How Do I Know How Much Sand To Put In My Filter?

How Do I Know How Much Sand To Put In My Filter?

Filter Sand Requirements For Your Sand Filter



Have you always wondered how much sand you are supposed to put in your sand filter? Well this chart will help you figure out how much you need. If you don't see your particular sand filter on this list, I would recommend you check with your filter's manufacturer.

NEW!!!! RECOMMENDATION: There is a new better alternative sand replacement media for filter sand, it is called Z-Media and is a type of volcanic ash, sold under a brand names like Zeobest Zeobrite. Where regular filter sand clean particles from your pool water down to 40 microns, this new media Cleans down to 4-8 microns. You only need half the amount of this Zeolite / Z-Media than what is required with regular silica based filter sand. Half the weight = Half the work.


Manufacturer Model Sand Required
(In Pounds)
American Products Eclipse 18 150
American Products Eclipse 20 200
American Products Eclipse 22 200
American Products Eclipse 26 225
American Products Eclipse 30 350
American Products Sandpiper 18 150
American Products Sandpiper 24 200
American Products Meteor 18 150
American Products Meteor 20 200
American Products Meteor 22 200
American Products Meteor 26 225
American Products Meteor 30 350
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Hayward S140 50
Hayward S144 50
Hayward S160 150
Hayward S165 100
Hayward S166 100
Hayward S170 100
Hayward S180 150
Hayward S190 175
Hayward S200 Series 200
Hayward Pro Series S210 200
Hayward Pro Series S220 250
Hayward Pro Series S230 250
Hayward Pro Series S240 300
Hayward Pro Series S244 300
Hayward S245 300
Hayward Pro Series S270 350
Hayward Pro Series S310 500
Hayward Pro Series Plus S311 500
Hayward Pro Series Plus S360 700
Hayward GM140 40
Hayward GM142 50
Hayward GM152 50
Hayward GM195 175
Hayward GM225 200
Hayward GM245 300
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Jacuzzi Laser L160 140
Jacuzzi Laser L190 200
Jacuzzi Laser L225 250
Jacuzzi Laser L250 350
Jacuzzi Sand Storm TM26 350
Jacuzzi Sand Storm TM31 500
Jacuzzi Sand Storm TM36 800
Jacuzzi Sand Trap ST24 350
Jacuzzi Sand Trap ST27 600
Jacuzzi Sand Trap ST33 850
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Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Cristal-Flo T170BP 150
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Cristal-Flo T200BP 200
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Cristal-Flo T240BP 240
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Cristal-Flo T300BP 300
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Sand Dollar SD35 100
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Sand Dollar SD40 150
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Sand Dollar SD60 200
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Sand Dollar SD70 300
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Sand Dollar SD80 350
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite System 3 S7S50 200
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite System 3 S8S70 300
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Tagelus TA35 100
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Tagelus TA40 175
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Tagelus TA50 225
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Tagelus TA60 325
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Tagelus TA100 600
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Triton II TR40 125
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Triton II TR50 175
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Triton II TR60 250
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Triton II TR100 450
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite Triton II TR140 650
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite HRPB20 200
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite HRPB24 250
Pentair - Pac Fab - Sta-Rite HRPB30 400
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Waterway Carefree FS016 100
Waterway Carefree FS019 150
Waterway Carefree FS022 250
Waterway Carefree FS026 400
Waterway ClearWater FS16 50
Waterway ClearWater FS19 100
Waterway ClearWater FS22 150
Waterway ClearWater FS26 200
W Cooper Ranger RS21 200
W Cooper Ranger RS24 250
W Cooper Ranger RS25 300
W Cooper Ranger RS30 500
W Cooper Ranger RS36 600

Last Updated: 02/16/2024 12:03 PM - ID:3006