Hayward SwimClear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter

The Hayward W3C12002 StarClear Plus (120 Sq. Ft.) is an outstanding single-cartridge pool filter. It allows for a large turnover of many gallons of water per hour and has a huge cartridge filter. I have used Hayward products for years and they hold up well to the South Florida sun. Their products resist UV damage, corrosion, and extreme weather, making it ideal for me! Cleaning is a snap and filter access is super easy. Simply unscrew the heavy-duty locking knob, remove the top lid, and spray off the element with a garden hose. If you want a reliable, hassle-free cartridge filter that delivers exceptional filtration performance without the mess of backwashing, the Hayward StarClear Plus 120 Sq. Ft. is your choice, so look no further! It is simple to install, easy to service, and built to last for years. One hundred percent recommend!

Our pool filter quit working. I needed a new one. I went to a local pool store and they were so expensive. Our pool was rapidly turning green. I had to do something. I looked up a Hayward filter and it was reasonably priced. It was cheap enough that I could buy it. I ordered it and it was delivered within 2 days. I was blown away. Great job!! Thank you!

Update: Purchased this in 2017, and got less than 4 years of service out of it. That might be acceptable, but my prior Pentair performed well for probably 15 years and I expect better quality from a good name like Hayward. I still agree that this filter cleans the water VERY well, but that's where my happiness stops. Over time it became impossible to latch down the lid completely and securely (latch system is a long metal rod that you screw the top down onto). It has been leaking for several months, just a steady small stream. This week it blew out completely, and it took several inches out of the pool level before I noticed. Unfortunately, it sprayed directly into my electrical control box (on/off switch for the pump). We reseated the lid two more times, and it blew out the side both times, before we placed an order for another Pentair. We're done with Hayward filters. Poor design caused it to fail MUCH earlier than it should have. Prior review: Bought this to replace another brand filter. It was easy to hook up and cleaned the pool water much quicker than I expected, and much quicker than our old filter system! Unlike other reviewers, we had no problems with the pressure gauge being damaged. It arrived intact, and in perfect condition. However, I could see from the packaging how the pressure gauge could easily be damaged, as it sticks out from the top of the lid and has very little protection in that position from the packaging. Overall, this is a perfect filter for our roughly 15,000 gallon pool and I expect we'll get many years of service out of it. We also have a Hayward in-line chlorinator, and it has been a real workhorse, too. I'm going to switch all of our equipment to Hayward now!

Crystal clear water, takes time to get there but great results. Draw back is it don’t come with the threaded 2 inch adapters for the pipes

I have great hopes with this filter. I am replacing a pentair fns plus DE filter in hopes it is easier to maintain. It is for 25000 gallon pool. Installation was ok. I had to anchor the filter to the concrete pad because it looks too light and my plumbing is only 1.5 inch and has a lot of unions. I only managed to bolt it on one anchor, because I drilled another hole a little off, so I just put a metal pin in the second hole. It's fine like this I think. I've made several attempts with the teflon tape but not make it not to drip from both inlet and outlet using a regular PVC fitting from home depot. I've used the Rectorseal T plus 2 instead which I've spread both on female and male threads - no leaks so far While doing installation I had to reopen the filter three times after priming. It is so easy comparing to the de filter. I'll update this review in 3 months. Update: I had it for 5 months. So far it is an excellent filter. The difference with DE filter is that it needs to be maintained much more often, but it is much more easier for me. In the summer I replaced the cartridge every 2 two 3 weeks when I notice a drop in the flow. I take out dirty cartridge and put a clean one in. It takes a minute or two to replace a cartridge and probably 15-20 minutes to wash the dirty one with a garden hose under pressure. I am very satisfied with the purchase so far.