Perflex Extended-Cycle DE Filter 25 Sq.Ft. (with Clamp) (Open Line)
Hayward
SKU: W3EC50AC
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 | 50 |
| Effective Filtration Area | 25 ft.² |
| Filter Type | DE |
| GTIN | 610377386999 |
| 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 | 31.375 " x 16 " x 16 " |
| Product Height | 31.375 in |
| Product Length | 16 in |
| Product Weight | 30 lb |
| Product Width | 16 in |
| Public Design Flow Rate | 50 GPM |
| Residential Design Flow Rate | 50 |
| Series Filters | Perflex |
| Shipping Dimensions | 32.5 " x 16.2 " x 19.9 " |
| Shipping Weight | 32 lb |
| Turnover - 10 Hours | 30,000 GPM |
| Turnover - 8 Hours | 24,000 GPM |
| Number of Filter Elements | 1 |
| Valve Included | N/A |
| D.E. Capacity | 5 lbs. |
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Questions & Answers
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Q: Do you need to loosen the clamps on first install
By Hayward Support
Q: I purchased a Hayward W3EC50AC Perflex Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filter last year and when I went to open it all the screws that hold the fingers on the rubber cover all rusted and the heads of screws snapped off. They all need to be replaced. Is this under warranty?
By Hayward Support
Q: Is this filter adequate for a 17,000 gallon above ground pool?
By Hayward Support
Q: Is the plastic type clamp on my brand new perflex extended cycle DE filtration system EC50AC already factory set at 100 inch -pounds
By Hayward Support
Q: Do the inlet/outlet ports on this model match the exact dimensions of the previous EC50AC? Asking because the current setup is using fixed plumbing
By Hayward Support
Q: Hello I want to replace my EC50AC with the newest comparable model, what model would that be? Also is the spring circular tension clamp now replaced with this wider angular clamp I'm seeing on here? If not what's the difference. Thanks!
By Hayward Support




