
Quick overview
- Genuine Hayward part The factory ECX4077B1 check valve, not an aftermarket substitute.
- Stops DE blowback Keeps diatomaceous earth from discharging back into the pool when the pump shuts off.
- Wide filter coverage One valve serves Star-Clear and Easy-Clear cartridge filters, Perflex extended cycle DE filters, ASL filters and ReGenX grid element DE filters.
- Common cause of cloudy startup A tired check valve is often the reason DE reappears in the pool after every pump cycle.
- Small part, quick swap An inexpensive service item that restores normal filter behavior without touching the tank internals.
- Keeps the filter charged Holding the media in the tank means the filter goes back to work as soon as the pump restarts.
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Product details
The Hayward ECX4077B1 is the genuine replacement check valve used across a wide span of Hayward filters: Star-Clear and Easy-Clear cartridge filters, Perflex extended cycle DE filters, ASL filters and ReGenX grid element DE filters.
What it does
The check valve sits in the filter plumbing and only allows flow in one direction. On a DE filter that is what keeps the powder in the tank when the pump switches off. Without a working valve, water and media drift backwards through the filter and land in the pool, so every startup is followed by a cloud of DE on the floor.
When to replace it
If you see DE in the pool after the pump cycles off, or the filter loses its charge between runs, the check valve is the usual cause. It is an inexpensive part and a straightforward swap, so it is worth changing before pulling grids or elements to look for tears.
| Brand | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | ECX4077B1 |
| UPC | 610377025140 |
| Type | Filter check valve |
| Part type | Pool filter part |
| Fits | Hayward Star-Clear C-250, C-500, C-750, C-1000; Easy-Clear C400, C550; Perflex EC-30, EC-40, EC-60 Series II, EC-65, EC-75; ASL; ReGenX RG-450, RG-700 |
| Shipping weight | 0.3 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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