{"product_id":"raypak-018240f-filter-cartridge","title":"Raypak 018240F – Protege 50 Sq Ft Filter Cartridge – RPCFP50","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaypak 018240F – Protege 50 Sq Ft Filter Cartridge – RPCFP50\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your filter pressure is staying high after cleaning, flow is dropping off, or the cartridge media is torn or heavily loaded with debris, the cartridge itself is likely the problem. A worn cartridge can make a clean pump look weak and leave the water less polished than it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 50 square foot filter cartridge is used in the Raypak Protege RPCFP50 filter setup. It captures debris as water passes through the pleated media and is one of the main service items that directly affects flow and water clarity. When the cartridge is clogged, damaged, or no longer cleaning up properly, replacing it restores the filtration surface the system depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh filter pressure returns quickly after cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow rate drops because the cartridge is loaded or restricted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge media is torn, collapsed, or worn out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter is no longer maintaining water clarity the way it should\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this part does:\u003c\/strong\u003e It provides the filter media cartridge that traps debris and supports normal flow through the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for Raypak Protege RPCFP50 applications. Confirm with your model number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 018240F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine Raypak replacement cartridge helps maintain the intended fit, end-cap sealing, and filtration surface inside the housing. Cartridge filters perform best when the replacement matches the original filter body exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaterrabackyard.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help confirming compatibility? Contact us ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaterrabackyard.com\/collections\/raypak\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop all Raypak parts ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raypak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51842390458642,"sku":"018240F","price":73.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/2279\/1186\/files\/medium_95d9f93c-c04e-4831-8034-f938788828cb.jpg?v=1767391130","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaterrabackyard.com\/products\/raypak-018240f-filter-cartridge","provider":"Aqua Terra Backyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}