Perflex Extended-Cycle DE Filter 27 Sq.Ft.
Hayward
SKU: EC65A
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

- EXPERT LINE products can only be purchased through your local pool professional or in-store. Exclusions, other terms, and conditions may apply.
- 3+ Year Parts and Labor Warranties*
*When sold by a Hayward Rewards® partner. Exclusions, other terms and conditions may apply.
| Brand | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | No |
| Channel | Expert Line |
| Effective Filtration Area | 27 ft.² |
| Filter Type | DE |
| GTIN | 610377026543 |
| Warranty - Labor | 1-year |
| Master Carton Qty | 1 |
| Pallet Qty | 12 |
| Warranty - Parts | 3-year |
| Pool Type | In Ground |
| Pressure Gauge | No |
| Product Dimensions | 31 " x 21 " x 21 " |
| Product Height | 31 in |
| Product Length | 21 in |
| Product Weight | 44 lb |
| Product Width | 21 in |
| Public Design Flow Rate | 54 GPM |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Series Filters | Perflex |
| Shipping Dimensions | 31.9 " x 17.4 " x 19.4 " |
| Shipping Weight | 45 lb |
| Sub Brand | N/A |
| Turnover - 10 Hours | 40,200 GPM |
| Turnover - 8 Hours | 25,920 GPM |
| Number of Filter Elements | 1 |
| Valve Included | — |
| D.E. Capacity | 6 lbs. |
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Questions & Answers
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Q: Is a 65A a perfect fit for a 65 mount and pump?
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Q: Is there a complete setup with an EC65A and SP2310X15EXP?
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Q: Hello I have a Hayward inground DE pool filter ! It has been well taken care of for many yrs 40 to be exact ! But I think the day may have come to replace it ! It was taken apart after every season and cleaned and stored inside ! Can I just buy a new one that will have the same holes to hook up to my exsisting piping ? I swear buy your filters , I am now a widow but think it’s time , instead of replacing just parts of it ! Please help !!
By Hayward Support
Q: I have the EcoStar SP3400VSP Pump and DE3600 DE Filter. My pool is 14,000 Gallons. Would the Basic Modular Filter work in place of my present DE3600 Filter?
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Q: Do the fingers come with the EC65a
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Q: What is the difference in the EC-65 and the EC-65A
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Q: Hi , I am from Austria and my Hayward Perflex Basic Modular Filter EC 65 is broken and I need a new one . Do you have a retailer in Europe ?
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Q: Do you have an agent in south africa
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Q: If I purchased a new Hayward filter EC65A, does this include the connections to the Hayward pump?
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Q: How much should I torque the nuts that connect the filter at the top
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Q: How much diatomaceous earth does a ec65a require?
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