We have three types of Above Ground Pool Filter Systems which are great for all above ground pools. There is a broad selection of filter system sizes, which allow you to choose the the above ground pool filter system that best suits your above ground pool. Hayward Above Ground Pool Filter Systems and Pentair Above Ground Pool Filter Systems are matched so one piece of equipment doesn't over-work the other assuring Efficiency, Dependability and Value. See below for an explanation of the three types of above ground pool filtration available on the market today. The most commonly used pool filters are sand, but the most effective on removing even the finest particles is D.E., which will truly delivers clearer above ground pool water.

Above Ground Pool Filter Systems: How to Choose the Right One
Best-In-Class Above Ground Pool Filter Systems

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Calimar Filter Systems
Industry's Best Warranty - 3 Year Full Warranty

CaliMar� Above Ground Pool Sand Filter | 12" 0.3HP Single Speed Pump | CMARITX12 | 67883
$119.57

CaliMar� Above Ground Pool Sand Filter 16" Filter 0.75HP Single Speed Pump

CaliMar 13" Above Ground Pool Sand Filter System with 3/4 HP Pump | 3 Year Full Warranty | 5-1735-002 | 62371
$461.33

CaliMar 19" Above Ground Pool Sand Filter System with 1 HP Pump | 3 Year Full Warranty | 5-1776-002 | 57844
$474.17

CaliMar 23" Above Ground Pool Sand Filter System with 1-1/2 HP Pump | 3 Year Full Warranty | 5-1787-002 | 57845
$529.58

Doughboy (HII) ESPA-SilenPlus Variable Speed Pump and 16" Sand Filter Combination | 5-SILENPLUS 115 | 5-3766-004 | 67441
$898.72

Doughboy (HII) ESPA-SilenPlus Variable Speed Pump and 19" Sand Filter Combination | 5-SILENPLUS 115 | 5-3776-004 | 67442
$923.08

Doughboy (HII) ESPA-SilenPlus Variable Speed Pump and 23" Sand Filter Combination | 5-SILENPLUS 115 | 5-3786-004 | 67443
$982.05

Raypak Filter Systems

Raypak Protege RPCFP100 100 Sq. Ft. Cartridge Filter System | 1HP Pump | 018200
$775.48

Raypak Protege RPCFP150 150 Sq. Ft. Cartridge Filter System | 1.5HP Pump | 018201
$842.52

Waterway Fillter Systems

Waterway TWM-30 Series Above Ground Pool Cartridge Filter System | .125HP | 25 Sq Ft | 520-4070
$383.41

Waterway ClearWater II Above Ground Pool Standard Cartridge Filter System | 1.5HP 2-Speed Pump 100 Sq. Ft. Filter | 3' NEMA Cord | 522-5147-6S
$724.24

Waterway ClearWater II Above Ground Pool Cartridge Filter System | 1.5HP 2-Speed Pump 100 Sq. Ft. Filter | 3' Twist Lock Cord | 522-5147-3S
$962.30

Waterway ClearWater II Above Ground Pool Cartridge Filter System | 1.5HP 2-Speed Pump 150 Sq. Ft. Filter | 3' NEMA Cord | 522-5167-6S
$783.01

Waterway ClearWater II Above Ground Pool Cartridge Filter System | 1.5HP 2-Speed Pump 150 Sq. Ft. Filter | 3' Twist Lock Cord | 522-5167-3S
$765.33

Hayward Filter Systems

Hayward Pro Series Sand Filter System with Power-Flo Matrix Pump | 1.50 Sq Ft Filter 1HP Pump | Includes Hoses | W3S180T93S
$1,074.00

Hayward Pro Series Sand Filter System with Power-Flo Matrix Pump | 1.75 Sq Ft Filter 1HP Pump | Includes Hoses | W3S180T92S
$1,054.00

Hayward Pro Series Sand Filter System with Power-Flo Matrix Pump | 2.20 Sq Ft Filter 1.5HP Pump | Includes Hoses | W3S210T93S
$1,134.00

Hayward Pool System With EC40 Perflex Deluxe Filter | 20 Square Feet 1HP With Hoses | W3EC40C92S
$1,109.00

Hayward Perflex System Deluxe | 25 Square Feet 1.5HP With Hoses | W3EC50C93S
$1,189.00

Hayward X-Stream Above Ground Cartridge Filter System | 150 Sq. Ft. Filter 1.5HP Pump | Includes Hoses | W3CC15093S | 52619
$1,294.00

Blue Wave Filter Systems

Sandman Deluxe 18" Above Ground Sand Filter System | 1HP Pump | NE6150 | 64790
$515.51

Sandman Deluxe Above Ground 22" Sand Filter System | 1.5HP Pump | NE6170 | 54994
$572.64

Education on Pool Filter System Methods

Sand - the oldest and most popular method of filtration for swimming pools and spas. Water flows from top to bottom during normal filtration cycles and use an lateral system in the bottom of the filter to return water back to the pool or spa. Sand filters generally use #20 silica sand which is approximately .40 to .55 mm. As water passes from the top of the filter to the bottom particles of dirt and debris collect on top of and in the sand bed. The filter does need to be cleaned on a normal basis by simply reversing the water flow through the sand. This is usually achieved with a multi-port valve on top of or on the side of the filter.
Cartridge - is BETTER filtration than sand and provides roughly twice as file filtration than that of sand. When water passes through a cartridge filter, the dirt particles are screened out. It is important to clean the cartridges on a normal basis as accumulation of dirt on the outside of the cartridge can drastically effect the efficiency and effectiveness of the filter. Generally, for cleaning the cartridge is removed, soaked in Tri-Sodium-Phosphate then sprayed off with a hose.
D.E. (Diatomaceous Earth) - is the BEST water filtration method available for swimming pools today. Which means it removes even smaller particles than the sand and cartridge methods. Diatomaceous earth is a porous powder with microscopic openings, that when magnified looks like tiny sponges. Clean, Clear water can pass through the openings but any water with small particles ranging from 1 - 3 microns become lodged in the diatomaceous earth particles. All D.E. filters use internal elements to give the powder something to adhere to. Follow the manufacturers instructions for pre-coating a D.E. filter with diatomaceous powder. This is generally done by adding the powder through the skimmer with the filter system circulating.