Hayward ProSeries S310T2
#1 in SandFull review
A low-priced top-mount sand filter for an in-ground pool of up to about 47,040 gallons. It suits owners who want easy backwashing over the finest filtering.
Amazon $1,219$1,219
3.7/5
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.
- 100 gpmFlow
- 4.9 sq ftFilter area
- 48,000 galPool size
- In-groundPool type
Check price at Amazon$1,499
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Rated for 100 gpm, enough for a large in-ground pool
- 4.9 sq ft sand bed goes longer between backwashes
- Internal air relief bleeds trapped air on its own
Cons
- One-year parts-only warranty when bought online (EC model)
- Costs more than a Sand Dollar of similar flow
- Backwashing dumps pool water to waste each time
The Pentair Tagelus family
Every Pentair Tagelus model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Flow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentair Tagelus TA60D | 60 gpm | 3.3/5 | $809 |
| Pentair Tagelus TA100D (this one) | 100 gpm | 3.7/5 | $1,499 |
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-145240 |
|---|---|
| Filtering | |
| Filter type | Sand |
| Filter area | 4.9 sq ft |
| Maximum flow | 100 gpm |
| Largest pool | 48,000 gal |
| Pool type | In-ground |
| Sand | 450 lb |
| Build | |
| Valve | Multiport |
| Maximum pressure | 50 psi |
| Air relief | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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Hayward ProSeries S270T2
#3 in SandFull review
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Pentair Sand Dollar SD80
#4 in SandFull review
An affordable top-mount sand filter for a pool of up to about 36,000 gallons. It suits buyers who want a simple multiport filter from a major maker.
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