Whats the difference between in ground and above ground sand filters ?

[sherriemoseley]

Okay we're gonna try it this weekend. My pool looks pretty and blue but it's still not crystal clear. I figured it would be better because it's much bigger. Thanks

[Watermom]

I figured it would be better because it's much bigger. Thanks

This statement isn't right. You can buy above ground filters and inground filters that are the same size.

[BigDave]

The Tagelus TA 40D isn't very big but Hayward's site has been down all day so I can't compare the S144T. I you think it's bigger, maybe worth it. Can you rig them both in parallel?

Above ground / in ground I see no difference except marketing.

[sherriemoseley]

Our Heyward is a 50 lb. filter and the Tagelus is 175 lb.

[BigDave]

Well then, your path is clear. I wouldn't bother to plumb in the 50lb filter. Still, watch out for losing sand on backwash 1hp pump is pretty big.

[TheGoose]

I have a tagelus 60D for a 1- HP pump. I like it fine. I thought I had a filter problem but it ended up being several other things.

Just make sure you are very, very easy when plumbing in the valve head. I ended up cracking both the inlet and outlet despite trying not to. They leak a little bit.

I would suggest only going hand tight and that's it. I went hand tight plus 1/4 turn with a wrench. Ended up that hand tite probably would have been best.