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Vortex 215 x 125 mm camlock pleated filter (125979)

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Vortex 215 x 125 mm camlock pleated filter (125979)

125979

Fits 18 models

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Genuine

$59.67 each

3-pack $179.00

Spa World · 30 Oct

Compatible

$42.00

Heater and Spa Parts · 30 Oct

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Genuine: made by Vortex. Compatible: another brand.

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How long it lasts

Replace it when the water will not stay clear, the cartridge blocks quickly or it is cracked, Spa World says; until then rinse it weekly and soak it in cartridge cleaner monthly.

After replacing: The Vortex manual describes no filter reminder; follow its cleaning schedule.

How to change the 125979 pool filter cartridge

Watch the guide or follow the steps.

Spa Filter Cleaning Guide: Maintain Crystal-Clear Water & Extend Filter Life! · 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. 3Twist the camlock cartridge to release it and lift it out.
  4. 4Rinse the pleats with a hose, or fit a new cartridge. Purezone filters are not cleaned: replace them.
  5. 5Push the cartridge down onto the camlock base and twist it until it locks. Refit the filter face and switch the spa back on.
Every number this part goes by
Retail name:
125979
Retail name:
200127
Retail name:
Vortex camlock filter
Retail name:
Vortex pleated camlock filter

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

Will it fit your appliance?

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Fits these 18 Vortex models

Aquagym. Camlock base: swim spas made from June 2016 (January 2018 in New Zealand). Spa World lists no Purezone option for this model.

Aquagym Max. Camlock base: swim spas made from June 2016 (January 2018 in New Zealand). Only 2024 models have a Purezone (127181) option.

Aqualounge. Camlock base: swim spas made from June 2016 (January 2018 in New Zealand). There is no Purezone option for this model.

Palladium. Some Palladium spas take the shorter 125979 instead: check the length of your old cartridge (336 mm for 124756, 215 mm for 125979).

Aqualap, Hydrozone. Camlock base: swim spas made from June 2016 (January 2018 in New Zealand). Spa World lists a Purezone (127181) option for 2024 models only.

The other 12 models. Takes 3 cartridges: 2 pleated + 1 Purezone, or 3 pleated. Camlock base: spas made from June 2016 (January 2018 in New Zealand).

Common questions
What does the 125979 fit?
The Vortex 215 x 125 mm camlock pleated filter (125979) fits 18 Vortex models, including the Aquagym, Aquagym Max and Aqualap. Every one is listed on this page.
Where can I buy the 125979 in Australia?
We track 3 Australian sellers for the 125979; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$42.00 at Heater and Spa Parts. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
How do I fit the 125979?
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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