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 SwimClear C3030 rates 3.3 among cartridge ones. The Pentair Tagelus TA100D costs $100 less ($1,499 vs $1,599).
Hayward SwimClear C3030
#6 in CartridgeFull review
A big four-cartridge filter for an in-ground pool of up to about 58,560 gallons, for owners who want long cleaning intervals and no backwash.
Amazon $1,599$1,599
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 SwimClear C3030 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 24 $14.99 per gpm ($1,499, 100 gpm) | 30 $13.11 per gpm ($1,599, 122 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 97 4.9 sq ft of filter area | 56 325 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 TA100D | Hayward SwimClear C3030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | Sand | Cartridge |
| Filter area | 4.9 sq ft | 325 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 100 gpm | 122 gpm |
| Largest pool | 48,000 gal | 58,560 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Sand | 450 lb | - |
| Build | ||
| Valve | Multiport | None needed |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Ports | - | 2 in |
| Air relief | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |