Waterway – 50 sq ft Top Load Cartridge Filter with Bypass

• 50 sq. ft. (≈ 4.65 m²) filtration area: Efficient and long-lasting filtration
• "Top Load" access: Top-opening design for easy maintenance without disassembly
• Integrated by-pass: Protects the cartridge during high flow or high-pressure situations
• Compact body: Ideal for recessed installation in tight spaces
• Robust construction: Compatible with salt, chlorine, or bromine water treatments

The Waterway 50 sq. ft. Top Load cartridge filter (ref. 502-5010) is designed primarily for residential hot tubs or small pools requiring reliable filtration in a limited space. Thanks to its generous filtration area, it offers an excellent compromise between compactness and efficiency.

The “Top Load” access greatly simplifies maintenance: simply remove the lid to access the cartridge without dismantling the tank or plumbing. The integrated by-pass system prevents over-pressurization and protects the cartridge when the pump is running at high speed—a significant advantage for hot tubs or variable-flow systems.

The filter is manufactured by Waterway Plastics, renowned for the quality of their hot tub/pool equipment, using materials resistant to water treatment chemicals (chlorine, salt, bromine) and typical operating conditions.

• Brand: Waterway Plastics
• Model: Top Load 50
• Reference: 502-5010
• Filtration area: 50 sq. ft. (approx. 4.65 m²)
• Connection: 2″ Slip (adaptable)
• Functionality: Integrated by-pass
• Access type: Top Load
• Included: Filter body, cartridge, lid, rings

• Residential hot tubs (filtration integrated under shell)
• Small pools or compact basins
• Installations requiring easy maintenance without disassembly
• Systems with two-speed or variable-speed pumps