Hayward ProSeries S180T
#10 in SandFull review
A simple multiport sand filter for an above-ground pool of up to about 16,800 gallons. Buy it for cheap media and one-lever backwashing, not for the clearest water.
Amazon $499$499
2.7/5
An affordable top-mount sand filter for a pool of up to about 19,200 gallons. It suits buyers who want a simple multiport filter from a major maker.
- 40 gpmFlow
- 1.8 sq ftFilter area
- 19,200 galPool size
- In-groundPool type
Check price at Amazon$512
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Six-position top-mount multiport valve with gauge and manual air relief
- One-piece thermoplastic tank resists corrosion
- Combined sand and water drain makes winterizing and sand changes easier
Cons
- One-year parts-only warranty when bought online (EC model)
- Pentair does not publish its pressure rating outside the tank label
- Backwashing dumps pool water to waste each time
The Pentair Sand Dollar family
Every Pentair Sand Dollar model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Flow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentair Sand Dollar SD40 (this one) | 40 gpm | 2.7/5 | $512 |
| Pentair Sand Dollar SD60 | 60 gpm | 3.1/5 | $599 |
| Pentair Sand Dollar SD80 | 75 gpm | 3.6/5 | $689 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | EC-145320 |
|---|---|
| Filtering | |
| Filter type | Sand |
| Filter area | 1.8 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 40 gpm |
| Largest pool | 19,200 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground |
| Sand | 150 lb |
| Build | |
| Tank diameter | 19.5 in |
| Valve | Multiport |
| Ports | 1.5 in |
| Air relief | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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Hayward ProSeries S166T
#13 in SandFull review
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