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Aiper filters and replacement parts for cordless pool robots

Aiper builds cordless robotic pool cleaners that work without a hose, a booster pump or a connection to the skimmer. Everything the machine collects stays on board, which means the filter cartridge inside the cleaner is the single component that decides how well it performs. Here you will find the ultra-fine filter media for the Scuba series, listed by the models each cartridge is designed for, so the right part can be matched to the cleaner already in the pool.

Which Scuba models are covered

The range is built around the Scuba family of cordless cleaners. Two distinct ultra-fine cartridges are listed, and they are not interchangeable, because the filter basket geometry differs between the generations of the robot.

• AI901122 – ultra-fine filter for the Scuba N1 Max and the Scuba X1.
• AI901131 – ultra-fine replacement filter for the Scuba X1 Pro Max.

When ordering, read the model badge on the cleaner itself rather than relying on the name on the box or the app, as the Scuba line uses closely related names such as N1, N1 Max, X1 and X1 Pro Max. A cartridge intended for a different generation may slide into the housing but will not seal against the intake, which lets debris bypass the media and recirculate into the water.

What an ultra-fine cartridge does differently

Most cordless cleaners ship with a standard filter that captures leaves, insects, hair and the coarser fraction of grit. An ultra-fine cartridge uses a tighter media and is aimed at the material a standard basket lets straight through: fine sand, pollen, dust blown in from surrounding gardens, dead algae after a shock treatment and the cloudy residue that settles on the floor as a light film. It is the usual choice for pools in sandy or dusty surroundings, for the spring start-up when the water is still hazy, and for anyone who wants the cleaner to polish the water rather than simply pick up debris.

The trade-off is flow. A finer media loads faster, so the cartridge needs rinsing more often — in dusty conditions, that can mean after every run. Many owners keep both grades to hand and swap according to the season: coarse media during leaf fall, ultra-fine once the water is clear and the remaining job is fine dust.

When to rinse and when to replace

A cartridge that is clogged shows itself before the water does. Typical signs that the media needs attention are:

• Shorter run time – the motor works harder against a blocked filter and the battery drains sooner than usual.
• Debris left behind – the cleaner covers the floor but the suction no longer lifts fine sediment.
• A cloud behind the unit – fine material passing straight through, which usually means a split seam, a torn panel or a distorted frame.
• Media that stays grey after rinsing – once the fibres are permanently loaded with oils and sunscreen residue, flow does not recover.
• A frame that no longer clips home – a warped or cracked carrier lets water bypass the media entirely.

Rinse the cartridge with a hose from the clean side outwards after each run and let it dry out of direct sunlight. Avoid pressure washers and stiff brushes, which open up the fine media and destroy the very property the cartridge was bought for.

Fitting and keeping a spare

Access is from the top or the underside of the cleaner depending on the model; the filter sits in a removable basket or door that releases with a single catch. Fit the cartridge the same way round it came out, check that the frame sits flush and that the retaining clip engages, and make sure the drain holes are not blocked before lowering the unit back into the water. A second cartridge is worth keeping in reserve: it lets the cleaner go straight back in while the first one dries, which is what most owners find keeps the robot in regular use rather than sitting on the terrace waiting for a filter.

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Here we list the ultra-fine filter cartridges for the Scuba cordless cleaners, each one tied to the models it is made for, so there is no guesswork over which part belongs to which generation of the robot. The part numbers are shown alongside the model names to make cross-checking against the manual straightforward.

Filters are the component that wears first on any cordless cleaner, long before the motor or the battery. Stocking them as individual, clearly identified parts means a cleaner that has lost suction can be back at full performance for the cost of a cartridge instead of being written off as worn out.