ProAqua PBF36 PA-8951 spa filter – Compatible with Bullfrog 10-2870

The ProAqua PBF36 replacement filter, part number PA-8951, is a cartridge compatible with the Bullfrog 10-2870 long-thread format. It is a compatible alternative, distinct from an original Bullfrog part.

Compatibility: choose the right filter

Bullfrog systems using the 10-2870, including the 2013 to 2017 Bullfrog 35 with a long thread. Pay particular attention to the length and thread type.

Features and dimensions

• Filter area: 35 sq. ft.
• Diameter: 7 7/8 in.
• Length: 5 3/4 in.
• Top: closed with handle
• Bottom: 2 in. modified long ACME thread

Equivalent part numbers to compare

• Bullfrog / Wellspring 10-2870
• Pleatco PBF36
• Pleatco PBF36-M
• Unicel 8CH-951
• Filbur FC-9949
• SD-01324
• SD-01325

Before purchasing, compare the part number, dimensions, and both ends with your current filter. An equivalent part number must also match your system’s configuration.

Maintenance and replacement

Rinse the filter media regularly according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. For more thorough cleaning, use a cleaner suitable for spa filters. Replace the cartridge if it is damaged, deformed, or can no longer be cleaned effectively.

Need help choosing?

Write to Piscine Hippocampe with the spa’s brand, model, and year, along with a photo of your filter showing its part number. You can also browse our spa replacement cartridges.