Pentair Tagelus TA60D
#6 in SandFull review
A sturdier top-mount sand filter for an in-ground pool of up to about 28,800 gallons. Pay the extra over a Sand Dollar for the 50 psi tank and automatic air relief.
Amazon $809$809
The Pentair Tagelus TA60D rates 3.3 among sand pool filters; the Hayward Perflex EC65A rates 3.1 among D.E. ones. The Pentair Tagelus TA60D costs $340 less ($809 vs $1,149).
Hayward Perflex EC65A
#8 in D.E.Full review
An extended-cycle D.E. filter for an in-ground pool, for owners who want D.E. clarity and long runs between cleanings.
Amazon $1,149$1,149
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 Tagelus TA60D | Hayward Perflex EC65A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 33 $13.48 per gpm ($809, 60 gpm) | 46 $17.15 per gpm ($1,149, 67 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 46 3.1 sq ft of filter area | 13 27 sq ft of filter area |
| Valve 10% | 100 multiport valve | 100 no backwash valve needed |
| Pressure rating 10% | 100 50 psi maximum working pressure | 100 50 psi maximum working pressure |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Pentair Tagelus TA60D | Hayward Perflex EC65A | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | Sand | D.E. |
| Filter area | 3.1 sq ft | 27 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 60 gpm | 67 gpm |
| Largest pool | 28,800 gal | - |
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Sand | 275 lb | - |
| Build | ||
| Valve | Multiport | None needed |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Ports | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Air relief | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |