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Hayward Perflex W3EC40AC / W3EC50AC 20 / 25 sq ft Extended-Cycle D.E. Pool Filter with Clamp
W3EC40AC
$569.00 - $729.00
Key Specs
Hayward Perflex W3EC40AC / W3EC50AC 20 / 25 sq ft Extended-Cycle D.E. Pool Filter with
- Filter Area (sq ft)
- 20 /
25 - Design Flow (GPM)
- 40 /
50 - Filter Media
- D.E.
- Warranty
- 1-year parts, no labor
These Perflex extended-cycle D.E. filters use a clamp-style tank and suit above-ground and smaller in-ground pools. Choose the EC40 or EC50 size.
Confirm your pump flow rate and plumbing size, and compare the filter footprint with your equipment pad.
What is included
- One Hayward Perflex unit in the option you select (W3EC40AC, W3EC50AC)
Key Features
- Filter Area (sq ft): 20 / 25
- Design Flow (GPM): 40 / 50
- Filter Media: D.E.
- 1-year Hayward parts warranty (no labor) on online purchases
Who It's For
- Pool owners replacing or upsizing a filter
What's Included
- One Hayward Perflex unit in the option you select (W3EC40AC, W3EC50AC)
About the Brand
Identification
- Brand
- Hayward
- Product Line
- Perflex
- Model / Part Numbers
- W3EC40AC / W3EC50AC
Details
- Pool Type
- Above-ground, In-ground
- Warranty (years, parts)
- 1
- Filter Media
- D.E.
- Valve
- Bump / no valve
Performance
- Filter Area (sq ft) - 20 sq ft (EC40)
- 20
- Design Flow Rate (GPM) - 20 sq ft (EC40)
- 40
- Filter Area (sq ft) - 25 sq ft (EC50)
- 25
- Design Flow Rate (GPM) - 25 sq ft (EC50)
- 50
Specifications
- Product Dimensions
- 26.5 " x 16 " x 16 " / 31.375 " x 16 " x 16 "
- D.E. Capacity
- 4 lbs. / 5 lbs.
- Free standard shipping on most orders in the lower 48
- Authorized dealer, full manufacturer warranty
- Price match on identical in-stock items
- Real pool experts on the phone: (817) 587-4397
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Frequently Asked Questions
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