{"product_id":"haywardstarclearplus120sqftcartridgefilterw3c12002hppw3c12002","title":"Hayward Star-Clear Plus 120 sq ft Cartridge Filter | W3C12002","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1p927wt\" data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eHayward Star-Clear Plus 120 sq ft Cartridge Filter W3C12002\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance single-element cartridge filter built for dependable in-ground pool and pool\/spa filtration. Designed with a durable, corrosion-resistant PermaGlass XL filter tank and an extra-large cartridge element, this filter delivers strong water flow, efficient debris capture, and easy maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eUnlike sand or DE filters, the W3C12002 does \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"790\"\u003enot require backwashing\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping conserve water while simplifying routine pool care. When cleaning is needed, the cartridge can be removed, rinsed, and reinstalled without complicated disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vdrhtn\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eResidential in-ground swimming pools\u003cbr data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eIn-ground pool and spa combinations\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003ePool owners upgrading from smaller cartridge filters\u003cbr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eSystems requiring 120 sq. ft. cartridge filtration\u003cbr data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eApplications needing 2\" plumbing compatibility\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eReplacement for Hayward C12002 \/ W3C12002 style filters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14zem5v\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e120 sq. ft. Cartridge Filtration Area\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eThe large 120 square foot cartridge element provides excellent dirt, debris, and fine-particle capture for clear pool water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hgvqr5\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eExtra-Large Single Cartridge Element\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eThe single-element design features a precision-engineered core and durable end caps to support maximum flow and filtration efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9f62aw\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eNo Backwashing Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eCartridge filtration eliminates the need for backwashing, helping save water and reduce routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9k3t2i\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eDurable PermaGlass XL Tank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eThe filter tank is made from high-strength, glass-reinforced copolymer material for corrosion-free performance in demanding pool equipment environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z0c6z2\" data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eSingle Locking Knob Closure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eThe single-knob design securely fastens the filter head to the tank without clamps, bolts, or complicated hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4cyp6g\" data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eRotatable Filter Head\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003eThe filter head rotates for convenient access to the cartridge, pressure gauge, and manual air relief valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kblnb\" data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eHigh-Flow Plumbing Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eThe filter supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e1-1\/2\" or 2\" FIP connections, or 2\" SKT connections\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it adaptable for a range of pool plumbing setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"klrikj\" data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eBuilt-In Drain Port\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eThe 1\/2\" FIP drain allows fast draining and also accepts a standard spigot valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2qq1z5\" data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003eThe Hayward W3C12002 is a strong choice for pool owners who want high-capacity cartridge filtration with easier maintenance than traditional backwash systems. Its large 120 sq. ft. cartridge element helps extend time between cleanings, while the no-backwash design can help reduce water waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003eWith a durable PermaGlass XL body, 120 GPM listed flow rate, and flexible plumbing connections, this filter is built for dependable everyday pool filtration when properly matched with the pump and pool system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3818\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3081\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3092\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3111\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003eHayward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3132\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003eStar-Clear Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3160\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3160\" 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GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3403\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e8-Hour Turnover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003e57,600 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3441\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e10-Hour Turnover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3459\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e72,000 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3476\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTank Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003ePermaGlass XL glass-reinforced copolymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3559\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3536\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3559\"\u003eSingle locking knob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3583\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePlumbing Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003e1-1\/2\" or 2\" FIP, or 2\" SKT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3628\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDrain Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003e1\/2\" FIP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3653\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePool Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3697\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIn-ground pool and pool\/spa applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3721\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBackwashing Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3754\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePressure Gauge Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3789\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3782\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eManual Air Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3789\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3812\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSand or DE Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xydb7h\" data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3838\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003eHayward W3C12002 Star-Clear Plus cartridge filter tank\u003cbr data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3897\"\u003e120 sq. ft. cartridge element\u003cbr data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003eFilter head with single locking knob\u003cbr data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"3968\"\u003ePressure gauge\u003cbr data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"3985\"\u003eManual air relief valve\u003cbr data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4011\"\u003eDrain port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"px9lge\" data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4047\"\u003eCustomer-Facing Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3zbi4e\" data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4092\"\u003eDoes this filter include the cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4163\"\u003eYes. The Hayward W3C12002 includes the 120 sq. ft. cartridge element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l5oqjw\" data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4217\"\u003eWhat replacement cartridge does this filter use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4292\"\u003eThis filter commonly uses the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4269\"\u003eHayward CX1200RE\u003c\/strong\u003e replacement cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o6jl3i\" data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4332\"\u003eDoes this filter need backwashing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4438\"\u003eNo. Cartridge filters do not require backwashing. Remove and rinse the cartridge when it needs cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"aawxgc\" data-start=\"4440\" data-end=\"4466\"\u003eIs this a sand filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4534\"\u003eNo. This is a cartridge filter. It does not use sand or DE powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8bgy4g\" data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4562\"\u003eWhat is the flow rate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4564\" data-end=\"4600\"\u003eThe listed flow rate is \u003cstrong data-start=\"4588\" data-end=\"4599\"\u003e120 GPM\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"on2560\" data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4646\"\u003eWhat plumbing size does this filter use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4726\"\u003eThe W3C12002 supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4725\"\u003e1-1\/2\" or 2\" FIP connections, or 2\" SKT connections\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19q8pf8\" data-start=\"4728\" data-end=\"4776\"\u003eIs this for above-ground or in-ground pools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4778\" data-end=\"4855\"\u003eThis model is commonly used for \u003cstrong data-start=\"4810\" data-end=\"4854\"\u003ein-ground pool and pool\/spa applications\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"col0a8\" data-start=\"4857\" data-end=\"4894\"\u003eDoes it include a pressure gauge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4896\" data-end=\"4930\"\u003eYes. 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