Chryseos Pool Filter, 120 sq. ft.
Product description
A pool filter that needs replacing can interrupt routine upkeep, especially when the replacement looks similar but does not match the existing cartridge. This Chryseos pool filter is listed for several named filter models and provides dimensions you can compare with the cartridge you are taking out, helping you narrow down whether it is the right replacement for your setup.
It is sold as a single filter, with a stated filtration area of 120 sq. ft. and open ends on both sides.
Fit and sizing
The listed compatibility includes C1200E, C-8412, Star Clear Plus C1200, CX1200RE, PA120, FC-1293, Posi-Clear PXC125, Pro-Clean 125, Clearwater II 125, and PCCF-125. Those model references are useful for narrowing the search, but matching the cartridge’s measurements is also important: the product is listed at 23 5/16 inches long and 8 15/16 inches in outside diameter, with 4-inch open top and bottom openings.
Before ordering, compare those figures and the part number on your current filter with the listing. Why rely on a model name alone if the dimensions are available too? That extra check matters here because some compatible model names refer to 125-square-foot filters, while this replacement’s stated filtration area is 120 sq. ft. The product information does not explain that difference, so use the physical fit and your existing cartridge details to guide the decision.
It’s a great fit if you need a replacement for one of the listed models and your old cartridge matches these measurements. Better avoided if your filter’s part number, length, diameter, or end openings differ.
Pros
The most useful advantage is the combination of named compatibility references and specific measurements. That gives you more to compare than a listing that relies only on a broad description. For a routine swap, you can take the old cartridge out, check its length and openings, and compare them before installing the replacement.
The manufacturer describes the filter as easy to install and clean with regular maintenance, and says it is intended for extended use. Those are manufacturer claims, not a stated service-life guarantee. The single-filter pack also keeps the purchase focused on replacing one cartridge rather than buying a multi-filter set.
A practical drawback is that the listing does not provide a cleaning schedule or a guaranteed lifespan. If you need a specific maintenance interval or service-life figure to plan pool upkeep, that information is not included.
Spec sheet
- Type: Pool filter cartridge
- Format: 1 pack
- Filtration area: 120 sq. ft.
- Dimensions: 23 5/16 inches long, 8 15/16 inches outside diameter
- Top and bottom: 4-inch open ends
- Compatible references: C1200E, C-8412, Star Clear Plus C1200, CX1200RE, PA120, FC-1293, Posi-Clear PXC125, Pro-Clean 125, Clearwater II 125, and PCCF-125
The maker identifies Chryseos as an independent brand and says other manufacturers’ names and part numbers are used only to describe compatibility. Check the exact reference on your existing filter rather than treating the brand names as an indication of who made this cartridge.
Final verdict
This replacement makes sense when you are servicing a filter that matches one of the listed references and the old cartridge’s dimensions line up. It gives you useful fit details and is presented as a straightforward cartridge replacement, which suits a planned swap during regular pool maintenance. According to the maker, it is also designed to be cleaned and reused with proper maintenance.
The main reason to pause is the difference between the stated 120 sq. ft. filtration area and some compatible model names that include 125. If your current cartridge label or measurements do not clearly match, a replacement chosen by verified part number and physical dimensions is a safer approach than choosing by a similar model name alone. Buy it when those checks agree, look for a better-documented match when they do not.