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Hayward is the leader in the industry when it comes to filters. There are three different types of filters, Sand, DE Filters and Cartridge. Sand filters are perhaps the oldest and even the most widely used filter for swimming pool owners. There are plenty of sand filters that you can find in your local swimming pool supply store but those filters are not as top notch as Hayward. Hayward Sand Filters use a special type of sand called # 20 Silica Sand. You may not think that sand really makes a difference but it does. This type of sand has sharper edges than other types of sand.Best Hayward Sand Filters

This sand will separate debris particles and allow the water to filtrate at a higher rate than other filters. As the clean sand lands the large particles in your pool the sand removes the debris. The sand in these filters can be cleaned by simply backwashing the filter. This is a method when the reverse water flow travels through the filter and to the waste line. By doing this on a regular basis you won’t have to change your sand too often in a season. Hayward has 4 Sand Filters that would make a great addition to your swimming pool. The Pro Series Plus, The Pro Series Side Mount, Pro Series Top Mount and the S200. Read on to see which filter would best be used in your backyard.

Hayward Pro Series Plus

Hayward Pro Series Plus

The Hayward Pro Series Sand Filters are perfect for in-ground swimming pools. They can be used with in-floor cleaning systems, solar heating systems and even water features such as waterfalls. They are also great for use with in-ground spas or in-ground pool and spa combination’s too. Some of the great features that the Pro Series Plus Sand Filter has a strong-flanged inspection cover that is perfect if you need to get access to the top of the filter. The filter has an automatic air relief system that gets rid of any trapped air that may happen while your filter is running. The Hayward Pro Series Plus offers a larger capacity for sand and water to drain out faster when you are closing the pool or when you are servicing the pool. There are 3 different models in the Hayward Pro Series Plus, The S311SX, S311SXV and the S360SX. The S311SX has a sand requirement of 350 pounds of sand, the S311SXV requires a 350 pounds of sand and the S360SX has a capacity of 750 pounds of sand.

Hayward Pro Series Side Mount

Hayward Pro Series Side Mount
The Hayward Pro Series Side Mount Sand Filter is high rated sand filters that have the most advanced technology behind them. The side mount styles of the Pro Series Sand Filter are good for in-ground swimming pools of all shapes and sizes. They can be installed with in-ground spas for both commercial and residential spas. They can even work well with water features such as fishponds, water fountains and even water gardens. The Hayward Pro Series Side Mount Sand Filter uses a top diffuser that guarantees that the filter is filtering water at an even distribution. The piping in the filter is 2″, which is big enough to allow water to travel through the system freely and more efficiently. The filter tank is made from a non-corrosive polymer material, which can stand up even in the nastiest of weather. The Side Mount Filter has a 6 position Vari-Flo control valve that allows you to change your filters settings with ease. There is even a sight glass that will let you monitor when the back washing of the filter is complete.

There are 3 main models in the Pro Series Side Mount Sand Filter, the S210S has a capacity of a 44-gallon per minute water flow rate, the S244S has 62 gallons per minute water flow rate and the S310S has 98 gallons per minute water flow rate. These sand filters have a 1 year limited warranty and they use only a High Rate Sand No.1/2″ Silica Sand.

Hayward Pro Series Top Mount Sand Filters

Hayward Pro Series Top Mount Sand Filters
The Hayward Pro Series Top Mount Sand Filters can be used with any in-ground swimming pool as well as any in-ground spas with residential and commercial applications. The filter has a design that includes a flange clamp that makes a 360-degree rotation of the valve.The Hayward Pro Series Top Mount Sand Filter has 7 different positions on the Vari-Flo Valve. This handle is easy to use and the sections are easy to read.The Hayward Pro Series Top Mount Sand Filters has a large pressure of sand and water that makes draining the filter quicker and easier. The filter has an umbrella fold self cleaning sides that make water flow more balanced and makes backwash easier. There are 6 different models in this series; they have a sand requirement ranging from 250 pounds of sand to 700 pounds. This filter uses only a High Rate Sand No 1/2″ Silica Sand. It has a limited one-year warranty and it is truly one of the best in the industry.

Hayward S200 High Rate Sand Filter

Hayward S200 High Rate Sand Filter
The Hayward S200 High Rate Sand Filter is a compact design, making installation easy into backyards easy. The S200 offers a 6″ threaded inspection that offers easy access to the top of the filter. The sand filter uses a 6-position Hayward Vari-Flo control valve with 6 different filter functions. The filter uses a larger than most pressure sand and water drainage system for winterizing or simple maintenance. The Hayward S200 High Rate Sand Filter uses a top diffuser that allows the filter to provide more of a filter distribution of water. The corrosion proof, heavy-duty filter tank that will provide a long lasting life. The S200 has a filtration area that works best at 2.20 feet and 44 gallons per minute design flow rate. The amount of water is overturned in 8 hours is 21,120 gallons. Pretty impressive. Hayward Sand Filters are the best in the industry. They are all made with high quality material as well as the most advanced technology. If you are looking to start the season off right or maybe are in need of a new sand filter, check out the Hayward Sand Filters you cannot go wrong.

55 Comments

  1. I have a hayward pro series high rate sand filter, installed about 3 weeks ago. The vari-flo control valve is very hard to turn, but I managed to turn it to backwash as the pressure gage was reading around 20. When I turned the valve back to filter, the water was still draining out of the blue tube and out of the pool. Also, now the valve wont even budge and is stuck on the filter setting even though it is not filtering. What could have caused this?

    • Hi Liz,

      You may just need to wash the valve out, There could be some sand or debris stuck inside.

      Let me know if you need more help

      Joseph

  2. Help – I have a Hayward Perflex series EC40AC filter. Some loud banging is coming from it. I think it has to do something with the flow diffuser? Any suggestions?? Thanks

  3. Help Help Help. I’m ready to fill in my pool! I have a Hayward S244T. I have had problems all summer with my 30,000 gal inground pool. When first opening it cleared right away with liquid chlorine, but had trouble with cloudiness. AFter running a few days, all was clear. Then I started getting green on the bottom and sides. No matter what I did, the green would come back, but still all chemicals were fine (except for over a week, I had a super high chlorine reading that we had trouble bringing down)
    Again I vacuumed and chemicals perfect, but once again the green is coming back. I have good pressure.
    Could it be that I need new sand in my sand filter . If so, is it hard to take apart and put new in?

  4. We installed a HaywardS200 Sand Filter & Hayward Superpump 1HP in May, 2009. It was originally leaking from the top dome and the side bulkhead fittings at the filter connection. We had it serviced in June and it stopped, but the side bulkhead fittings are leaking again where the fitting goes into the filter not the connection from the pump. Is this a defect in the filter? How can we correct the problem?

    • Hi Karen,

      I would first back wash the pool filter and see if that helps.

      If that does not help, I would unscrew the fitting and wrap them with Teflon tape.

      Please let me know if you have any more questions,

      Joseph

  5. i bought a used (this is waht it says) aqua tools sand filter… have you ever heard of this product? and it is missing a clamp, i have been trying to find this product and part every where if you can please help.

  6. The tank on my S200 sand filter cracked and I need to replace it. It has been suggested that I could buy the top valve filter tank S210T for less money and it does the same thing. Is there a difference in performance?

  7. How often should I change the sand on my S-200 high rate filter? Is there a way to tell when it is necessary? Thanks!

  8. I have a S-244T sand filter. We had a big wind storm in our area and it blew alot of leaves and dirt into my pool. When I was vacuuming the bottom I noticed that all the dirt that I was vacuuming up was being shot right back into the pool through the inlet port. So I Took the top off of the filter head and checked the rubber gasket on the selector. It was in good shape. I then pulled the whole head off and checked the sand for a water channel that might be bypassing the sand’s filtering ability and going straight to the laterals. No luck. So I vacuumed out all the sand thinking I might have a broken lateral. They are in great shape. So I put new sand in the filter since I was in there and fired it up only to find it still shoots the dirt, and now algae back into the pool. Am I missing something or is my filter broke to the point I need a new one. By the way, this filter was installed in March ’96 and has worked perfect the whole time & this is the 5th time in 14 years I’ve replaced the sand & the laterals are original.

  9. I have the same problem, New sand new lateral fingers and everytime I vacuum it shoots dirt PLEEEAAASSSEEEE HELP

  10. I as well am having a similiar issue but dont know exact age of pool. Ordered new laterals should be in today. Didn’t know at the time i need a dome wrench to remove the top part. I wasn’t thinking and should have read further. But I also have heard it may not be the laterals I guess this is where the pool companys make there money. In the diagnostics area. My next question would be how do I release the pressure from the filter or is there pressure in the filter. I see you have to shut the whole thing down and have googled everyway I can how to unscrew the dome off the filter.

  11. Hi Joseph,
    The dome top on my Hayward S200 recently incurred some damage. I have a friend rebuilding and changing the gaskets, etc. to save some money. Do you have any ideas where I could get the replacement dome at a reasonable price?
    Any info would be appreciated.

    • Hi,

      I would look on Craigslist in your area for a used filter and then use the parts or even post an ad on CL looking for that filter.

      If the crack isnt too bad, you could use an exposy depending on the damage,

      Let me know if you need more help,

      Joseph

  12. Joseph – I have an old S-200. I opened it to change out the sand and the internal diffuser elbow pipe (top) was broken. I got the replacement part but the way the internals are set up you can not just screw it on – the bottom internal elbow pipe is in the way. Can you tell me how to make this change without taking the whole thing apart?

    Thanks so much
    CIndy

    • Hi Barbara,

      Yes, you can do that OR buy a SAND VACUUM that works with a venturi effect and that will be easier. They can be bought online or at a local pool supply store. Basically you hook this onto your garden hose and then a hose on to the sand vacuum and then the other end of the hose goes into a mesh bag and the water drains out and then the old sand goes into the bag.

      Here is a picture of the swimming pool filter sand removal vacuum. Otherwise you will have to remove all of the bolts and then scoop out all of the 200lbs of sand by hand.

  13. I replaced the sand on my S244T, I put everything back, but now it’s leaking thru the clamp, should I replace the clamp and or o-ring, is it possible any of it got damaged?

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