Pentair Sand Dollar SD60
#8 in SandFull review
An affordable top-mount sand filter for a pool of up to about 28,800 gallons. It suits buyers who want a simple multiport filter from a major maker.
Amazon $599$599
The Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 rates 3.1 among sand pool filters; the Hayward Perflex EC40AC rates 3.0 among D.E. ones. The Hayward Perflex EC40AC costs $30 less ($569 vs $599).
Hayward Perflex EC40AC
#10 in D.E.Full review
An extended-cycle D.E. filter for an above-ground or small in-ground pool, for owners who want D.E. clarity without a backwash valve.
Amazon $569$569
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (sand and D.E.), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 | Hayward Perflex EC40AC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 58 $9.98 per gpm ($599, 60 gpm) | 62 $14.22 per gpm ($569, 40 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 23 2.3 sq ft of filter area | 0 20 sq ft of filter area |
| Valve 10% | 100 multiport valve | 100 no backwash valve needed |
| Pressure rating 10% | 50 pressure rating not published (neutral score used) | 50 40 psi maximum working pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 | Hayward Perflex EC40AC | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | Sand | D.E. |
| Filter area | 2.3 sq ft | 20 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 60 gpm | 40 gpm |
| Largest pool | 28,800 gal | 19,200 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground or above-ground |
| Sand | 250 lb | - |
| Build | ||
| Tank diameter | 22.5 in | - |
| Valve | Multiport | None needed |
| Maximum pressure | - | 40 psi |
| Ports | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Air relief | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |