Pentair 26 Inch Sand Dollar Filter

## Pentair Sand Dollar 26-Inch Top-Mount Sand Filter

Experience a new standard of clarity, simplicity, and structural value with the Pentair Sand Dollar® 26-Inch Top-Mount Sand Filter (Model 145300). Fabricated as a rugged, one-piece thermoplastic tank, this filtration system delivers exceptional structural blow-molded strength, complete corrosion resistance, and an extended operational lifespan. 

The Sand Dollar features an advanced internal hydraulic lateral architecture engineered to keep the interior sand bed perfectly level. This uniform distribution ensures water is exposed to the absolute maximum sand surface area, providing elite-tier debris trapping and highly efficient backwashing while significantly extending the time required between routine cleaning cycles.

### Key Features & Operational Design
*   **6-Position Multiport Valve:** Includes a heavy-duty, clamp-style top-mount 1.5-inch multiport valve allowing for seamless switching between Filter, Backwash, Rinse, Waste, Closed, and Recirculate functions.
*   **Integrated Monitoring Hub:** Equipped with an easy-to-read, factory-grade pressure gauge and a manual air relief valve to maintain optimum hydraulic filtration efficiency.
*   **Simplified Winterization:** Features a highly practical combination sand-and-water drain plug, making end-of-season servicing and complete tank winterizing fast and effortless.
*   **Aesthetic Integration:** Finished in an attractive, UV-stabilized almond color profile designed to blend seamlessly with any outdoor residential or commercial equipment pad decor.

### Technical Specifications
*   **Product Code:** 145300
*   **Filter Tank Diameter:** 26 Inches
*   **Plumbing Ports:** 1.5-Inch Inside Pipe Thread (Female/Male Tapered Adaptable)
*   **Filtration Media Requirement:** Requires **350 lbs of Filter Sand** *(Media not included with factory tank package)*
*   **Application:** High-efficiency sediment and particulate filtration for residential and commercial pools.

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### ⚠️ Procurement & Factory Warranty Guidelines
*   **Media Notice:** Due to structural shipping weight restrictions, filter sand must be sourced separately and is not pre-packaged inside the filtration tank canister.
*   **Warranty Coverage:** Backed by a 60-Day Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty covering verified defects in industrial workmanship and material integrity.
*   **Terms of Validity:** This technical warranty is restricted strictly to factory replacement components. It completely excludes field mechanical labor charges, the replacement cost of lost pool water or balancing chemicals, or secondary property damages resulting from inadequate system pressures or improper winterization layout.

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> 📞 **Bulk Logistics & System Matching Inquiry:** 
> Selecting the correct sand filter canister requires precisely balancing the maximum flow rate (GPM) capability of your existing circulation pump to prevent high-pressure internal damage.
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> Please contact our support team directly to confirm real-time stock availability, heavy-freight palletized routing options, or to verify technical compatibility with your pool pump setup.