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 is the better pool filter overall, rated 3.3 to 2.7. The Pentair Tagelus TA60D leads on filter area. The Hayward ProSeries S166T costs $380 less ($429 vs $809).
Hayward ProSeries S166T
#13 in SandFull review
A simple multiport sand filter for an above-ground pool of up to about 14,400 gallons. Buy it for cheap media and one-lever backwashing, not for the clearest water.
Amazon $429$429
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Pentair Tagelus TA60D for filter area (3.1 sq ft of filter area vs 1.4 sq ft of filter area).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every sand pool filter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Pentair Tagelus TA60D | Hayward ProSeries S166T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 33 $13.48 per gpm ($809, 60 gpm) | 28 $14.30 per gpm ($429, 30 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 46 3.1 sq ft of filter area | 0 1.4 sq ft of filter area |
| Valve 10% | 100 multiport valve | 100 multiport valve |
| 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 ProSeries S166T | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | Sand | Sand |
| Filter area | 3.1 sq ft | 1.4 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 60 gpm | 30 gpm |
| Largest pool | 28,800 gal | 14,400 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground | Above-ground |
| Sand | 275 lb | 100 lb |
| Build | ||
| Valve | Multiport | Multiport |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Ports | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Air relief | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |