Hayward Perflex Series
Above-Ground D.E. Filters
CLEANER, CLEARER WATER FILTRATION— NO BACKWASHING REQUIRED
A photograph of a Hayward Perflex Above-Ground D.E. Filter system, featuring a white filter tank, a black filter head with a lever, and a black pump with a clear strainer basket. The system is shown against a blurred blue background suggestive of pool water.
PERFLEX® ABOVE-GROUND D.E. FILTER SYSTEM FEATURES
- Diatomaceous earth (D.E.) filter captures all dirt on the first pass, even removing dust, pollen and algae as small as one micron (100 times smaller than a grain of salt), lowering daily run times to reduce energy costs.
- D.E. filter powder lasts for four weeks, requiring fewer charges per season.
- Patented Flex-Tubes™ and unique Bump feature trap more dirt and impurities without backwashing, saving hundreds of gallons of treated pool water every season.
- Corrosion-proof construction offers years of dependable performance.
- Modular platform base provides safe, stable support.
- Quick-connect unions facilitate easy installation.
Model Series and Additional Features
EC30 SERIES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
- Basic system designed for smaller above-ground pools.
- PowerFlo® LX series 40 GPM pump.
A Hayward EC30 Series Perflex filter system, showing the filter tank and a PowerFlo LX pump.
EC40AC SERIES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
- Robust system designed for large above-ground pools.
- PowerFlo LX or PowerFlo Matrix® series 1 HP pump.
- Requires only two nuts and bolts for easy maintenance access.
A Hayward EC40AC Series Perflex filter system, featuring a larger filter tank and a PowerFlo pump.
EC50AC SERIES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
- Exceptional system designed for the largest above-ground pools.
- PowerFlo LX or PowerFlo Matrix® series 1 or 1.5 HP pump.
- Stainless clamp design for easy access to filter components.
A Hayward EC50AC Series Perflex filter system, the largest model, with a robust filter tank and a PowerFlo pump.
FILTER PERFORMANCE DATA
| SERIES MODEL NUMBER | EFFECTIVE FILTRATION AREA | DESIGN FLOW RATE | TURNOVER (8 HOURS) | TURNOVER (12 HOURS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC30 | 15 ft.² | 30 GPM | 14,400 gal | 21,600 gal |
| EC40AC | 20 ft.² | 40 GPM | 19,200 gal | 28,800 gal |
| EC50AC | 25 ft.² | 50 GPM | 24,000 gal | 36,000 gal |
