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Replacement Filter Cartridges
USA-made replacement cartridge sets for every Hayward® SwimClear and Super-Star-Clear multi-element filter, C2030 through C7030. Most housings take four cartridges — match your model in the compatibility chart below the products.
No cartridges match these filters.
XLS-722 • 4-Pack
In stockReplaces: Hayward CX880XRE, Pleatco PA106, Unicel C-7488, Filbur FC-1226
XLS-778 • 4-Pack
In stockReplaces: Hayward CX1280XRE, Pleatco PA131, Unicel C-7494, Filbur FC-1227
XLS-710 • 4-Pack
In stockReplaces: Pleatco PA81, Unicel C-7483, Filbur FC-1225
XLS-779 • 4-Pack
In stockReplaces: Hayward CX1380RE, Pleatco PA137, Unicel C-7490, Filbur FC-1297
XLS-7049 • 8-Pack
In stockReplaces: Hayward CX591XRE, Pleatco PA89, Unicel C-7485, Filbur FC-1980
XLS-7048 • 4-Pack
Low stockReplaces: Hayward CX481XRE, Pleatco PA56L, Unicel C-7456
Excel Filters makes direct-fit replacement cartridge sets for every Hayward® SwimClear and Super-Star-Clear multi-element filter — C2030 through C7030. Match the model on your tank or the CX part number on your current cartridge; most housings take four cartridges, so our 4-packs replace the full set.
SwimClear and Super-Star-Clear housings run four cartridges (the C7030 runs eight smaller elements). Replace the full set together for even flow.
| Housing model | Hayward | Unicel | Pleatco | Filbur | Excel replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SwimClear C2030 | CX481XRE | C-7456 | PA56L | — | XLS-7048 4-Pack |
| SwimClear C3020 / Super-Star-Clear C3000 | CX570XRE | C-7477 | PA75 | FC-1260 | XLS-709 4-Pack |
| SwimClear C3025 / C3030 | CX580XRE | C-7483 | PA81 | FC-1225 | XLS-710 4-Pack |
| SwimClear C4020 / Super-Star-Clear C4000 | CX870XRE | C-7487 | PA100 | FC-1270 | XLS-719 4-Pack |
| SwimClear C4025 / C4030 | CX880XRE | C-7488 | PA106 | FC-1226 | XLS-722 4-Pack |
| SwimClear C5020 / Super-Star-Clear C5000 | CX1260RE | C-7495 | PA126 | FC-1296 | XLS-777 4-Pack |
| SwimClear C5025 / C5030 | CX1280XRE | C-7494 | PA131 | FC-1227 | XLS-778 4-Pack |
| SwimClear C5520 / Super-Star-Clear C5500 | CX1380RE | C-7490 | PA137 | FC-1297 | XLS-779 4-Pack |
| SwimClear C7030 / HCF7030C | CX591XRE | C-7485 | PA89 | FC-1980 | XLS-7049 8-Pack |
Most SwimClear and Super-Star-Clear housings run four cartridges; the large C7030 runs eight smaller elements. Replace the complete set at once — our packs are sized to a full change.
On the label on the filter tank (for example C4030 or C5025), or read the CX part number molded into the end cap of a current cartridge and match it in the chart above.
Some older Super-Star-Clear sizes cross to newer elements (for example, Unicel lists C-7494 as the approved upgrade for the discontinued C-7495). Each Excel product page lists every OEM and cross-reference number it replaces, or use the part-number search.
No. Excel Filters cartridges are aftermarket replacements manufactured in Austin, Texas to OEM dimensions and media area. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by Hayward.
All four are aftermarket replacements built to the same OEM cartridge dimensions, media area, and flow — the cartridge that fits your housing is the same size whichever brand you choose.
The difference is where they come from: Excel Filters designs and manufactures every cartridge in Austin, Texas and sells factory-direct, without the added distributor markup. Every product page lists the matching Pleatco, Unicel, and Filbur cross-reference numbers so you can match one to one before you order.
