Unicel FS-2005 60 Sq Ft Vertical DE Grid Replacement Swimming Pool Filter Set, Compatible with American, Hayward, Pac-Fab, Sta-Rite, Astral and More

Perfect fit. Seems are high-quality. I’ve had them in the system three months now, backwash frequently and they have held up. This was a good purchase.

Fit like a glove into our 60 SQF Pentair DE filter. From the moment I took out the old filter, hosed and cleaned all the accessories, install the elements, to turning on the filter motor took less than 50 minutes. If there is one negative, it is that it is pricey compared to the other replacement elements. Now, we'll have to see if it will last for four years; that's how long the original lasted. My 5-star rating is based on my eyeball assessment of the quality of the material used, the ease with which I was able to install it, and the immediate performance. From the looks of it, it does look like it will last. We'll have to see, won't we?

From the moment I opened the package I knew these were high quality products: they were well constructed and the material used were high grade - almost made me not want to use them for filtering out the dirt in the pool. Originally I was planning to only replace the one broken grid and keep the rest. However, the contrast to the old grids was light and day and it made no sense to just replace one or few old ones so I ended up using all 8 of the new grids. The installation was relatively straightforward on my Hayward Pro-Grid DE6020, since I had experience of taking apart and re-assembling the old grids previously. However, if this is your first time assembling the grids it could be tough. The trick is to assemble everything upside down, i.e. put the manifold upside down on the ground and build the "puzzle" from there. When everything is in place then you flip it back. In terms of performance, again, light and day comparison to the old grids. No more DE leakage and the chronic fast buildup of tiny debris in the pool is now a past. Now I spend less than 10 minutes everyday vacuuming my 20x40 pool, compared to having to do it every a few hours when I had the old grids. Also I can reduce the circulation time to around 5 hours without worrying about growth, since the filtration is so efficient and this reduced the energy use significantly. Although I have only installed the grids for less than 2 months, with the build quality of these grids I'm confident they will last a long time. So I am extremely happy with this product and would rank it one of my top purchases not only for the pool, but for anything related to the house.

We have two pools to maintain, each one has different filters. One is Hayward and the other is Pentair, but both are DE 60 filters. Filter grids are already delicate so if they are broken or have tears in them, it will not filter out your pool effectively. Sometimes when we clean filters out (usually annually, but sooner if needed), they can tear after time due to wear and tear or just being rough with them during the cleaning process. These filters are great because they are just like the originals but without the price tag. They fit both brands. They are not any different then the brand names and work the same. I am so glad that we are able to find replacement grids because maintaining two pools is not cheap. Buying pool parts and accessories can add up, so if we can find quality replacements without hurting our pockets, we can put the extra savings into other things.

This is my second set of Unicel grids for my Hayward filter. I have to say that the durability is not quite what I had hoped for on the first set. Unfortunately one of the elements developed holes near the sewed seams on the top. I decided to replace the complete set again. My first set lasted about 5 years, but the OEM filters that were originally installed lasted 10 years. The holes developed because the sewing on these Unicel filters is not quite as good as the originals. But they are much cheaper and they fit well. There is no instructions included on installing the grid elements, but there are lots of great Youtube instructional videos out there. Watch one before you attempt installation.

The real thing. They work great.

These are high-quality and fit the exact specifications for a 60 ft.² Hayward filter. Installation is a bit tricky only because of the manifold design and not because of these filter grids - highly recommend.

Re Placed grids in 60 soft DE filter. Installed quickly and worked great

assembly was straight forward & once filter was hooked up & turned on it works great