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Vortex 400 threaded pleated filter, 210 x 125 mm (124248)

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Vortex 400 threaded pleated filter, 210 x 125 mm (124248)

124248

Fits 18 models · replace every 12 months

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Genuine

$61.97 each

3-pack $185.90

Spa World · 30 Oct

Compatible

$33.00

Heater and Spa Parts · 30 Oct

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Genuine: made by Vortex. Compatible: another brand.

Lowest compatible · $33.00

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Heater and Spa PartsCompatible · checked 30 Oct$33.00Open
eBay AUCompatible · checked 27 Oct$43.00 each3-pack $129.00Open
Heater and Spa PartsCompatible · checked 30 Oct$44.00Open
Spa SuppliesCompatible · checked 30 Oct$59.99Open
Spa WorldGenuine · checked 30 Oct$61.97 each3-pack $185.90Open
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How to change the 124248 pool filter cartridge

Watch the guide or follow the steps.

How to upgrade to Vortex™ camlock filters using an adapter · Spa World (official)
  1. 1Switch the spa off at the isolating switch before you open the filter.
  2. 2Lift off the filter face (weir door) to reach the three cartridges in the filter box.
  3. 3Unscrew the cartridge anticlockwise and lift it out.
  4. 4Rinse the pleats with a hose, or fit a new cartridge. Purezone 124547 is not cleaned: replace it.
  5. 5Screw the cartridge in clockwise by hand until it stops; do not over-tighten, as worn threads stop filters seating. Refit the filter face and switch the spa back on.
Every number this part goes by
Retail name:
124248
Retail name:
FBD230
Retail name:
FC-FBD230
Retail name:
KIT124248-B
Retail name:
O2 spa filter 400
Retail name:
Vortex 400 filter

Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.

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Fits these 18 Vortex models

Spas made before June 2016 (before January 2018 in New Zealand) have threaded filters: pleated 124248. Check the base of your old filter.

Common questions
What does the 124248 fit?
The Vortex 400 threaded pleated filter, 210 x 125 mm (124248) fits 18 Vortex models, including the Aquagym, Aquagym Max and Aqualap. Every one is listed on this page.
How often should I replace the 124248?
Every 12 months, or sooner if the cartridge light comes on.
Where can I buy the 124248 in Australia?
We track 4 Australian sellers for the 124248; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$33.00 at Heater and Spa Parts. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
How do I fit the 124248?
5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
What happens if I don't change it?
A clogged cartridge slows the flow and the pump works harder, and a torn one lets dirt back into the water, so the pool or spa clouds.
How do I reset the reminder?
The Vortex manual describes no filter reminder; follow its cleaning schedule.

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