{"product_id":"unicel-filter-cartridge-131-sf-hayward-cx1280xre-c-7494","title":"Unicel C-7494 Replacement Filter Cartridge (Single Cartridge) for Hayward SwimClear C5025 \u0026 C5030 | 131 Sq. Ft. | 32 13\/16\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Unicel C-7494 is a 131 sq. ft. replacement filter cartridge manufactured to match the fit and form of cartridges used in Hayward SwimClear C5025 and C5030 filtration systems. Built with 4 oz. Reemay 2040 media and 169 pleats, this cartridge delivers substantial filtration area in a single element for consistent water clarity in residential and commercial pool applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #FFEAA7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ INDIVIDUAL CARTRIDGE — FOUR REQUIRED PER SYSTEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHayward SwimClear C5025 and C5030 systems require four (4) cartridges to complete the filter assembly. This listing is for a single C-7494 cartridge. If you need a complete replacement set, see Unicel C-7494-4 (set of 4).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e131 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e32 13\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Inner Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Inner Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e4 oz. Reemay 2040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePleat Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e169\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 15px 15px 0 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open w\/ Molded Gasket\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/open_with_molded_gasket1.gif\" alt=\"Top Cap - Open w\/ Molded Gasket\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 15px 15px 0 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open w\/ Molded Gasket\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/open_with_molded_gasket1.gif\" alt=\"Bottom Cap - Open w\/ Molded Gasket\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFits into:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eHayward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSwimClear C5025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCX1280XRE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e4 cartridges required per system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eHayward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSwimClear C5030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCX1280XRE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"\u003e4 cartridges required per system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(This is not an exhaustive list.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Pro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before ordering, verify your existing cartridge measures 32 13\/16\" in overall length (end cap to end cap), 7\" outer diameter, and 3\" inner diameter on both ends. The Hayward SwimClear C5025 and C5030 systems each use four cartridges — if replacing all four at once, the Unicel C-7494-4 set offers a convenient single-purchase option. For an upgrade path, the Unicel C-7490 shares identical physical dimensions and offers 137 sq. ft. of filtration area per cartridge (548 sq. ft. total for a set of four).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51588861657363,"sku":"C7494","price":101.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/0687\/5411\/files\/UNFC7494_0_43aee002-552c-4981-87df-a29f705e229c.jpg?v=1748378097","url":"https:\/\/poolaroo.com\/products\/unicel-filter-cartridge-131-sf-hayward-cx1280xre-c-7494","provider":"Poolaroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}