Unicel versus OEM Jandy filters

[sntncity]

Has anyone used the Unicel replacement filter for the Jandy CL460? Any quality or construction issues? Performance issues? The Unicels are far more economical.

[PoolDoc]

It's my understanding that the Unicel and Filbur filters are pretty good quality, but others are not so good. Unfortunately, there's some gaming the names going on, when these products are sold. Here are 4 links to Amazon for Jandy CL460 replacements:

Pleatco or Chinese? => 4 PACK - Jandy CL460 Quad Pack Cartridge Filter C-7468-4

Pleatco => Unicel 4 PACK - Jandy CL460 Quad Pack Cartridge Filter C-7468-4

Genuine Unicel => Unicel C-7468 Replacement Filter Cartridge for 115 Square Foot Jandy CL460

Genuine Filbur => Filbur FC-0810 Antimicrobial Replacement Filter Cartridge for Jandy CL460

So . . . you have to be really careful. You can see the differences between the cartridges in the photos -- the pleat ties or wraps DO matter, to keep the pleats from collapsing into groups of pleat lumps, that act as one super-thick and not very good pleat.