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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 4PACK |
| SwimClear C3020 / Super-Star-Clear C3000 | CX570XRE | C-7477 | PA75 | FC-1260 | XLS-709 4PACK |
| SwimClear C3025 / C3030 | CX580XRE | C-7483 | PA81 | FC-1225 | XLS-710 4PACK |
| SwimClear C4020 / Super-Star-Clear C4000 | CX870XRE | C-7487 | PA100 | FC-1270 | XLS-719 4PACK |
| SwimClear C4025 / C4030 | CX880XRE | C-7488 | PA106 | FC-1226 | XLS-722 4PACK |
| SwimClear C5020 / Super-Star-Clear C5000 | CX1260RE | C-7495 | PA126 | FC-1296 | XLS-777 4PACK |
| SwimClear C5025 / C5030 | CX1280XRE | C-7494 | PA131 | FC-1227 | XLS-778 4PACK |
| SwimClear C5520 / Super-Star-Clear C5500 | CX1380RE | C-7490 | PA137 | FC-1297 | XLS-779 4PACK |
| SwimClear C7030 / HCF7030C | CX591XRE | C-7485 | PA89 | FC-1980 | XLS-7049 8PACK |
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 the USA to OEM dimensions and media area. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by Hayward.
