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Identify your SwimClear, Star-Clear Plus, XStream, or EasyClear cartridge and match the right replacement.
This guide helps you work out which cartridge your Hayward® filter takes, where the part number is printed, and when the cartridge is due for replacement. Once you have the CX number — or the housing model from the tank label — matching a USA-made Excel Filters replacement takes seconds.
Have your number? to jump straight to the matching replacement.
Rinse the cartridge with a garden hose every few weeks during swim season, spraying at an angle to flush debris from between the pleats. Deep-clean with a cartridge cleaning solution at least once a season to remove the oils and scale rinsing leaves behind — our care and maintenance guide covers the full routine. Most cartridges last 12 to 24 months: replace yours when cleaning no longer restores water flow, the pleats fray or stay discolored, or an end cap cracks.
Once you know which cartridge you need, shop Hayward® replacement filter cartridges in singles or money-saving multi-packs — engineered to OEM dimensions, made in the USA, and backed by our Perfect Fit Guarantee on listed cross-references.
Check the OEM part number printed on the end cap of your current cartridge, or measure its diameter, length, and both end caps. Every Excel Filters product page lists the Hayward® and aftermarket part numbers it replaces (Pleatco, Unicel, Filbur), and our how-to-measure guide walks through each dimension step by step.
Most pool and spa filter cartridges last 12 to 24 months depending on usage, debris load, and water chemistry. Replace the cartridge when cleaning no longer restores water flow, the pleats fray, or an end cap cracks. Rinsing the cartridge regularly during swim season extends its life.
Yes. Excel Filters replacement cartridges are manufactured in the USA and engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications for Hayward® systems, with matching dimensions, end caps, and filtration media.
Yes. Every Excel Filters cartridge is covered by a 6-month limited warranty against defects in materials and manufacturing, and a 30-day return policy.
Standard shipping is free on all orders within the United States. Orders ship within 1–2 business days and typically arrive within 2–3 business days after that.
Browse 21 compatible Excel Filters replacements for Hayward® systems. View all Hayward® replacement filter cartridges.
XLS-722 4Pack
In stockReplaces CX880XRE, CX880RE, PA106, PA106-M, PA106-4, PA106-PAK4, C-7488, C-7488RA, FC-1226, FC-1226M
XLS-778 4Pack
In stockReplaces CX1280XRE, CX1280XREPAK4, PA131, C-7494, C-7494-4, FC-1227, FC-1227P
XLS-719 4Pack
In stockReplaces CX870XRE, CX870RE, PA100, PA100N, PA100N-4, PA100N-M, C-7487, C-7487-4, FC-1270, FC-1270M
XLS-802 1Pack
In stockReplaces CX1200RE, PA120, PA120-M, C-8412, C-8412RA, FC-1293, FC-1293M
XLS-710 4Pack
In stockReplaces CX580XRE, CX580XREPAK4, PA81, C-7483, C-7483-4, FC-1225, FC-1225P
XLS-709 4Pack
In stockReplaces CX570XRE, CX570RE, PA75, C-7477, C-7477RA, FC-1260, FC-1260M
XLS-803 1Pack
In stockReplaces CX1750RE, PA175, C-8417, FC-1294
XLS-779 4Pack
In stockReplaces CX1380RE, PA137, PA137-M, PA137-PAK4, C-7490, C-7490RA, FC-1297, FC-1297M
XLS-800 1Pack
In stockReplaces CX900RE, PA90, PA90-M, C-8409, C-8409RA, FC-1292, FC-1292M
XLS-7049 8Pack
In stockReplaces CX591XRE, PA89, C-7485, FC-1980
XLS-822 1Pack
Low stockReplaces CX1520RE, CX150XRE, PWWCT150, PJANCS150, PJANCS150-4, C-8414, FC-1287, FC-1287M
XLS-772 4Pack
In stockReplaces PA75, PCM75-4, C-7475, FC-0635
XLS-801 1Pack
In stockReplaces CX760RE, PA76, C-8411, C-8411RA, FC-1256, FC-1255, FC-1255M
XLS-805 1Pack
In stockReplaces CX1100RE, PA100, PA100-M, C-8610, FC-1290
XLS-777 4Pack
In stockReplaces CX1260RE, PA126, C-7495, FC-1296
XLS-731 4Pack
In stockReplaces CX550RE, PA55, C-7455, FC-1245
XLS-847 1Pack
In stockReplaces PWWCT200, PWWCT200-M, C-8419, C-8419RA, FC-1288, FC-1288M
XLS-7048 4Pack
Low stockReplaces CX481XRE, PA56L, C-7456
XLS-731 1Pack
In stockReplaces CX550RE, PA55, C-7455, FC-1245
XLS-856 1Pack
In stockReplaces CX800RE, PA80, C-8600, C-8600RA
XLS-940 1Pack
In stockReplaces CX1250RE, CX1500RE, PA125, C-9499, FC-1299
