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.

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
Hayward	S144	50
Hayward	S166	100
Hayward	S180	150
Hayward	S200	200
Hayward	S210	200
Hayward	S220	225
Hayward	S240	300
Hayward	S244	300
Hayward	S310	500
Hayward	S360	700
Hayward	GM140	40
Hayward	GM142	50
Hayward	GM152	50
Jacuzzi Sand Trap	ST24	350
Jacuzzi Sand Trap	ST27	600
Jacuzzi Sand Trap	ST33	850
Jacuzzi Laser	L160	140
Jacuzzi Laser	L190	200
Jacuzzi Laser	L225	250
Jacuzzi Laser	L250	350
Pac Fab Tagelus	TA35	100
Pac Fab Tagelus	TA40	175
Pac Fab Tagelus	TA50	225
Pac Fab Tagelus	TA60	325
Pac Fab Tagelus	TA100	600
Pac Fab Triton	TR40	175
Pac Fab Triton	TR50	225
Pac Fab Triton	TR60	325
Pac Fab Triton	TR100	600
Pac Fab Triton	TR140	925
Sta-Rite	HRPB20	200
Sta-Rite	HRPB24	250
Sta-Rite	HRPB30	400
Sta-Rite	T170BP	150
Sta-Rite	T200BP	200
Sta-Rite	T240BP	240
Sta-Rite	T300BP	300