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Replacement Filter Cartridges
Replacement cartridge sets for the Hayward® Super-Star-Clear commercial-grade cartridge filters (C3000, C4000, C5000, C5500). Each tank runs four cartridges — our 4-packs replace the full set. Match the CX part number on your current cartridge in the chart below the products.
No cartridges match these filters.
XLS-719 • 4-Pack
In stockReplaces: Hayward CX870XRE, Pleatco PA100N, Unicel C-7487, Filbur FC-1270
XLS-709 • 4-Pack
In stockReplaces: Hayward CX570XRE, Pleatco PA81, Unicel C-7477, Filbur FC-1260
XLS-779 • 4-Pack
In stockReplaces: Hayward CX1380RE, Pleatco PA137, Unicel C-7490, Filbur FC-1297
XLS-777 • 4-Pack
In stockReplaces: Hayward CX1260RE, Pleatco PA126, Unicel C-7495, Filbur FC-1296
Excel Filters makes direct-fit 4-pack replacement cartridge sets for Hayward® Super Star-Clear filters — C2000, C3000, C4000, C4500, C5000, and C5500. Some sizes share elements with SwimClear models, so match the CX part number on your current cartridge for OEM-spec fit at factory-direct pricing.
Super Star-Clear tanks run four cartridges. Replace the full set together for even flow. The stainless C3000S and C4000S use the same elements as the standard C3000 and C4000.
| Housing model | OEM cartridge | Unicel | Pleatco | Filbur | Excel replacement | Qty per housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Star-Clear C2000 | CX470RE | C-7447 | PA50SV | FC-1235 | XLS-764 4-pack | 4 |
| Super Star-Clear C3000 / C3000S | CX570XRE | C-7477 | PA75SV | FC-1260 | XLS-709 4-pack | 4 |
| Super Star-Clear C4000 / C4000S | CX870XRE | C-7487 | PA100N | FC-1270 | XLS-719 4-pack | 4 |
| Super Star-Clear C4500 | CX875RE | C-7489 | PA112 | FC-1275 | XLS-722 4-pack | 4 |
| Super Star-Clear C5000 | CX1260RE | C-7495 | PA126 | FC-1296 | XLS-777 4-pack | 4 |
| Super Star-Clear C5500 | CX1380RE | C-7490 | PA137 | FC-1297 | XLS-779 4-pack | 4 |
Four cartridges per tank. Replace the complete set at once — mixing worn and new elements unbalances flow. Each Excel 4-pack covers one full change.
Some sizes share a cartridge and some do not, so order by the full model on your tank and the CX number on your old cartridge. The C2000 and SwimClear C2020 both take the XLS-764, the C5000 and C5020 the XLS-777, and the C5500 and C5520 the XLS-779. The C3000 takes the XLS-709, but the SwimClear C3020 takes the XLS-710.
No. Excel Filters cartridges are aftermarket replacements manufactured in the USA to OEM dimensions and media area. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by Hayward.
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