Bestway Pool Sand Filter Pump

This pump is compatible with most above-ground pools ranging from 300 to 11,200 gallons. Before purchasing, verify your pool's hose connection size to ensure it matches the pump's intake and output ports.

You have flexibility with your filter media. While standard #20 silica sand is the traditional choice, this unit also supports Bestway's Polysphere filtration balls, which are lighter and often easier to handle during maintenance.

The 6-position valve allows you to control the water flow for specific maintenance tasks. You can easily switch between filtering, backwashing to clean the sand, rinsing, draining the pool, circulating water without filtration, or closing the system entirely.

Sand filters are generally low-maintenance compared to cartridge systems. You will primarily need to perform a backwash cycle when the pressure gauge indicates the filter is becoming clogged with debris, which typically happens every few weeks depending on your pool's usage.

No, the filter media is not included with the pump. You will need to purchase either approximately 19.8 lbs of #20 silica sand or 0.55 lbs of Polysphere filtration balls separately to get the system running.

The setup is designed to be straightforward. It features a pre-assembled design and a 360° rotating top flange clamp, which makes positioning the hoses and connecting the unit to your pool plumbing much easier than fixed-position models.