{"product_id":"hayward-perflex-d-e-pool-filter-with-clamp-5-lb","title":"Hayward Perflex D.E. 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Pool Filter with Clamp 5 lb | W3EC50AC\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"Hayward\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"sku\" content=\"W3EC50AC\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Pool Filter\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe Hayward Perflex W3EC50AC is a 25 sq ft extended-cycle D.E. pool filter for above-ground pools. Patented Flex-Tube bump-to-clean design, 5 lbs D.E. capacity, 50 GPM max flow, 2-micron filtration. Clamp assembly included. No backwash required. 1 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHayward Perflex W3EC50AC 25 Sq Ft Above-Ground D.E. Filter: More Capacity, Fewer Bump Cycles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe W3EC50AC steps up from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nonstopswim.com\/products\/hayward-perflex-d-e-pool-filter-with-clamp-4-lb\"\u003eW3EC40AC\u003c\/a\u003e with a 25 sq ft filter area, a 5 lb D.E. charge, and a 50 GPM flow ceiling. The additional filter area extends the interval between bump cycles and keeps operating pressure lower at equivalent pool sizes and debris loads. It is the right choice when your pump output approaches or exceeds 40 GPM, or when you want more filtration headroom for a larger above-ground pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eLike all PerFlex models, the W3EC50AC cleans via the bump handle — no backwash valve, no drain line, and no fresh D.E. needed after most cleaning cycles. If you need the filter and a matched pump in one purchase, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nonstopswim.com\/products\/hayward-perflex-d-e-pool-filter-system-5-lb-1-5-hp-pump\"\u003eW3EC50C93S (25 sq ft, 1.5 HP)\u003c\/a\u003e is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHayward W3EC50AC Perflex D.E. Filter Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 sq ft filter area\u003c\/strong\u003e - More filtration surface than the 20 sq ft W3EC40AC, extending bump cycles and supporting pumps up to 50 GPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Flex-Tube design\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bump-to-clean mechanism reuses the 5 lb D.E. charge rather than discharging it; no backwash valve or drain line required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-micron filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e - Removes particles significantly finer than sand or cartridge filters on the first pass through the media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamp assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e - Quick access to the filter interior for D.E. recharge and Flex-Tube inspection without tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-venting design\u003c\/strong\u003e - Air is automatically expelled through the filtered water returning to the pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegral check valve\u003c\/strong\u003e - Prevents system backflow and protects D.E. coating on the Flex-Tubes whenever the pump is off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty glass-filled PPL tank\u003c\/strong\u003e - Corrosion-free construction rated for outdoor above-ground use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHayward W3EC50AC Perflex D.E. Filter Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"spec-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eSKU \/ Model\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eW3EC50AC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eExtended-cycle D.E. (Flex-Tube)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eFilter Area\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e25 sq ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eD.E. Capacity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e5 lbs pool-grade D.E. powder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eMax Flow Rate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e50 GPM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eFiltration Range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e2 microns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eBackwash Valve Required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCleaning Method\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eBump handle; no backwashing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003ePort Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e1.5\" NPT inlet and outlet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eInternal Element\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003ePatented Flex-Tube elements\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCheck Valve\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eIntegral; prevents backflow when pump is off\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eAir Relief\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eSelf-venting; automatically expels air\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eTank Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eHeavy-duty glass-filled PPL; corrosion-free\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eAbove-ground pools\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e1 year\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHayward Perflex D.E. Filter Lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAbove-Ground Perflex D.E. Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mc-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"mc-table ag-table\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter Area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eD.E. Charge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nonstopswim.com\/products\/hayward-perflex-d-e-pool-filter-with-clamp-4-lb\"\u003eHayward Perflex D.E. Filter with Clamp 4 lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e20 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter only\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nonstopswim.com\/products\/hayward-perflex-d-e-pool-filter-system-4-lb-1-hp-pump\"\u003eHayward Perflex D.E. Filter System 4 lb 1 HP Pump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e20 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 HP PowerFlo Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd class=\"td-cur\"\u003eHayward Perflex D.E. Filter with Clamp 5 lb (this model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd class=\"td-cur\"\u003e25 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td-cur\"\u003e5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td-cur\"\u003e50 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td-cur\"\u003eFilter only\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nonstopswim.com\/products\/hayward-perflex-d-e-pool-filter-system-5-lb-1-5-hp-pump\"\u003eHayward Perflex D.E. Filter System 5 lb 1.5 HP Pump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e25 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 HP PowerFlo Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIn-Ground Perflex D.E. Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mc-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"mc-table ig-table\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter Area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eD.E. Charge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nonstopswim.com\/products\/hayward-perflex-extended-cycle-d-e-inground-pool-filter-6-lb\"\u003eHayward PerFlex 27 Sq Ft D.E. Filter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e27 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nonstopswim.com\/products\/hayward-perflex-extended-cycle-d-e-inground-pool-filter-7-lb\"\u003eHayward PerFlex 40 Sq Ft D.E. Filter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e40 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHayward W3EC50AC Perflex D.E. Filter Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the W3EC50AC and W3EC40AC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe W3EC50AC has a 25 sq ft filter area (vs. 20 sq ft), a 5 lb D.E. charge (vs. 4 lbs), and a 50 GPM flow ceiling (vs. 40 GPM). Choose the W3EC50AC if your pump output approaches or exceeds 40 GPM, or if you want longer intervals between bump cycles and lower sustained operating pressure at larger above-ground pool volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes D.E. powder come included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. 5 lbs of pool-grade D.E. must be purchased separately and added through the skimmer with the pump running on initial startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs a pump included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The W3EC50AC is a filter-only purchase. If you need a factory-matched pump, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nonstopswim.com\/products\/hayward-perflex-d-e-pool-filter-system-5-lb-1-5-hp-pump\"\u003eW3EC50C93S\u003c\/a\u003e pairs this same filter with a 1.5 HP PowerFlo Matrix pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"doc-links\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Hayward Perflex W3EC50AC D.E. Filter Manual\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eHayward Perflex W3EC50AC D.E. 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