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Swimming Pool Sand Filters

Pentair 24" 3.1 Sq Ft Tagelus TA60D Top Mount Sand Filter 1.5" MPV (EC-145241)

Pentair Pool
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FIBERGLASS TANK WITH MULTIPORT VALVE, CLAMP STYLE. The Pentair process creates a one-piece, fiberglass-reinforced tank with superior strength and d...

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Pentair 30" 4.9 Sq Ft Tagelus TA100D Top Mount Sand Filter 2" MPV (EC-145240)

Pentair Pool
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FIBERGLASS TANK WITH MULTIPORT VALVE, CLAMP STYLE The Pentair process creates a one-piece, fiberglass-reinforced tank with superior strength and du...

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Pentair 26" Sand Dollar® Top Mount Sand Filter 1.5" MPV (EC-145333 SD80)

Pentair Pool
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The one-piece Sand Dollar® Top Mount Sand Filter features a clamp style, six-position multiport valve. The special lateral design provides superio...

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Waterway 26" 3.5 Sq Ft Carefree Top-Mount Sand Filter 1.5" MPV (FS02629)

Waterway
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Waterway 26" 3.5 Sq Ft Carefree Top-Mount Sand Filter (FS02629) The Carefree Top-Mount Sand Filter is designed for superior performance and water c...

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Pentair 24" 3.14 Sq Ft Triton II TR60 Side Mount Sand Filter (EC-140264)

Pentair Pool
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FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER WITHOUT VALVES The Triton® II Sand Filter, developed over 40 years of evolution, sets the industry standard for effectivenes...

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Pentair 30" 4.91 Sq Ft Triton II TR100 Side Mount Sand Filter (EC-140210)

Pentair Pool
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FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER WITHOUT VALVES. The Triton® II Sand Filter, developed over 40 years of evolution, sets the industry standard for effectivene...

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Hayward 30" 4.91 Sq Ft ProSeries Side Mount Sand Filter W3S310S

Hayward
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ProSeries top-mount and side-mount sand filters utilize a precision-engineered umbrella-fold self-cleaning lateral system to provide efficient flow...

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Hayward 30" 4.91 Sq Ft ProSeries Top-Mount Sand Filter 2" Valve W3S310T2

Hayward
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ProSeries top-mount and side-mount sand filters utilize a precision-engineered umbrella-fold self-cleaning lateral system to provide efficient flow...

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Hayward 21" 2.20 Sq Ft ProSeries Top-Mount Sand Filter 1.5" Valve W3S210T

Hayward
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Hayward ProSeries W3S210T 21" Top Mount Sand Filter with 1 1/2" Valve. ProSeries top-mount and side-mount sand filters utilize a precision-engineer...

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Hayward 22" 2.64 Sq Ft ProSeries Top-Mount Sand Filter 1.5" Valve W3S220T

Hayward
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Hayward ProSeries W3S220T 22" Top Mount Sand Filter with 1 1/2" Valve. ProSeries top-mount and side-mount sand filters utilize a precision-engineer...

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Hayward 24" 3.14 Sq Ft ProSeries Top-Mount Sand Filter 1.5" Valve W3S244T

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Hayward ProSeries W3S244T 24" Top Mount Sand Filter with 1 1/2" Valve. ProSeries top-mount and side-mount sand filters utilize a precision-engineer...

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Above Ground 16" Sand Filter & 1 HP Pump System 5-1766-002

Doughboy Pools
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Doughboy Pools Above Ground 16" Sand Filter & 1 HP Pump System (5-1766-002) Sand Filter Specifications: Tank Material: High-Density Polyethyl...

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Above Ground 23" Sand Filter & 1.5 HP Pump System 5-1787-002

Doughboy Pools
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Doughboy Pools Above Ground 23" Sand Filter & 1.5 HP Pump Combo System (5-1787-002) Built for strength, durability, and efficiency, this Americ...

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Above Ground 19" Sand Filter & 1 HP Pump System 5-1776-002

Doughboy Pools
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Doughboy Pools Sand Filter & Pump Combo System Built for strength, durability, and efficiency, Doughboy’s sand filter and pump combo systems ar...

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Waterway 19" 2.0 Sq Ft ClearWater Top Mount Sand Filter FS019

Waterway
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The ClearWater Sand Filter is built to last with a durable, corrosion-proof, one-piece body and a high filtration capacity. It features a seven-fun...

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Hayward W3S210T93S Pro Series Top-Mount 21" Sand Filter with 1.5HP Above-Ground Pool Pump

Hayward
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Hayward ProSeries W3S210T93S 21" Sand Filter System with 1.5HP Pump. Pro Series sand systems are designed and equipped to offer the ideal combinat...

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Hayward W3S180T93S Pro Series Top-Mount 18" Sand Filter with 1.5HP Above Ground Pool Pump

Hayward
Original price $759.00 - Original price $759.00
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Hayward W3S180T93S Pro Series Top-Mount 18" Sand Filter and 1-1/2HP Power-Flo Matrix Above Ground Pump with 6' Cord and Base Above-ground pool fi...

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Hayward W3S166T1580S Pro Series Top-Mount 16" Sand Filter with 1HP Above Ground Pump

Hayward
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Hayward W3S166T1580S Pro Series Top-Mount 16" Sand Filter and 1HP Power-Flo LX Above Ground Pump with 6' Cord and Base. Valve included Exclusive f...

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Hayward 16" 1.4 Sq Ft ProSeries Top-Mount Sand Filter 1.5" Valve W3S166T

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Hayward W3S166T Pro Series 16" Sand Filter with 1-1/2" Top Mount Multiport Valve for In-Ground and Above Ground Pools. 1-1/2" VariFlo Valve includ...

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Hayward 18" 1.75 Sq Ft ProSeries Top Mount Sand Filter 1.5" Valve W3S180T

Hayward
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Hayward W3S180T Pro Series 18" Sand Filter with 1-1/2" Top Mount Multiport Valve for In Ground and Above Ground Pools. 1-1/2" VariFlo Valve includ...

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Hayward 24" 3.14 Sq Ft ProSeries Top-Mount Sand Filter 2" Valve W3S244T2

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Hayward ProSeries W3S244T 24" Top Mount Sand Filter with 1 1/2" Valve. ProSeries top-mount and side-mount sand filters utilize a precision-engineer...

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Hayward 27" 3.70 Sq Ft ProSeries Top-Mount Sand Filter 1.5" Valve W3S270T

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Hayward ProSeries W3S270T 27" Top Mount Sand Filter with 1 1/2" Valve. ProSeries top-mount and side-mount sand filters utilize a prec...

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Hayward 27" 3.70 Sq Ft ProSeries Top-Mount Sand Filter 2" Valve W3S270T2

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Hayward ProSeries W3S270T2 27" Top Mount Sand Filter with 2" Valve. ProSeries top-mount and side-mount sand filters utilize a precision-engin...

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Hayward W3S180T92S Pro Series 18" Sand Filter with 1.0HP Above Ground Pump

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Hayward W3S180T92S Pro Series Above Ground Pool Filter System includes a Top-Mount 18" Sand Filter and 1HP Power-Flo Matrix Pump with 6' Cord and B...

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Pentair 30" 4.91 Sq Ft Triton C-3 Side Mount Commercial Sand Filter 140310 TR100C-3

Pentair Pool

Pentair Triton® C-3 140310 TR100C-3 High Capacity Fiberglass Reinforced Tank Side Mount Sand Filter without Valve; 4.91 SqFt, 98 gpm, 30" Dia. T...

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Pentair 22" 2.6 Sq Ft Cristal-Flo II Top-Mount Sand Filter 1.5" MPV 145361

Pentair Pool
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Cristal-Flo™ II Top-Mount Sand Filters Designed for residential inground or aboveground pools up to 24,000 gallons, these high-rate sand filters of...

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Pentair 36" 7.06 Sq Ft Triton II Side Mount Fiberglass Sand Filter TR140 140243

Pentair Pool

FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER WITHOUT VALVES. The Triton® II Sand Filter, developed over 40 years of evolution, sets the industry standard for effectivene...

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Pentair Triton II Side Mount Sand Filter

Pentair Pool
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FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER WITHOUT VALVES The Triton® II Sand Filter, developed over 40 years of evolution, sets the industry standard for effectivenes...

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Pentair Triton C TR100C 30" 4.91 Sq Ft Side Mount Commercial Sand Filter (140315)

Pentair Pool

Pentair Triton® C 140315 TR100C High Capacity Fiberglass Reinforced Tank Side Mount Sand Filter without Valve; 4.91 SqFt, 98 gpm, 30" Dia....

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Pentair Tagelus Top Mount Sand Filter + Multiport Valve

Pentair Pool

FIBERGLASS TANK WITH MULTIPORT VALVE, CLAMP STYLE Pentair's process creates a one-piece, fiberglass-reinforced tank with superior strength and dura...

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Pentair 36" 7.06 Sq Ft Triton C Side Mount Commercial Sand Filter TR140C 140316

Pentair Pool

Pentair Triton® C 140316 TR140C High Capacity Fiberglass Reinforced Tank Side Mount Sand Filter without Valve; 7.06 SqFt, 141 gpm, 36" Dia. Triton®...

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Pentair 24" 3.2 Sq Ft Cristal-Flo II Top-Mount Sand Filter 1.5" MPV 145362

Pentair Pool

Cristal-Flo™ II Top-Mount Sand Filters Designed for residential inground or aboveground pools up to 30,000 gallons, these high-rate sand filters of...

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Pentair 36" 7.06 Sq Ft Triton C-3 Side Mount Commercial Sand Filter 140342 TR140C-3

Pentair Pool

Pentair Triton® C-3 140342 TR140C-3 High Capacity Fiberglass Reinforced Tank Side Mount Sand Filter without Valve; 7.06 SqFt, 141 gpm, 36" Dia. Tri...

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Pentair 26" 3.9 Sq Ft Cristal-Flo II Top-Mount Sand Filter 1.5" MPV 145363

Pentair Pool

Cristal-Flo™ II Top-Mount Sand Filters Designed for residential inground or aboveground pools up to 35,000 gallons, these high-rate sand filters of...

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Waterway 522-5347-3S 1.5HP 22" Carefree Sand Filter System

Waterway
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Waterway™ Carefree™ 522-5347-3S 22" Diameter Carefree™ Standard Sand Filter System 1.5HP with 2 Speed Pump and 3' Twist-Lock Cord The Waterway Care...

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Waterway 520-5237-3S .95THP 19" ClearWater Sand Filter System

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Waterway 520-5237-3S .95THP 19" ClearWater Sand Filter System Complete the Sand filtration system with the high-performance Waterway Hi-Flo II Pump...

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Waterway 520-5200-3S 1HP 16" ClearWater Sand Filter System

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Waterway 520-5200-3S 1HP 16" ClearWater Sand Filter System The ClearWater Sand System provides homeowners with everything they need to get their sy...

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Pentair 22" Sand Dollar® Top Mount Sand Filter 1.5" MPV (EC-145322)

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The one-piece Sand Dollar® Top Mount Sand Filter features a clamp style, six-position multiport valve. The special lateral design provides superio...

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Premium Sand Pool Filters: Pentair & Hayward

Shop the best Sand Pool Filters at Vita Pool Supply! We carry top-quality filtration systems from leading brands like Pentair and Hayward, designed to provide superior performance and reliability. Sand pool filters are an efficient and cost-effective way to keep your pool water clean and clear. With Vita Pool Supply, you’ll enjoy the lowest prices, free shipping, and a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee on every order. Upgrade your pool filtration system today with the best sand pool filters in the industry!

What Do Sand Swimming Pool Filters Do? How Do They Work? What Are the Pros and Cons?

What Do Sand Pool Filters Do?
Sand swimming pool filters are one of the most common and effective ways to keep your pool water clean and clear. They work by trapping dirt, debris, and particles in the sand, ensuring that only clean water flows back into your pool. This filtration process is essential for maintaining water quality and preventing algae and bacteria growth in your swimming pool.

How Do Sand Pool Filters Work?
A sand pool filter works by passing pool water through a bed of sand within the filter tank. As the water flows through the sand, debris and dirt particles are captured in the sand grains. The clean water then exits the filter and returns to the pool. Over time, the sand collects more debris, which is why periodic backwashing is required to flush out trapped particles and maintain the filter's efficiency.

Pros of Sand Pool Filters:

  • Low Maintenance: Sand pool filters are easy to maintain and typically require less upkeep than other filtration systems.
  • Cost-Effective: Sand filters are often more affordable upfront compared to other pool filter types, making them an excellent option for budget-conscious pool owners.
  • Long-Lasting: With proper care, sand filters can last for several years before needing replacement, making them a durable choice for pool filtration.
  • Efficient Filtration: Sand filters provide reliable filtration for typical pool debris like dirt, leaves, and algae.

Cons of Sand Pool Filters:

  • Limited Filtration Size: Sand filters are not as effective at capturing smaller particles compared to other filtration methods, like cartridge or DE filters.
  • Frequent Backwashing: To maintain their performance, sand filters require periodic backwashing, which can waste water and energy.
  • Occasional Sand Replacement: Over time, the sand in the filter may need to be replaced as it becomes less effective at trapping debris.

Conclusion:
Sand pool filters are an excellent option for pool owners looking for an affordable and low-maintenance filtration system. While they are not as efficient at trapping fine particles as other types of filters, their durability and ease of use make them a popular choice. To ensure optimal performance, regular maintenance like backwashing and occasional sand replacement is necessary. Choose a sand filter from trusted brands like Pentair or Hayward to enjoy clean, clear pool water all season long.