The Bosch BCS71HYGAU takes the Bosch filter set 12048688 for Unlimited 7 ProHygienic Aqua as its filter; Australian sellers list it from A$39.11 as of 26 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Bosch BCS71HYGAU
Stick vacuum
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Takes the 12048688 filter
filter set 12048688 for Unlimited 7 ProHygienic Aqua · check the code printed on your old filter before ordering.
Your vacuum cleaner
Stick vacuum
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Takes the 12048688
Filter · check the code on your old filter.
Other Bosch vacuum cleaners and their filters and dust bags
The 12048688 fits the BCS71HYGAU only. These Bosch models take a different filter:
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$39.11
Bosch Home Australia · 26 OctLowest genuine · Bosch Home Australia · checked 26 Oct
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Lowest price · $39.11
Bosch Home Australia. Out of stock when we checked. Every seller we track is listed below. Some links earn us a commission. Some seller links earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
Other parts this vacuum cleaner takes
- Bosch Power for ALL 18V 3.0Ah battery (BHZUB1830 / 17006127)Open Bosch Home Australia$189.00
The battery. Separate from the filter. Out of stock when we checked.
- Bosch Power for ALL 18V 5.0Ah battery (BHZUB1850 / 17006570)Open Bosch Home Australia$226.81
The battery. Another Bosch Power for ALL 18V pack Bosch lists for this model; same slide-in fitting, different run time. Separate from the filter.
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How long it lasts
Replace it when it is damaged or no longer comes clean; clean it when dirty. Bosch gives no interval.
After replacing: No reset.
How to change the filter in your Bosch BCS71HYGAU
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 1Switch off and take the dust container off the vacuum.
- 2Turn the filter unit to unlock it and lift it out of the container.
- 3Fit the new filter unit (cartridge plus fluff filter) and turn it to lock. Do not wash the filters.
- 4Click the container back on. Between changes, use RotationClean to shake dust off the filter.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 12048688
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your Bosch BCS71HYGAU
Bosch vacuum cleaner, stick vacuum — Unlimited 7 ProHygienic Aqua. Its filter is the filter set 12048688 for Unlimited 7 ProHygienic Aqua, part 12048688.
Also in this vacuum cleaner:
- Bosch Power for ALL 18V 3.0Ah battery (BHZUB1830 / 17006127).
- Bosch Power for ALL 18V 5.0Ah battery (BHZUB1850 / 17006570). Another Bosch Power for ALL 18V pack Bosch lists for this model; same slide-in fitting, different run time.
Where the model number is: The rating label is on the underside or the back of the main body; the old part usually has its own code printed on it.
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Common questions
- Which filter fits the Bosch BCS71HYGAU?
- The Bosch BCS71HYGAU takes the Bosch filter set 12048688 for Unlimited 7 ProHygienic Aqua.
- Where can I buy the 12048688 in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the 12048688; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$39.11 at Bosch Home Australia. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 12048688 in a Bosch BCS71HYGAU?
- No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- Suction drops and the vacuum may cut out on a blocked filter.
- Is there anything to reset afterwards?
- No reset.
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