Hayward W3C12002 StarClear Plus Cartridge Pool Filter for Pool Pump, 120 Sq. Ft.

Crystal clear water, takes time to get there but great results. Draw back is it don’t come with the threaded 2 inch adapters for the pipes

My pool guy was quoting me $1200 for upgrading the filter to a 120sq feet system. I got lucky because I found a used "like new" item here for $350. The filter arrived and it looked brand new to me. I had to change the pipes and redo the plumbing. the tools and supplies cost me about $50 at home depot. In total, I ended up saving $800 from what my pool guy was asking. The filter is of high quality and works perfectly. The water in the pool is very clean. I am a happy customer.

Seems to be cleaning much better than my old filter. Like others have noted, I had a hard time getting one of input fitting to seal. I used teflon tape and had to reinstall again the typical teflon tape from the hardware store. When that didn't seal properly, I read about Blue Monster teflon tape and sealant. That did the trick, thank goodness! UPDATE: Even using the Blue Monster tape and sealant, the output fitting started dripping. I ended up replacing the PVC adapter and using GE Silicone sealer over the Blue Monster teflon tape, which did the trick.

Just what I needed after 42 years with the same pool filter. Perfect size for 12,000 gallon in ground pool. If you’re comfortable working with PBC water pipe you will have no problems installing this filter. Works just like it should. Happy customer.

Great product my last one lasted for 25 years

Purchased this Hayward 120 sq ft filter (W3C12002) to replace an older version of this same type of Hayward StarClear filter that was a little smaller at 90 sq ft. The older Hayward filter we replaced (W3C9002) was about ten years old - it still worked fine but some moving parts with the lid screw handle were broken, was pretty sun faded, it was leakinga little around the pressure gauge threads and we wanted a slightly larger and more efficient filter anyway so we went with this larger W3C12002 120 sq ft one. I wont go into how great these old StarClear cartridge type filters are because that fact is well know. But I will say we looked into Hayward's newer style of SwimClear line of cartridge filters and instead opted to stay with this tried and true older style StarClear one as according to some reputable local pool supply vendors and svc techs I've spoken to say they're seeing issues with the big plastic lid fastening bracket breaking on these newer SwimClear type cartridge filters. Lots of problems with this issue they say so the safe bet is to at least for now stay with the older StarClear line filters. The real news I'd like to share about this Hayward (W3C12002) 120 sq ft filter is that I was able to purchase it directly here through Amazon with free Amazon Prime shipping from Hayward for $250-$300 less that any local pool supply business or store will currently sell me one for. So for a DIY installation of one of these Hayward SwimClear filters this is by far the best way to purchase.

Easy to install .. works great !!

I bought this for my my pool and I have to say within a day of running 8 hours the next day that pool was so clear I didn’t know the floor looked like it is now. Great quality and the guy who service my pool is now recommending it for all of his clients with the similar size pool