{"title":"Sand Filters","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommercial-grade high-rate sand filters for Ontario pools. Rugged polymeric tanks with multi-port VariFlo control valves and crystal clear water clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hayward-proseries-sand-filter","title":"Hayward ProSeries Top-Mount Sand Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe industry standard in high-rate sand filtration for residential in-ground and above-ground pools.\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered from rugged, weather-proof polymeric material, the Hayward ProSeries top-mount sand filter delivers crystal clear water filtration with minimal maintenance. Features Hayward's legendary 7-position VariFlo™ control valve with integral sight glass for rapid, hassle-free backwashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable polymeric tank body\u003c\/strong\u003e — corrosion-proof, single-piece molded spherical tank designed for maximum strength under severe Ontario winter freeze-thaw cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-position VariFlo™ control valve\u003c\/strong\u003e — intuitive lever action selector easily dials Filter, Backwash, Rinse, Waste, Closed, Recirculate, or Winterize modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-cleaning 360-degree slotted laterals\u003c\/strong\u003e — umbrella-fold lateral design maximizes balanced flow and deep bed filtration for crystal-clear clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegral sight glass \u0026amp; pressure gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e — visual backwash indicator and heavy-duty pressure dial make routine maintenance straightforward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pressure sand\/water drain\u003c\/strong\u003e — rapid winterization and quick media changeout with easy bottom drain plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHayward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProSeries Top-Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFiltration type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-rate granular sand \/ glass media filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTank material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrosion-proof molded polymeric chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eControl valve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHayward 7-position VariFlo™ valve (1.5 in \/ 2.0 in connections)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e18 in (S180T) capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 lb sand • 35 GPM design flow rate • 16,800 gal 8-hr turnover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e21 in (S210T) capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 lb sand • 44 GPM design flow rate • 21,120 gal 8-hr turnover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e24 in (S244T) capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 lb sand • 62 GPM design flow rate • 29,760 gal 8-hr turnover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e27 in (S270T) capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 lb sand • 74 GPM design flow rate • 35,520 gal 8-hr turnover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e30 in (S310T) capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 lb sand • 98 GPM design flow rate • 47,040 gal 8-hr turnover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum working pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 PSI (3.45 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia requirement: Standard #20 silica sand (0.45 – 0.55 mm) or recycled glass media required. Media sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumbing size: 18-inch and 21-inch models use 1.5-inch plumbing; 24-inch, 27-inch, and 30-inch models support 2-inch plumbing for high-flow variable-speed pumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinterization: Drain completely before first freeze; turn VariFlo valve handle to the \"Winterize\" setting between notches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hayward.com\/media\/akeneo_connector\/asset_files\/P\/r\/ProSeries_Sand_Filters_Buyers_Guide_LITPROBG20_4bf9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBuyer's guide — Hayward ProSeries Sand Filters (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hayward.com\/media\/akeneo_connector\/asset_files\/S\/1\/S166T_S180T_S210T_S220T_S244T_S270T_IS180T_Rev_D_e367.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; operation manual — Hayward ProSeries (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size Hayward sand filter do I need for my Ontario pool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTank diameter depends on your pool volume and pump flow rate. The 18-inch S180T suits pools up to 16,800 gallons; the 21-inch S210T handles up to 21,120 gallons; the 24-inch S244T covers up to 29,760 gallons; the 27-inch S270T supports 35,520 gallons; and the 30-inch S310T handles large estate pools up to 47,040 gallons based on standard 8-hour turnover calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use recycled glass filter media instead of standard silica sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Hayward ProSeries sand filters are fully compatible with recycled glass filter media as well as standard #20 silica sand (0.45 to 0.55 mm). Glass media filters down to 5 to 9 microns (compared to 20 to 40 microns for silica sand) and requires approximately 20% less media by weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I winterize a Hayward ProSeries sand filter for Ontario winters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo protect the tank lateral assembly against Ontario sub-zero freezing, remove the bottom drain plug and open the air relief valve to drain all water. Remove the pressure gauge and sight glass, then rotate the VariFlo valve handle to the \"Winterize\" setting (between active detent notches) to allow water to drain from the valve body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often does filter sand need to be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder typical Ontario seasonal pool usage (May to September), standard #20 silica sand lasts 3 to 5 years before the sand grains become rounded and channelled. Recycled glass media typically lasts 8 to 10 years before requiring changeout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications from Hayward Pool Products engineering documentation.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"18 Inch (125 lb Sand)","offer_id":54047868125478,"sku":"S180T","price":619.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21 Inch (200 lb Sand)","offer_id":54047868158246,"sku":"S210T","price":699.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Inch (300 lb Sand)","offer_id":54047868191014,"sku":"S244T","price":839.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27 Inch (350 lb Sand)","offer_id":54047868223782,"sku":"S270T","price":1039.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Inch (500 lb Sand)","offer_id":54047868256550,"sku":"S310T","price":1669.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/8521\/7830\/files\/hayward_sand_filter_clean.jpg?v=1792122778"}],"url":"https:\/\/avlshop.ca\/collections\/sand-filters.oembed","provider":"AVL Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}