Perflex Extended-Cycle DE Filter 20 Sq.Ft. (with Clamp) (Open Line)
Hayward
SKU: W3EC40AC
Perflex extended-cycle diatomaceous earth (DE) filters provide superior water clarity and extended filter cleaning cycles without requiring backwashing.
Features
Perflex Extended-Cycle DE filters provide crystal clear, sparkling water at an economical price. Proven over many years, Perflex has set the standard in swimming pool filtration by incorporating the patented Flex-Tube™ design in combination with DE, the most effective filter media available. The result is superior water clarity, extended filter cleaning cycles — and no backwashing required.
Features and Benefits
- Easy access clamp assembly
- Cleans pools fast — removes even the smallest particles the first time through
- Uses DE (diatomaceous earth), the most effective filter media available
- Patented Flex-Tube system efficiently reuses DE powder and dirt mixture to form fresh cleaning surfaces
- Exclusive bump handle activates the Flex-Tubes, causing them to instantly purge themselves of dirt and powder
- Uniquely designed to expel any air that may be present in the system through the filtered water returning to the pool
- Combination diffuser and lower mixing chamber specifically designed to produce a uniformed coating of DE on the Flex-Tubes
| Brand | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | No |
| Channel | Open Line |
| Design Flow Rate | 40 |
| Effective Filtration Area | 20 ft.² |
| Filter Type | DE |
| GTIN | 610377386975 |
| Warranty - Labor | None |
| Master Carton Qty | 1 |
| Pallet Qty | 12 |
| Warranty - Parts | 1-year |
| Pool Type | Above Ground, In Ground |
| Pressure Gauge | No |
| Product Dimensions | 26.5 " x 16 " x 16 " |
| Product Height | 26.5 in |
| Product Length | 16 in |
| Product Weight | 26 lb |
| Product Width | 16 in |
| Public Design Flow Rate | 40 GPM |
| Residential Design Flow Rate | 40 |
| Series Filters | Perflex |
| Shipping Dimensions | 32.5 " x 16.2 " x 19.9 " |
| Shipping Weight | 29 lb |
| Turnover - 10 Hours | 24,000 GPM |
| Turnover - 8 Hours | 19,200 GPM |
| Number of Filter Elements | 1 |
| Valve Included | N/A |
| D.E. Capacity | 4 lbs. |
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Questions & Answers
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Q: Why is DE going back into the pool? How can I trouble shoot my Hayward Perflex DE filter
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Q: What chemical do you soak the fingers or nest in to clean .
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Q: IS this filter good for a 21' round pool ?
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Q: Is the w3ec40ac filter tank the replacement for ec40ac and are the connections in the same location?
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Q: What’s the difference between the W3EC40AC and the EC40AC other than price
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