Hayward Swimming Pool Pump Filter Cartridges
Hayward pool filters from Unicel and Pleatco offer a more cost-effective alternative replacement cartridge element for your Hayward pool filtration system. These after-market products have been designed specifically to effectively fulfill the filtration needs specified by the original manufacturer.
To find the exact item that fits your needs, use our Product Search function to the top right. Enter a key word such as filter model or filter cartridge part number. For example, C900, CX500RE, or C-8610. Or you can browse the UNICEL Product Cross Reference Guide to find what you need. Click here to view
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Cartridge pool filters from Hayward use a pleated design that creates more surface area, which helps capture fine particles from your pool more effectively. Because of this, you don’t need to top-up or backwash your cartridge filters as you need to do when you use DE or sand filters.
Many pool owners like Hayward cartridge filters because they provide fine filtration while operating quietly. They also waste less water since you don’t need to backwash them like sand or D.E. filters. You still need to clean them by hand, but it’s still less maintenance overall compared to other options.
Check the pressure gauge to see when it’s time to clean your Hayward pool pump filter cartridge. If the PSI increases by about 8 to 10 PSI above the normal starting pressure, the cartridge is likely dirty and ready for cleaning.
Most Hayward pool cartridges should be cleaned every two to four weeks, depending on how often you use the pool and how much debris enters the water.
To clean the filter, you should:
- Remove the cartridge
- Rinse the cartridge thoroughly with a hose
- Let it dry before reinstalling.
Filter replacement schedules actually depend on the type of filter media you use, but here are a few rules you can follow:
- Top up the sand in your sand filters every 3 to 5 years.
- Replace your Hayward pool pump cartridge filter once or twice per season, depending on usage and water conditions.
- E. filters usually require fresh D.E. powder after every backwash.
You can order them right here at All Pool Filters 4 Less. We carry a wide selection of replacement cartridges and filter components along with compatible aftermarket products to help keep your pool system running properly.
Yes, you can use non-OEM Hayward swimming pool filter cartridges as long as they come from trusted manufacturers such as UNICEL and Pleatco.Many pool owners choose these aftermarket cartridges because they provide reliable filtration at a more affordable price. You can also find these replacement filters here at All Pool Filters 4 Less.
Check your Hayward filter model number or the part number listed on an existing cartridge. Once you have that, use our UNICEL Product Cross Reference Guide to find the correct replacement filter.
These aftermarket cartridges are specifically designed to meet the filtration requirements recommended for the original Hayward system.
D.E. filters are designed to capture extremely small particles, often down to about 1 to 3 microns. Because they filter so finely, pressure can rise quickly if your pool water has too much debris or algae, or even poor water chemistry.
It may be because of a dirty Hayward pool pump filter cartridgeor a sand or DE filter. If the pressure rises about 8 to 10 PSI above the normal clean starting pressure, it’s usually time to clean or backwash the filter.
Algae growth can also clog the filter and keep pressure levels high. In many cases, treating the algae problem and cleaning the filter thoroughly will help restore normal water flow.
