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Pros

Well packaged in a sturdy no damage. Simple and easy install. My life is immensely easier during pool season.



Cons

The only reason i bought a new one is because the cartridge filter is so expensive. If it is used or refurbished it should be stated clearly in the description. Avoid it (and hayward) like the plague!

The filter clogs up frequently. I have had to completely empty all the de out and refill it 2 times in the week it has been installed.

The bolts for the large top clamp for the finger assembly was cranked all the way down. This is the reason the clamp bolt sleeve on one side is crushed. Furnishing * hoses that leak right out of the box spells out the character of the company, and it ...  Read More

Hayward customer service is good about calling you back, but if you would rather stay on hold to speak with someone be prepared to wait for quite a while. The no warranty in houston. When i call to complain and am told that someone will call me back b...  Read More

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Highlights

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Quality


Most efficient filter easy to use and maintain just bump it daily


This was very easy to install did it on my own replaced my old filter which lasted years and was still working but wanted a new one


The pump leaks its clogged and wont back wash the nest is cracked the diaphragm is leaking spit all the de into the pool


Any film of moisture leftover even from condensation will freeze and crack those expensive plastic parts

Price


Aftermarket parts available and save some


Did exactly what we wanted and right price


I now have a completely new filter for less than the cost of the replacement parts to fix the old one


Had find it too expensive for the trouble

Shipping


This was amazingshipped a couple hours after ordered


Came 2 days early during a holiday weekend


It arrived in md 2 days early from a firm in tenn

Packaging/appearance


Well packaged in a sturdy box no damage


Came with the drain 2way ball valve plus a deluxe pressure gauge teflon tape roll and instructions see photo

Competitiveness


There is no comparison with other filters

Overview

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  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 1,566 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 6 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It arrived in md 2 days early from a firm in tenn


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Came with the drain 2way ball valve plus a deluxe pressure gauge teflon tape roll and instructions see photo


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My old filter lasted for 32 years see photo


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    So i will have to remove and reposition the top of the new filter to match that of the old filter


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Came 2 days early during a holiday weekend


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I have a hayward ec40cpak filter that is more than 15 years old


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My flex tube sleeves on my existing filter system have deteriorated to the point that they were allowing earth into the pool


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I also needed an upper tube sheet cracked and diaphram worn and losing flexibility

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