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 3.1. The Pentair Tagelus TA60D leads on filter area. The Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 wins on value. The Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 costs $210 less ($599 vs $809).
Pentair Sand Dollar SD60
#8 in SandFull review
An affordable top-mount sand filter for a pool of up to about 28,800 gallons. It suits buyers who want a simple multiport filter from a major maker.
Amazon $599$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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Pentair Tagelus TA60D for filter area (3.1 sq ft of filter area vs 2.3 sq ft of filter area).
- Choose the Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 for value ($9.98 per gpm ($599, 60 gpm) vs $13.48 per gpm ($809, 60 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 TA60D | Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 33 $13.48 per gpm ($809, 60 gpm) | 58 $9.98 per gpm ($599, 60 gpm) |
| Filter area 30% | 46 3.1 sq ft of filter area | 23 2.3 sq ft of filter area |
| Valve 10% | 100 multiport valve | 100 multiport valve |
| 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 TA60D | Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | ||
| Filter type | Sand | Sand |
| Filter area | 3.1 sq ft | 2.3 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 60 gpm | 60 gpm |
| Largest pool | 28,800 gal | 28,800 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Sand | 275 lb | 250 lb |
| Build | ||
| Tank diameter | - | 22.5 in |
| Valve | Multiport | Multiport |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi | - |
| Ports | 1.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Air relief | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |