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#1 in Pool FiltersBest Overall
Hayward W3S244T Pro Series Sand Filter
Hayward
$550.00 – $700.00
24-inch corrosion-proof sand filter with a 7-way Vari-Flo valve, holding 300 lb of sand and rated to 62 GPM for in-ground pools. Integral self-cleaning underdrain and full-flow internal piping deliver decade-plus service with a yearly backwash routine.
9.4
Excellent
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- Skip sand where backwash discharge is restricted, since cartridge filters clean by hose-rinsing instead.
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