SFTM Top Mount Sand Filter
No More Sand Migration or Channeling
SKU #SFTM22
No More Sand Migration or Channeling
The SFTM Top-Mount Pool Sand Filter directs water evenly across the entire surface of sand without sand migration or channeling. Top-mount pool sand filters contain an extra deep sand bed for improved filtration. Its blow-molded tank is corrosion- and UV-resistant with a bottom drain that’s ideal for winterizing and draining. Other features include 7-way dial valve with "sight glass," automatic air relief and pressure gauge.
The SFTM has a non-corrosive resin clamp that allows 360° rotation of the dial valve for simple installation, alignment, and service of dial valve and filter components. A heavy-duty, freeze-resistant under-drain with "snap-fit" side slotted laterals draws water evenly across the full diameter of the sand bed (up to 25 gpm/sq.ft.) for higher flows, better filtration, longer cycles and more efficient backwashing.
SFTM Top Mount Sand Filter Specifications
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SFTM Top Mount Sand Filter Frequently asked questions
- Hole in filter cartridge, replace filter cartridge if necessary.
- Worn o-ring seal inside filter. Replace o-ring.
- Small eyeball fitting in pool/spa
- Partially closed valve on return line.
- Pump may be oversized. Check selection.
- Filter dirty. Clean filter per instructions.
- Check pump basket for debris.
- Check for air leaks on suction side.
- Check for restrictions or blockage in either suction or return lines.
- Filter needs to be cleaned or replaced.
- Pool water level too low.
- Pump not primed.
- Pump impeller vanes blocked.
- Strainer baskets not being used and/or not being cleaned regularly.
- Pump operating under speed (low voltage) or at low speed.
- Presence of algae. Check sanitizer levels.
- Check pH and total alkalinity.
- Pump output exceeds design flow rate of filter. Check pump performance.
- Ineffective cleaning, check conditions, replace filter cartridge.
- Insufficient sanitizer level.
- Incorrect pool chemistry.
- Heavy bathing and or dirt loads.
- Incorrect flow.
- Insufficient running times.
- Filter is dirty. (Clean per instructions.)
- Hole in filter element.