Hayward
ProSeries Sand Filter 24 Inch(Model S244T)
The Hayward ProSeries S244T is a 24-inch sand filter tank rated for pools up to 20,600 gallons, offering the lowest-maintenance filtration option of the common filter types — media lasts 5-7 years with simple backwash-only cleaning.
type: Sandmax pool size: 20,600 galtank diameter: 24 in
- ✓Rated for pools up to 20,600 gallons
- ✓Lowest-maintenance filter type — media replaced only every 5-7 years
- ✓Simple backwash cleaning cycle, no cartridge to remove or hose off
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The Hayward ProSeries S244T is a 24-inch sand filter tank rated for pools up to roughly 20,600 gallons, making it a common fit for above-ground pools and smaller in-ground installations. Sand filtration is the lowest-maintenance option of the three common filter types (sand, cartridge, DE) — media only needs replacing every 5-7 years, and cleaning is a simple backwash cycle rather than removing and hosing off a cartridge.
The trade-off is coarser filtration (typically 20-40 microns versus a cartridge filter's 10-15), meaning slightly less clear water at a given moment, though in practice this is rarely noticeable to the eye for well-maintained pools. Sand filters also use more water over their lifetime due to periodic backwashing, worth factoring in if your area has water-use restrictions or high water costs.
This tank requires pool-filter-grade silica sand (sold separately, not included) — using play sand or unrated sand will damage the internal laterals and void the warranty.
Who it's for: above-ground pool owners and anyone who wants the simplest possible filter maintenance routine — set it, backwash it occasionally, and replace the sand every several years. If your pool sits in a drought-restricted area or you want the clearest water possible, the Pentair Clean & Clear cartridge filter is the better fit despite its higher running cost.
The Hayward ProSeries S244T is a 24-inch sand filter tank rated for pools up to roughly 20,600 gallons, making it a common fit for above-ground pools and smaller in-ground installations. Sand filtration is the lowest-maintenance option of the three common filter types (sand, cartridge, DE) — media only needs replacing every 5-7 years, and cleaning is a simple backwash cycle rather than removing and hosing off a cartridge.
The trade-off is coarser filtration (typically 20-40 microns versus a cartridge filter's 10-15), meaning slightly less clear water at a given moment, though in practice this is rarely noticeable to the eye for well-maintained pools. Sand filters also use more water over their lifetime due to periodic backwashing, worth factoring in if your area has water-use restrictions or high water costs.
This tank requires pool-filter-grade silica sand (sold separately, not included) — using play sand or unrated sand will damage the internal laterals and void the warranty.
Who it's for: above-ground pool owners and anyone who wants the simplest possible filter maintenance routine — set it, backwash it occasionally, and replace the sand every several years. If your pool sits in a drought-restricted area or you want the clearest water possible, the Pentair Clean & Clear cartridge filter is the better fit despite its higher running cost.