Hayward Pool Filter Replacement Guide 2025 | Complete Model List | Atomic Filters - Atomic Filters

Hayward Pool Filter Replacement Guide 2025 | Complete Model List | Atomic Filters

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Ultimate Hayward Pool Filter Replacement Guide (2025)

Complete 43-Model Cross-Reference • Pleatco • Unicel • Filbur
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Looking for Hayward pool filter replacements? This reference covers all 43 Hayward filter models with cross-reference to Pleatco, Unicel, and Filbur part numbers.

Whether you need filters for Star-Clear Plus, SwimClear, ProGrid, MicroStar, or Super-Star Clear, you'll find exact replacements and compatible alternatives that save money without sacrificing quality.

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Complete Hayward Filter Cross-Reference Table (All 43 Models)

Find your Hayward model and use the cross-reference to Pleatco, Unicel, and Filbur. Click "View Options" to purchase.

Hayward cross-reference with OEM, Pleatco, Unicel, Filbur, size, and dimensions.
Atomic SKU Hayward Equipment OEM Part # Compatible Part Numbers Size (sq ft) Dimensions Action
STAR-CLEAR & STAR-CLEAR PLUS SERIES
WP.HAY0027 Star-Clear Plus Xstreme - PXST125 125 sq ft 8-15/16" × 17-3/8" View Options
WP.HAY1211 Star-Clear C1900 CX1900-RE, 817-0200P PA190, FC-1211 190 sq ft 8-15/16" × 28-3/16" View Options
WP.HAY1240 Star Clear C500 CX500-RE PA50, C-7656, FC-1240 50 sq ft 7" × 14-15/16" View Options
WP.HAY1250 Star Clear C750 CX750-RE PA75, C-7676, FC-1250 75 sq ft 7" × 21-1/16" View Options
WP.HAY1256 C-751 CX760-RE PA76, C-8411, FC-1256 75 sq ft 7" × 33-3/8" View Options
WP.HAY1280 Star Clear II C800 CX800-RE PA80, C-8600, FC-1280 75 sq ft 7" × 25-5/16" View Options
WP.HAY1292 Star-Clear Plus C900 CX900-RE PA90, C-8409, FC-1292 90 sq ft 7-3/16" × 28-1/2" View Options
WP.HAY1290 Star Clear II C1100 CX1100-RE PA100, C-8610, FC-1290 100 sq ft 8-15/16" × 25-13/16" View Options
WP.HAY1293 Star Clear Plus C1200 CX1200-RE PA120, C-8412, FC-1293 120 sq ft 8-15/16" × 23-15/16" View Options
WP.HAY1294 Star-Clear C1750 CX1750-RE PA175, C-8417, FC-1294 175 sq ft 8-15/16" × 32-1/16" View Options
WP.HAY1298 ASL Full Flo C850 CX850-RE PA85, C-9485, FC-1298 85 sq ft 7" × 29-9/16" View Options
WP.HAY1299 ASL Full-Flo C1250/C1500 CX1250-RE, CX1500-RE PA125, C-9499, FC-1299 125 sq ft 8-15/16" × 35-5/16" View Options
MICROSTAR-CLEAR SERIES
WP.HAY1210 C-120 Pool Filter CX120-RE PA12, C-4312, FC-1210 12 sq ft 4-5/8" × 11-7/8" View Options
WP.HAY1215 C-200 Micro Star CX200-RE PA20, C-4320, FC-1215 20 sq ft 4-5/8" × 11-7/8" View Options
WP.HAY1220-6P MicroStar-Clear C225 CMDR II CX225-RE PA225, C-4325, FC-1220 25 sq ft 4-5/8" × 11-7/8" View Options
WP.HAY1228 Easy Clear C400 CX410-RE PA40, C-7442, FC-1228 40 sq ft 7" × 25-5/16" View Options
WP.HAY1245 Easy Clear C550 CX550-RE PA55, C-7455, FC-1245 55 sq ft 7" × 17" View Options
SWIMCLEAR CARTRIDGE SERIES (4-PACK SYSTEMS)
WP.HAY1223-4P SwimClear C2025 CX480-XRE PA56SV, C-7458, FC-1223 56 sq ft (×4) 7" × 19-5/8" View Options
WP.HAY1225-4P SwimClear C3025 CX580-XRE PA81, C-7483, FC-1225 81 sq ft (×4) 7" × 29-9/16" View Options
WP.HAY1226-4P SwimClear C4025 CX880-XRE PA106, C-7488, FC-1226 106 sq ft (×4) 8-15/16" × 29-15/16" View Options
WP.HAY1227-4P C5025 CX1280-XRE PA131, C-7494, FC-1227 131 sq ft (×4) 8-15/16" × 36-1/4" View Options
WP.HAY1260-4P SwimClear C3020, C570 CX570-XRE PA75SV, C-7477, FC-1260 75 sq ft (×4) 7" × 25-5/16" View Options
WP.HAY1296-4P CX 1260 Compatible CX1260-RE PA126, C-7495, FC-1296 126 sq ft (×4) 8-15/16" × 32-1/16" View Options
WP.HAY1297-4P CX 1380 Compatible CX1380-RE PA137, C-7490, FC-1297 137 sq ft (×4) 8-15/16" × 35-7/8" View Options
SUPER-STAR CLEAR SERIES (4-PACK SYSTEMS)
WP.HAY1230-4P Super-Star Clear C2000 CX250-RE PA25, FC-1230 25 sq ft (×4) 7" × 6-3/4" View Options
WP.HAY1235-4P SuperStar Clear C2000 CX470-XRE PA50SV, C-7447, FC-1235 50 sq ft (×4) 7" × 14-15/16" View Options
WP.HAY1270-4P SuperStar Clear C4000 CX870-XRE PA100N, C-7487, FC-1270 100 sq ft (×4) 8-15/16" × 25-13/16" View Options
WP.HAY1275-4P Super Star Clear C4500 CX875-RE PA112, C7489, FC-1275 112 sq ft (×4) 8-15/16" × 30" View Options
X-STREAM FILTRATION SERIES
WP.HAY1273 X-Stream 175 CCX1750RE PXST175, C-8317, FC-1273 175 sq ft 8-15/16" × 23-15/16" View Options
WP.HAY1274 X-Stream 200 CCX2000RE PXST200, C-8319, FC-1274 200 sq ft 8-15/16" × 26" View Options
WP.HAY1285 X-Stream CC100 CCX1000-RE PXST100, C-8311, FC-1285 100 sq ft 8-15/16" × 17-3/8" View Options
WP.HAY1286 X-Stream CC1500 CCX1500-RE PXST150, C-8316, FC-1286 150 sq ft 8-15/16" × 21-1/2" View Options
ANTIMICROBIAL FILTER OPTIONS
WP.HAY1230M-4P Super-Star Clear C2000 AM CX250-RE PA25-M, FC-1230 25 sq ft (×4) 7" × 6-3/4" View Options
WP.HAY1240M Star Clear C500 AM CX500-RE PA50-M, C-7656M, FC-1240M 50 sq ft 7" × 14-15/16" View Options
WP.HAY1250M Star Clear C750 AM CX750-RE PA75, C-7676, FC-1250 75 sq ft 7" × 21-1/16" View Options
WP.HAY1260M-4P SwimClear C3020, C570 AM CX570-XRE PA75SV, C-7477, FC-1260 75 sq ft (×4) 7" × 25-5/16" View Options
WP.HAY1285M X-Stream CC100 AM CCX1000-RE PXST100, C-8311, FC-1285 100 sq ft 8-15/16" × 17-3/8" View Options
WP.HAY1286M X-Stream CC1500 AM CCX1500-RE PXST150, C-8316, FC-1286 150 sq ft 8-15/16" × 21-1/2" View Options
WP.HAY1290M Star Clear II C1100 AM CX1100-RE PA100-M, C-8610AM, FC-1290M 100 sq ft 8-15/16" × 25-13/16" View Options
WP.HAY1292M SuperStarClear C900 AM CX900-RE Anti Microbial 90 sq ft 7-3/16" × 28-1/2" View Options
WP.HAY1293M StarClearPlus C1200 AM CX1200-RE Anti Microbial 120 sq ft 8-15/16" × 23-15/16" View Options
WP.HAY1294M Star-Clear C1750 AM CX1750-RE PA175-M, C-8417AM, FC-1294M 175 sq ft 8-15/16" × 32-1/16" View Options
WP.HAY1296M-4P CX1260 Compatible AM CX1260-RE PA126-M, C-7495M, FC-1296M 126 sq ft (×4) 8-15/16" × 32-1/16" View Options

Pleatco • Unicel • Filbur Cross-Reference

If you know a Pleatco, Unicel, or Filbur number, match it in the table above and click "View Options." We list the direct equivalents for faster purchasing.

Hayward Filter Size Guide by Diameter

Filters are organized by diameter (rounded to nearest inch) then by length. This makes it easy to find compatible replacements that will fit your housing.

4" Diameter Filters

  • 4-5/8" × 11-7/8": MicroStar series (C-120, C-200, C-225) - 12-25 sq ft - Ideal for small spas

7" Diameter Filters

  • 7" × 6-3/4": Super-Star C2000 - 25 sq ft - Compact spa filter
  • 7" × 14-15/16": Star Clear C500, SuperStar C2000 - 50 sq ft - Small pools/large spas
  • 7" × 17": Easy Clear C550 - 55 sq ft - Medium residential pools
  • 7" × 19-5/8": SwimClear C2025 - 56 sq ft (×4) - Multi-element system
  • 7" × 21-1/16": Star Clear C750 - 75 sq ft - Standard residential pools
  • 7" × 25-5/16": Star Clear C800, Easy Clear C400, SwimClear C3020 - 40-80 sq ft
  • 7-3/16" × 28-1/2": Star-Clear Plus C900 - 90 sq ft - Large residential pools
  • 7" × 29-9/16": ASL Full Flo C850, SwimClear C3025 - 81-85 sq ft
  • 7" × 33-3/8": C-751 - 75 sq ft - Extended length for better flow

8" Diameter Filters (Most Common)

  • 8-15/16" × 17-3/8": Star-Clear Plus Xstreme, X-Stream CC100 - 100-125 sq ft
  • 8-15/16" × 21-1/2": X-Stream CC1500 - 150 sq ft - High-flow applications
  • 8-15/16" × 23-15/16": Star Clear Plus C1200, X-Stream 175 - 120-175 sq ft
  • 8-15/16" × 25-13/16": Star Clear C1100, SuperStar C4000 - 100 sq ft
  • 8-15/16" × 26": X-Stream 200 - 200 sq ft - Maximum residential capacity
  • 8-15/16" × 28-3/16": Star-Clear C1900 - 190 sq ft - Large pools
  • 8-15/16" × 29-15/16": SwimClear C4025 - 106 sq ft (×4) - Commercial grade
  • 8-15/16" × 30": Super Star Clear C4500 - 112 sq ft (×4)
  • 8-15/16" × 32-1/16": Star-Clear C1750, CX1260 - 126-175 sq ft
  • 8-15/16" × 35-5/16": ASL Full-Flo C1250/C1500 - 125 sq ft
  • 8-15/16" × 35-7/8": CX1380 Compatible - 137 sq ft (×4)
  • 8-15/16" × 36-1/4": C5025 - 131 sq ft (×4) - Maximum multi-element
Measuring Tip: Always measure your current filter's actual dimensions. Hayward filters typically have ⅛"–¼" tolerance for proper fit. When in doubt, round down to the nearest standard size.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I replace my Hayward pool filter?
Most cartridges last 1–2 years with normal use. Clean every 3–4 weeks in season; replace when cleaning no longer restores flow.

Are Atomic Compatible filters as good as Hayward originals?
Yes—built to meet or exceed OEM specs, USA-made, and a better value.

Do you ship same day?
Orders before 11:30 AM EST (Mon–Fri) ship the same day.

How do I know which filter fits?
Check your current model label or match dimensions in the table above. You can also call 910-401-3910 for help.

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