{"product_id":"diaphragm-gasket-ec-50c-ec-40c","title":"Hayward Genuine OEM Diaphragm Gasket (EC-50C, EC-40C)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hayward ECX5000G is the genuine diaphragm gasket for the Perflex EC-50C and EC-40C DE filters. It is molded rubber and it is the factory part, not an aftermarket copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy gaskets fail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRubber in a filter lives between heat, chlorine and pressure cycles. Over time it hardens, takes a permanent set in the shape of the groove it sits in, and eventually splits. None of that shows until the filter is opened, which is why a gasket at this joint is usually replaced on sight rather than inspected and reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorth doing once\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpening a Perflex to this depth is most of the job. The gasket itself costs very little against the time involved, so fitting a new one while the filter is already apart avoids doing the same work again a season later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625847140564,"sku":"HAY-051-1507","price":90.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_f4159b7e-2a13-4414-8864-9b2a80a87f5c.png?v=1788701488","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/diaphragm-gasket-ec-50c-ec-40c","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}