{"id":10229,"date":"2026-06-02T14:04:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poolpartsoutlet.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10229"},"modified":"2026-06-02T14:04:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:04:03","slug":"hayward-replacement-cartridge-element-cx1280xre","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/poolpartsoutlet.com\/?product=hayward-replacement-cartridge-element-cx1280xre","title":{"rendered":"Hayward Replacement Cartridge Element | CX1280XRE"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h2>Hayward CX1280XRE \u2013 131 sq ft Replacement Cartridge Filter<\/h2>\n<h3>Product Overview<\/h3>\n<p>The Hayward CX1280XRE is a high-capacity cartridge element designed for use in Hayward SwimClear and Super Star Clear in-ground pool filters. Its pleated media area provides excellent filtration, improved water clarity, and long service life.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>131 sq ft pleated filter media for high dirt-holding capacity.<\/li>\n<li>Molded end caps and reinforced design for durability and improved flow.<\/li>\n<li>Standard dimensions to fit SwimClear C5000\/C5020\/C5025\/C5030 filters and Super Star Clear equivalents.<\/li>\n<li>Reusable cartridge\u2014cleanable and serviceable for multiple seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Part Number: CX1280XRE<\/li>\n<li>Media Area: 131 sq ft<\/li>\n<li>Diameter: ~7\u2033<\/li>\n<li>Length: ~32 7\/8\u2033<\/li>\n<li>Top &amp; Bottom Opening: ~3\u2033 ID<\/li>\n<li>Material: Reinforced pleated polyester media with molded end caps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Applications &amp; Compatibility<\/h3>\n<p>This cartridge is compatible with Hayward SwimClear and Super Star Clear in-ground cartridge filters such as C5025, C5030 and others that originally used the CX1280XRE element. Confirm your filter housing and cartridge specification before ordering to ensure proper fit.<\/p>\n<h3>Installation Instructions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Shut off the pool pump and relieve pressure in the filter system.<\/li>\n<li>Open the filter tank lid, remove the old cartridge and inspect the tank interior for debris or damage.<\/li>\n<li>Install the CX1280XRE cartridge ensuring it seats properly on the manifold and is straight.<\/li>\n<li>Close the filter lid, restore circulation and monitor pressure for normal operating range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Troubleshooting<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10230,"template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_eb_attr":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[18],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-10229","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-uncategorized","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/poolpartsoutlet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/10229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/poolpartsoutlet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/poolpartsoutlet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/poolpartsoutlet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/poolpartsoutlet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/poolpartsoutlet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=10229"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/poolpartsoutlet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=10229"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/poolpartsoutlet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=10229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}