Pleatco PA50 50 sq ft pool filter cartridgePleatco 50 Sq Ft Filter Cartridge, Star-Clear C500, Pentair Purex CF-50, PA50 In stock$6499
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Pleatco 50 Sq Ft Filter Cartridge, Star-Clear C500, Pentair Purex CF-50, PA50

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Quick overview

  • 50 square feet of media The rated filter area for the Star-Clear C500 and Purex CF-50 housings.
  • Molded gasket The gasket is molded into the end, so there is no loose seal to fit or lose.
  • Open end design Supplied open ended to match the original cartridge in these filters.
  • Single cartridge filter One cartridge fills the housing on these models.
  • Measures 7 in by 19-7/8 in Seven inch outside diameter and 19-7/8 inches long.
  • Restores pressure and flow A cartridge that no longer cleans down to a normal starting pressure is finished and needs replacing.
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Product details

The Pleatco PA50 is a 50 square foot replacement filter cartridge for the Hayward® Star-Clear C500 and the Pentair Purex CF-50. It measures 7 inches across and 19-7/8 inches long, with open ends and a molded gasket.

Sizing and fit

Cartridge filters only work when the element seals correctly in the housing, which is why diameter, length and end style all matter as much as the square footage. This one is the single cartridge that fills the C500 and CF-50 housings, and the gasket is molded into the end rather than supplied loose, so there is nothing extra to fit and nothing to lose during a change.

Knowing when to replace

Clean a cartridge and the starting pressure should return close to where it was when the element was new. Once it does not, the media is loaded beyond recovery and the filter is running restricted from the first day of every cycle. Matted pleats, splits along the fold lines and end caps pulling away from the media are all the same message.

Getting the life out of it

Rinse between the pleats rather than across them, let the element dry fully before it goes back in, and keep a spare on hand so a cartridge can be soaked properly instead of hurried back into service wet.

Specifications
Brand Pleatco
Manufacturer part number PA50
UPC 690164228817
Type Single cartridge
Square footage 50
Outside diameter 7"
Length 19-7/8"
End style Open, with molded gasket
Filter manufacturer Hayward®
Fits Hayward® Star-Clear C500, Pentair Purex CF-50
Shipping weight 3 lb
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Questions and answers

What people ask about this product, answered by our pool techs.

Which filters does it fit?
The Hayward® Star-Clear C500 and the Pentair Purex CF-50.
What size is it?
Seven inches outside diameter and 19-7/8 inches long, rated at 50 square feet.
Do I need a separate gasket?
No. The gasket is molded into the cartridge end.
When should a cartridge be replaced rather than cleaned?
When cleaning no longer brings the starting pressure back down, or when the pleats are matted, split or the end caps have separated. Most cartridges reach that point after a few seasons.
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