Coleman Saluspa vs Bestway Lay Z Spa: Which One Should You Buy?

coleman saluspa vs bestway lay z spa at a glance

The table below sets out the side, the example, and the stated fit, so the difference between a filter pack and a valve part stays clear.

What separates the sides

The filter examples share a Type VI fit, and each filter listing names Coleman SaluSpa and Lay-Z-Spa compatibility. The Binazon example also names Bestway. That shared fit means a buyer who needs a filter cartridge should check the filter type required by the tub, rather than relying on a brand name alone. Pack counts differ across the filter examples, and the SORSWEET and Binazon listings each state one size in their bullets and a different size in their spec table, so the size stated for each cartridge should be checked against the cartridge already fitted.

The valve example stands apart, because it is not a filter cartridge at all. The DRELD example is a valve cover for Bestway Lay-Z-Spa, with a stated diameter to check against the valve on the tub. That part cannot be compared with a filter pack on filtration, and the article does not call either side better on filtration, since the valve listing states no filtration figure.

Filter fit, pack size and warranty

The LYJHKJ example lists Coleman SaluSpa models 90352E, 58323 and 90427E, among others. The Binazon example lists 90352E or 58323. The SORSWEET example states 4.1 inches by 3.1 inches in its bullets and 4.13 inches by 4.13 inches by 3.1 inches in its spec table. The Binazon example gives its size in the bullets and a different size in its spec table, which is covered in the Binazon review below. Warranty is stated only for the valve example, so warranty does not separate the filter examples.

Gear for each side

These examples are scored on the Chill Score, which weighs performance, build and value most, with safety where it applies, and warranty. No example in this article states a safety certification, so no safety points are given for any example, and warranty is scored only where a concrete term is stated.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Safety counts only for powered gear or where the listing states safety features; where it does not apply, the score is taken over the remaining 90 points.

Choose the Coleman Saluspa side if

• You need Type VI filter cartridges, and the tub requires that filter type.
• You want a 4 pack or a 12 pack of Type VI cartridges.
• You want spare cartridges on hand for routine replacement.
• You accept that no warranty term is stated for the filter examples on this side.

Choose the Bestway Lay Z Spa side if

• You need Type VI filter cartridges, and the tub requires that filter type.
• You need a valve cover for a Bestway Lay-Z-Spa tub, with a diameter to check.
• You want a warranty term stated for the part, as in the valve example.
• You will check the stated size against the part already fitted, before ordering.

Check Your Space First

• Measure the cartridge already fitted in the filter pump, and compare it with the size stated in the listing.
• Check the valve cover diameter against the valve on the tub, before ordering a replacement cover.
• Keep spare cartridges on hand, so a replacement is ready at cleaning time.
• Plan a cleaning routine for the filter area, since the listings describe rinsing and regular cleaning.
• The listings state no plug type or power figure for these accessories, so there is nothing in them to judge power or placement by.

Common questions

Do Coleman SaluSpa and Bestway Lay-Z-Spa tubs use the same filter type?

The filter examples in this article all list Type VI compatibility, and each filter listing names Coleman SaluSpa and Lay-Z-Spa. The Binazon example also names Bestway. That shared listing language does not replace a check of the filter type required by a given tub, since a tub model may require a different type.

How often should a Type VI cartridge be replaced?

The LYJHKJ example lists replacement every two weeks, with weekly cleaning to extend the life of the cartridge. The other filter examples describe cartridges that can be cleaned and reused, but they state no replacement interval. Use the interval stated for the cartridge actually fitted, and follow the cleaning routine described in its listing.

What size is a Type VI cartridge in these listings?

The SORSWEET example states 4.1 inches by 3.1 inches in its bullets and 4.13 inches by 4.13 inches by 3.1 inches in its spec table, so its own figures disagree. The Binazon example states 4.1 inches by 3.1 inches in its bullets and 0.1 inches by 0.1 inches by 0.1 inches in its spec table, so its figures disagree too. The LYJHKJ example states no cartridge size, so size should be checked against the cartridge already fitted before ordering any of these examples.

When is a valve cover the right replacement part?

A valve cover is the right part when the valve cover itself needs replacing, rather than the filter cartridge. The DRELD example is a valve cover for Bestway Lay-Z-Spa, with a diameter of 23.5mm to check against the valve on the tub. The listing also states a one-year warranty for the valve cover, and describes a screw-on fitting.

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