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Pool Filters
A sand system for mid-size above-ground pools, verified for 5,500 to 17,200 gallons, with a genuine 6-function valve that makes backwashing simple.
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A plug-in robotic cleaner that scrubs floors and climbs walls on its own power, independent of your pump and filter, with Wi-Fi scheduling and an easy top-load filter basket.
Pool Filters
A ProSeries 24-inch sand filter with a 2-inch 6-position VariFlo valve and self-cleaning laterals, with documented parts availability from Hayward and third-party retailers.
Pool Filters
The lowest-cost, simplest way to filter an above-ground pool: a drop-in cartridge system verified for 4,000 to 15,200 gallons, with no sand to buy or backwash.
Pool Filters
A sand system for smaller above-ground pools, verified for 300 to 11,200 gallons, that swaps weekly cartridge rinsing for occasional backwashing. Sand is sold separately.
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From the pool
What each multiport valve position does, where the water goes, whether the pump should be on or off, and when to use each setting - with manufacturer-confirmed procedures and flow paths.
How to tell whether your pool filter cartridge needs cleaning or replacing. Signs of a worn cartridge, a practical decision flow, typical lifespan, and how to make the next one last longer.
The exact amount of filter sand is set by your filter model, not by tank diameter or pool size. Here is how manufacturers specify it, a table of verified model examples, and how to find the right number for your filter.
