Pentair Tagelus TA100D
#2 in SandFull review
A sturdier top-mount sand filter for an in-ground pool of up to about 48,000 gallons. Pay the extra over a Sand Dollar for the 50 psi tank and automatic air relief.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
The Pentair Tagelus TA100D is the better pool filter overall, rated 3.7 to 3.5. The Pentair Tagelus TA100D leads on filter area. The Hayward ProSeries S244T wins on value. The Hayward ProSeries S244T costs $810 less ($689 vs $1,499).
Hayward ProSeries S244T
#5 in SandFull review
A low-priced top-mount sand filter for an in-ground pool of up to about 29,760 gallons. It suits owners who want easy backwashing over the finest filtering.
Amazon $689$689
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 TA100D for filter area (4.9 sq ft of filter area vs 3.1 sq ft of filter area).
- Choose the Hayward ProSeries S244T for value ($11.11 per gpm ($689, 62 gpm) vs $14.99 per gpm ($1,499, 100 gpm)).
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 TA100D | Hayward ProSeries S244T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 24 $14.99 per gpm ($1,499, 100 gpm) | 49 $11.11 per gpm ($689, 62 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 97 4.9 sq ft of filter area | 47 3.1 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 TA100D | Hayward ProSeries S244T | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | Sand | Sand |
| Filter area | 4.9 sq ft | 3.1 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 100 gpm | 62 gpm |
| Largest pool | 48,000 gal | 29,760 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Sand | 450 lb | 300 lb |
| Build | ||
| Valve | Multiport | Multiport |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Ports | - | 1.5 in |
| Air relief | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |