POOLPURE PLF131A Pool Filter Cartridge (Hayward SwimClear C5030, 4-pack)
Best for a SwimClear C5030 — the certified element at a fifth of Guardian's price — 131 sq ft element, four required, 32 3/4" x 7". Its model number sits on an active IAPMO certificate; the two cheaper listings in this fitment pool their star ratings across seven and thirteen other products, and the dearest costs more than the genuine Hayward part.
Specs
| Element | CX1280XRE / PA131 / C-7494 / FC-1227 |
| Area | 131 sq ft each |
| Qty required | 4 (Hayward manual ISC2030) |
| Dimensions | 32 3/4" long x 7" OD, 3" openings |
| Media | Trilobal |
| Fits | SwimClear C5000 / C5020 / C5025 / C5030 |
| Sold by | POOLPURE Store (direct) |
| Warranty | 90 days |
Pros
- Model number PLF131A is on an active IAPMO NSF/ANSI 50 certificate (file W-11809)
- 348 ratings pooled only across pack size, so the reviews are about this cartridge
- $55.00 per element against $114.75 for the genuine Hayward part
Cons
- The certificate is held by the manufacturer, YUNDA H&H Tech, under the brand name Spring Source — POOLPURE is not named on it
- NSF/ANSI 50 covers health effects and validated filtration area only; nothing certifies how well or how long it filters
Thin and unremarkable for the fitment — no dominant failure mode in the critical tail.
10% of 348 ratings are critical (1–3★) · critical reviews read August 2026
FAQ
Who is the POOLPURE PLF131A Pool Filter Cartridge (Hayward SwimClear C5030, 4-pack) for?
Anyone replacing the elements in a Hayward SwimClear C5000, C5020, C5025 or C5030.
What do owners say about the POOLPURE PLF131A Pool Filter Cartridge (Hayward SwimClear C5030, 4-pack)?
4.6★ across 348 owner ratings (Amazon, read August 2026). What owners complain about: Thin and unremarkable for the fitment — no dominant failure mode in the critical tail.
What is the warranty on the POOLPURE PLF131A Pool Filter Cartridge (Hayward SwimClear C5030, 4-pack)?
90 days
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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.