-900 and the Sta-Rite PXC-95 cartridge filters. It measures 8-15\/16 in. across the outside and 17-3\/8 in. long, matching the original element.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCartridge sizes are close enough between models that measuring matters. Compare your old element to the PA90's 8-15\/16 in. diameter and 17-3\/8 in. length, and confirm your filter is a Star-Clear Plus C-900 or a Sta-Rite PXC-95. 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