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Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Hayward EC-65 and Hayward EC75 DE pool filters for in ground swimming pools are almost twice as efficient as pool sand filters. Hayward pool filters require less maintenance. Replacement pool filters.
Average Customer Rating:
(11 Reviews) 11
9 of 11(82%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Review 1 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
A Maintenance Headache,
Date:October 11, 2011
By charliem100
from NJ
from NJ
Pros: Cleans Pool Water Very Well, Just Adding More Letters To Reach Minimum
Cons: Clips That Hold Bump Shaft Break constantly, Just Adding More Letters To Reach Minimum
"I've had a "75" for several years now and it does keep the water in my 16 X 36 pool very clean. I usually have to change the earth once during the season, which seem reasonable.
My only complaint entails the bumping mechanism. The whole thing is held on the shaft that attaches to the handle by two "C" clips. Every season at least one of the clips breaks and has to be replaced. The clips themselves are cheap, but replacement means washing all the earth from the filter, complete disassembly, putting it back together and adding new earth.
I won't buy another Haywood filter unless they replace the bump mechanism with something more reliable."
Review 2 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
Not real happy,
Date:May 27, 2011
By SwampRat
from Waldorf, MD
from Waldorf, MD
Pros: The Hayward EC75A filter cleans the pool fairly well.
Cons: Pain to clean and filters didn't last through 2 seasons
"I purchased this as an upgrade from a sand filter. It installed easily and seemed to work well at first. It ran for several hours and then the flow quit. I bumped the handle as directed and it worked a few more hours. It finally got to the point it lasted 15 - 20 minutes so I changed the DE. After 3 boxes of DE, a local pool company finally told me the tubes were stopped up and to clean filter with a cleaner. I did this (This takes about 40 minutes to take it appart and clean) and it worked again. The DE lasted a week or so between changes after the pool was cleaned up and it only had to be cleaned 2 more time during the 1st season so I figured everything was OK.
Then last September, I started getting a powder in the bottom of the pool. I also started to notice the water coming out of the jets was cloudy every time I bumped the unit. I vacuumed the pool as usual thinking it was my imagination. I dealt with this until I closed the pool a few weeks later.
I started the pool again a few weeks ago and found it was still doing the same thing. I now find the powder is actually DE and the tubes need to be replaced. This unit is only 15 months old, but it is out of warranty. I am waiting to see if Hayward will still warranty the tubes, if not the tube assembly cost almost as much as whole filter. I would not purchase this filter again, nor would I recommend it. Next time I will spend a little more and buy the better one."
Then last September, I started getting a powder in the bottom of the pool. I also started to notice the water coming out of the jets was cloudy every time I bumped the unit. I vacuumed the pool as usual thinking it was my imagination. I dealt with this until I closed the pool a few weeks later.
I started the pool again a few weeks ago and found it was still doing the same thing. I now find the powder is actually DE and the tubes need to be replaced. This unit is only 15 months old, but it is out of warranty. I am waiting to see if Hayward will still warranty the tubes, if not the tube assembly cost almost as much as whole filter. I would not purchase this filter again, nor would I recommend it. Next time I will spend a little more and buy the better one."
Review 3 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
Wow!,
Date:June 24, 2010
By MIBob
from Detroit MI metro area
from Detroit MI metro area
Pros: Fast, Effective and Efficient Filtering: Easy to Clean
"After having tried many things ($$$) to fix problems (cloudy to green water) with my old sand filter for two seasons, I bought the Perflex EC65A. Installation was very easy and fast. The results were incredible - in one day the algae was gone and the cloudiness much improved, and in two days the water was sparkling clear. Why did I wait so long? Cleaning the filter with the "bump" is much easier, quicker and saves so much water compared to backwash, and is just as effective. I could not be happier!!!"
Review 4 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
Greatest Filter Ever,
Date:July 10, 2009
By VAPoolOwner
Pros: Fast Filtering - Easy Maintenance
Cons: None that I know of
"This is the best filter I have ever used. Wish I had bought this when I replaced my sand filter years ago. It was easy to hook up and cleans the water in my 24,000 gal. pool in less than 1 day on season startup. In the Swim needs to carry the premeasured D.E. packets."
Review 5 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
What a difference,
Date:May 27, 2008
By tab64
from Orlando, FL
from Orlando, FL
Pros: Clear water, Ease of use, easy setup
Cons: None yet
"After my canister filter seemed to give up, my pool was cloudy for weeks. After installing the filter, my pump was still new, the pool was visably clear in 5 hours and crystal clear in less than 2 days. If you know how to work with PVC then installing is no sweat. The bump feature saves on the backwashing and the cleaning took less time than it took to spray the canister filter."
Review 6 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
Should have switched before!,
Date:January 20, 2008
By muzicone
from AZ
from AZ
Pros: Easy to clean,maintain, efficient
Cons: None.
"I replaced a sand filter that never really worked well with my 24 foot pool. It was very quick to install. Needless to say, my pool was green from sitting and the sand filter not working properly. This fillter has pulled everything out of the water. I opened the filter to clean thouroughly expecting this to be a huge chore. I was done in 20 minutes complete with hosing off the fingers and interior of filter. No more flooding the neighbor with backwashing all the time. This thing is great and if anyone is hesitating in using a DE filter, I say switch now! They are the best.....and EASY to maintain."
Review 7 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
Great Filter,
Date:August 22, 2007
By brittney
from Walton, NY
from Walton, NY
Pros: Very efficient
Cons: I wish there was an easier way to take the top off like a snap on top instead of all the bolts and nuts around the top.
"My pool is sparkling clean all summer with very little effort on my behalf. I like to enjoy my time in the water, not having to keep the water clean."
Review 8 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
Hayward EC-65A,
Date:August 22, 2007
By tttt
"The EC-65A replaced my old Hayward filter. It took ten minutes to replace the filter. My old filter ran at 36psi - the new filter runs at 12psi. The new filter has my return to the pool blowing water out 16 feet. My old filter couldn't even blow out three!!!
This new filter is quiet and does a great job."
This new filter is quiet and does a great job."
Review 9 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
Hayward inground filter,
Date:August 22, 2007
By cmonster689
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: none
"The product was very easy to install and within a few minutes had my pool running again and the filter was working great."
Review 10 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
Great Product - Price - Service,
Date:August 22, 2007
By Bojamp
Pros: Great filter - keeps pool clean - easy to service
Cons: None
"I bought this filter to replace my 21 year old EC-65.
Very effective and easy to care for.
Once again, In The Swim provided a great price and next-day delivery.
What more could you want?"
Very effective and easy to care for.
Once again, In The Swim provided a great price and next-day delivery.
What more could you want?"
Review 11 for Hayward Extended Cycle D.E. Pool Filters (in ground pools)
Overall Rating:
Excellent System, Replaced previous Unit,
Date:August 22, 2007
By BMan
Pros: Structure and ease of Maintenance
Cons: None
This customer did not provide a text review.