How much sand is in my 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, please consult your filter 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
Author: Ask the Pool Guy