I agree with others who have said that it's not worth buying "compatible", or even so-called "OEM replacement" filter cartridges. They may cost half as much, but they are cheap and don't last, nor do they clean as well.
I have had bad experiences, even here on Amazon, buying what is supposed to be an authentic -- and more expensive -- Hayward OEM cartridge that doesn't turn out to be authentic. I couple of years ago I bought one that even came in a Hayward box, had Hayward wrapping and the labeling on the filter itself also all said "Hayward". However, when I unwrapped it and looked at it closely I noticed that some of the finishing details were "off". Such as small pieces of plastic that weren't completely trimmed off the end caps. Also, some of the filter pleats were wrapped unevenly. Also the inside rings that provide strength looked different than what I had seen before. I used that filter and sure enough, after a few months it stopped cleaning as well.
Talking about this one from this vendor: It truly looks like a genuine Hayward filter. And for the price I expect it to last as long as on OEM filter. Every detail on it is perfect. The pleats are well-spaced and uniform. There are no extraneous pieces of plastic that haven't been properly trimmed. Etc. Maybe some of those people who say it's not genuine somehow ended up with a bootleg version for some reason -- intentional or not, no way to tell -- but at least in my case I seem to have received a genuine filter that should last. And so far it's working fine.
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About Hayward
For over 80-years, Hayward has been helping pool owners enjoy the pleasures of pool ownership by manufacturing cutting edge, technologically advanced pool equipment. Our goal is that at the end of the day, your only concern is to turn your equipment on and off.
Hayward Genuine Replacement Filter Cartridges
Hayward cartridges are designed to meet our high quality performance and durability standards with Hayward filters. Only Hayward replacement filter cartridges will provide maximum hydraulic efficiency, exceptional first pass debris removal and extended durability with Hayward Cartridge filters.
- Specifically designed for maximum performance of Hayward Cartridge Filters
- Precision engineered, molded and extruded cores provide maximum hydraulic efficiency and overall structural stability
- Available in economical 4-pack configurations to accommodate multi-cartridge filters
Water Clarity
Hayward offers the very latest in pool filter technology ensuring your pool water is clear and clean. Our filters' simplistic operation and low maintenance requirements set standards for performance, value and dependability.
Keep Debris Where it Belongs
When water passes through a cartridge filter, dirt is screened out at the surface of the cartridge element. When clean, the element will trap larger particles, with finer particles being filtered out as the pores of the element become clogged by the larger debris.
Simple Operation, Minimum Maintenance
All Hayward filters are engineered and designed to deliver reliable, all-weather performance with minimal care on today's most demanding installations.
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Worst product I have ever purchased online.
I purchased this product to replace the original filter that came with the Hayward tank. I purchased based on reviews and the claim that the product was a genuine OEM part. I installed the filter, and after three days of running, the pool remains cloudy. I was really surprised by this because the filter I was trying to replace would usually clear the water in just a few hours. I reinserted the old filter back into the tank, and within a few hours, the pool cleared up.I could only conclude that the replacement part advertised here as original OEM was likely a fake. Otherwise it should be able to perform like the original. I put the old filter and the new side by side to inspect closely. The original filter has a diamond pattern on the element. The new filter does not. The material on the new filter looks completely different from the original.I contacted the seller and gave them the details of what had happened, and also explained the differences in materials. They did not dispute the product was not OEM, but declared that I could not return the product because I had inserted it into the tank and used it. Hmmm...I guess there was a magical way to discover the product would not work without trying it first.I contacted Hayward because I'm reluctant to write negative reviews and ruin someone's business without doing some homework. Hayward told me to return the replacement filter to Amazon and look for a genuine part because based on my description, this was not an original OEM product. I'm currently trying to use Amazon A-Z guarantee to try to return the product. I will update my review to include this phase of the experience once it is done.6/10/17 Update: Amazon got the seller to agree to accept the return. The product is not covered by Amazon a-z guarantee because according to Amazon, I received the product as described (genuine OEM). Returning the product is not as simple as you would expect. I was told that the seller did not provide a US return address, and that I would have to deal with customs and potential customs fees when I return the product. I decided it was too much of a hassle to go through international exports to return it, plus there would also be a hefty restocking fee involved. Be careful and scrutinize every seller on Amazon before you decide to spend a dime based on reviews alone. Too many fake reviews.
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