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 rates 3.7 among sand pool filters; the Hayward StarClear Plus C12002 rates 3.1 among cartridge ones. The Hayward StarClear Plus C12002 costs $620 less ($879 vs $1,499).
Hayward StarClear Plus C12002
#10 in CartridgeFull review
A low-cost single-cartridge filter for a small in-ground pool. Choose a larger cartridge if you want fewer cleanings.
Amazon $879$879
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 cartridge), 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 TA100D | Hayward StarClear Plus C12002 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 24 $14.99 per gpm ($1,499, 100 gpm) | 72 $7.33 per gpm ($879, 120 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 97 4.9 sq ft of filter area | 5 120 sq ft of filter area |
| Valve 10% | 100 multiport valve | 100 no backwash valve needed |
| Pressure rating 10% | 100 50 psi maximum working pressure | 50 pressure rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Pentair Tagelus TA100D | Hayward StarClear Plus C12002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | Sand | Cartridge |
| Filter area | 4.9 sq ft | 120 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 100 gpm | 120 gpm |
| Largest pool | 48,000 gal | - |
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Sand | 450 lb | - |
| Build | ||
| Valve | Multiport | None needed |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi | - |
| Ports | - | 2 in |
| Air relief | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |