{"product_id":"unicel-filter-cartridge-100-sf-waterway-coast-spas-c-5396","title":"Unicel C-5396 Replacement Filter Cartridge for Waterway Top-Load \u0026 Coast Spas | 100 Sq. Ft. | 21 5\/16\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Unicel C-5396 is a 5000 Series 100 sq. ft. replacement filter cartridge engineered for Waterway Plastics top-load in-line spa filters. With 222 precision-cut pleats of 3 oz. Reemay® 2033 polyester media packed into a 21 5\/16\" body, this cartridge delivers maximum filtration surface area in a compact diameter — keeping your spa water consistently clear between service intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #FFEAA7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT: VERIFY YOUR DIMENSIONS BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCoast Spas compatibility is based on Unicel's OEM records; no specific model number or OEM part number is on file for this brand. If you own a Coast Spas hot tub, \u003cstrong\u003edo not order based on brand name alone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measure your existing cartridge and confirm it matches: \u003cstrong\u003e21 5\/16\" length × 5 5\/16\" outer diameter × 2 1\/8\" inner diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e before purchasing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e100 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e21 5\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e5 5\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Inner Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e2 1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Inner Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e2 1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e3 oz. Reemay® 2033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePleat Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 15px 15px 0 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/open_lip_seal12.gif\" alt=\"Top Cap - Open\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 15px 15px 0 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/open_lip_seal12.gif\" alt=\"Bottom Cap - Open\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFits Into:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCoast Spas (Canada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eVerify dimensions before ordering — see callout above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eWaterway Plastics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTop Load (In-Line) 100 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e817-0098\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(This is not an exhaustive list.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Unicel 5000 Series 5 5\/16\" outer diameter is narrower than the more common 4 5\/8\" or 7\" cartridges — measure your existing filter carefully before ordering. Use the three key dimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e21 5\/16\" length, 5 5\/16\" outer diameter, and 2 1\/8\" inner diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your filter housing has a Waterway label and the original cartridge shows part number 817-0098, the C-5396 is your confirmed replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sku-aliases\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAlso known as: C5396\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52133495963923,"sku":"C-5396","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/C-5396__C-5396_1.jpg?v=1771456005","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/unicel-filter-cartridge-100-sf-waterway-coast-spas-c-5396","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}