{"product_id":"hayward-flex-tube-nest-ec50c","title":"Hayward FLEX TUBE NEST -EC50C-","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"user-query-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"query-content ng-star-inserted\" id=\"user-query-content-33\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ucQahgKEwj13_uorcKSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQvwM\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" class=\"query-text gds-body-l\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-72 citation-end-72\"\u003eThe Hayward Flex Tube Nest for the EC50C series is a comprehensive internal assembly that serves as the primary filtration core for the Perflex extended-cycle D.E. filter.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-71 citation-end-71\"\u003eThis structural unit is comprised of a top and bottom tube sheet that securely holds a dense array of specialized flexible tubes in a precise vertical configuration.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-70 citation-end-70\"\u003eIts primary mechanical function is to provide a stable framework for the filtration fingers, which are coated in Diatomaceous Earth to capture microscopic debris and contaminants.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The nest is engineered to move as a single synchronized unit during the manual \"bumping\" process, allowing the tubes to flex and shed spent filter media to regenerate the filtration bed without a traditional backwash cycle. Manufactured from high-impact, chemical-resistant materials, the nest is designed to withstand the stresses of hydraulic pressure and the abrasive nature of D.E. powder while ensuring a watertight seal within the filter tank. For shipping and logistical purposes, the estimated weight of the Hayward Flex Tube Nest for the EC50C is approximately \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"1088\"\u003e18.4 pounds\u003c\/b\u003e in its retail protective packaging, while the actual dry weight of the completed internal assembly is roughly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"1210\"\u003e15.2 pounds\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44523442831471,"sku":null,"price":1001.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3785\/3807\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-10092954.png?v=1770733804","url":"https:\/\/commercialpoolandspasupplies.com\/products\/hayward-flex-tube-nest-ec50c","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}