Hayward CX591XREPAK4 Cartridge Element 4-Pack (SwimClear C7030)
The C7030 takes eight — and every listing on the shelf, including this one, sells four — The genuine element for the SwimClear C7030. Hayward's own manual says eight are required; this pack contains four, and the listing does not mention it. One fill is two packs, $605.98.
Specs
| Element | CX591XRE / PA89 / C-7485 / FC-0009 |
| Qty required | 8 — Hayward manual ISC2030 Rev C, p.10, item 13e: "8 Required" |
| Pack contains | 4 |
| Cost of one fill | $605.98 (two packs) |
| Fits | SwimClear C7030 Series |
| Sold by | Amazon.com |
| Warranty (online) | Defects only (wear item); 6 mo parts, no labor |
Pros
- The genuine part — the only cartridge whose fit in a C7030 is guaranteed by the maker
- No certified aftermarket option is available to buy in this fitment: SpiroPure, Anrain, Excel, Atomic and DPM all return zero at NSF
Cons
- Sold as a four-pack for a filter that needs eight, with nothing in the title saying so
- Hayward's own listing prints "725 square feet" where its manual says 680 — its sibling listing for the C2030 gets both figures right
Base too thin to characterise.
38 ratings · critical reviews read August 2026
FAQ
Who is the Hayward CX591XREPAK4 Cartridge Element 4-Pack (SwimClear C7030) for?
SwimClear C7030 owners — order two packs.
What do owners say about the Hayward CX591XREPAK4 Cartridge Element 4-Pack (SwimClear C7030)?
4.5★ across 38 owner ratings (Amazon, read August 2026 · early data). What owners complain about: Base too thin to characterise.
What is the warranty on the Hayward CX591XREPAK4 Cartridge Element 4-Pack (SwimClear C7030)?
Defects only (wear item); 6 mo parts, no labor
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Data last verified: August 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.