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Hayward Perflex® Extended-Cycle PERFLEXEXC Providing crystal clear, sparkling water at an economical price, the Perflex D.E. Filters have proven reliability, and energy savings over many years, Perflex has set the standard in swimming pool filtration by incorporating the patented Flex-Tube™...

Yes - my current filter is a 48sf stainless steel model and is starting develop pin-holes in the bottom so it leaks. It's not terrible, but I've noticed a replacement may only run a few hundred dollars - as little as $300 and not more than $800. Also, there is a version of Hayward that does...

I recently moved to a house that has a recreational pool (volleyball sized) - about 14,000 gallons. The DE filter system is probably as old as the pool (25 years) so I'm inclined to replace it. Looking for any recommendations, do's, don'ts, etc? Pool has a 2HP Pentair pump, spa has a...