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FILTRATION
Filters
Clear water starts here. Sand and cartridge filters, sized and matched to your pool.
18″ Splash Series Sand Filter
A durable, 18" Canadian-made sand filter that keeps above-ground pools crystal clear all season.
22 in. Sand Filter W/Hose Adapt (Expert Line)
A reliable top-mount sand filter with self-cleaning laterals for even flow and easy backwashing. Available in 18", 21" & 24" sizes
FILTRATION
Filter Media
The part that does the actual work. Sand, glass, and cartridges that keep what’s inside your filter fresh.
Cartridge Filter – Cartridge Replacement
A replacement pleated cartridge that rinses clean in minutes, with no backwashing required. Replacements available for C3030, C4030 & C5030
AquaQuartz Pool Filter Sand
High-purity filter sand for sand filters, clean and low-dust, to keep your water clear.
AFMng – Activated Filter Media
A glass media upgrade from sand that filters finer and runs your pool on less chlorine.
SALT & CHLORINE
SALT Systems
Chlorine, made from salt. Generators that keep a saltwater pool soft on the skin and simple to run.
Jandy TruClear Salt Chlorinator
A compact, efficient salt chlorinator that's simple to run and pairs well with variable-speed pumps.
AquaRite S3 Omni Salt System – 25,000 Gallons
Salt chlorination plus full smart-home pool control, for pools up to 25,000 gallons.
AquaRite S3 Salt System – 25,000 Gallons
The trusted AquaRite in its smarter S3 generation, for softer water up to 25,000 gallons. Comes in 3 sizes.
CIRCULATION
SALT Cells
The heart of your system. Energy-efficient options that move water without moving your hydro bill.
Salt Chlorination Cell for AquaRite 100 Salt Chlorinator System
A replacement cell for AquaRite 100 systems, with an easy, hassle-free swap-in.
TurboCell S3 Salt Cell
A replacement cell for AquaRite 900 and S3 systems, with a clear body for easy inspection. Available in TcellS325, TcellS340, W3T-Cell-3 & W3GLX-Cell-5
SALT & CHLORINE
Chlorine Feeders
Steady, hands-off chlorination. Feeders that dose your pool so you don’t have to.
Chlorine Auto Feeder
A maintenance-free inline feeder that chlorinates automatically through your pump and filter.
CIRCULATION
Pumps
The heart of your system. Energy-efficient options that move water without moving your hydro bill.
MaxFlo VS 500 Pump with OmniX 1.65HP
A variable-speed workhorse with OmniX smart control for efficient, app-connected circulation.
Carvin Magnum Force 1HP Pump
A proven, reliable pump with tool-free installation and a robust build for everyday circulation.
Madimack Inverflow Plus 1HP
A full-inverter pump that runs whisper-quiet and cuts energy use dramatically.
Ultra Pro 1hp Above Ground Pump
A dependable, corrosion-proof pump built to keep above-ground pools circulating for years.
Tristar VS 950
One of the most energy-efficient variable-speed pumps made, saving up to 90% on larger pools.
Hayward MAXFLO 500 Variable Speed Pump – Dual Voltage
An easy drop-in variable-speed upgrade with dual-voltage flexibility and up to 80% energy savings.
Hayward ¾ HP Super Pump
The world's best-selling medium-head pump, sized for smaller pools. Dependable and proven.
Hayward 1 HP Super Pump
The world's best-selling medium-head pump, proven dependable for standard pools.
heating
Heaters
Stretch your swim season on both ends with dependable pool heating.
Hayward 250 BTU Heater w/OmniX
Also available in HS150FDN & HS200FDN - upon request.
Hayward H-Series 250K BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater w/ OmniX is an updated model featuring Bluetooth app control that lets you control and monitor your heater using your phone. At the center is Hayward’s Universal Display, delivering a consistent, intuitive control experience across
Omni®, OmniX®, and competitive automation systems. With OmniX embedded intelligence, the heater provides enhanced programmability, advanced diagnostics, and seamless remote connectivity.
Titan Heat Pump Ti 1
A rugged 266K BTU gas heater with a corrosion-proof cabinet for rust-free, reliable heat.
Rheem/Raypak 266,000BTU Natural Gas
Available in different sizes - upon request.
Raypak 266000 BTU Electronic Natural Gas Heater
PolyTuf Textured Powder Coating The Raypak gas heater has a polyester-coated, non-corrosive cabinet that is more durable than solventborne- and waterborne-coated metal cabinets.
Polymer Headers Polymer headers prevent rust stains from harming your pool’s surface, giving you years of trouble-free swimming pleasure.
All-Copper-Fin-Tube Heat Exchanger The fin tubes of the heat exchanger are each made from a single piece of extruded copper. This integral-fin design allows maximum heat transfer to be attained and maintained
Stainless Steel Tube Sheet Stainless steel tube sheets are used on all Raypak heaters with the polymer headers. This allows for a completely nonferrous waterway, leaving your pool truly rust-free.
Jandy JXIQ 260 Natural Gas Pool Heater
A high-efficiency 260K BTU natural-gas heater with 84% thermal efficiency and bypass technology.
Also available in JXIQ200NK.
Hayward 250K BTU Forced Draft Heater
A 250K BTU forced-draft heater with a durable cupro-nickel exchanger for fast, reliable heat.
Also available in H150FDN & H200FDN
Hayward 200K BTU Forced Draft Heater
A 200K BTU low-NOx heater with a corrosion-resistant exchanger, sized for smaller pools.
Cleaning
Vacuums
Less skimming, more swimming. Manual and automatic cleaners that do the work for you.
Polaris VRX iQ+ Smart Robotic Pool Cleaner
A top-tier robotic cleaner with app control that scrubs floor to waterline on its own.
Polaris VRX IQ Robotic Pool Cleaner
A smart robotic cleaner with app control and powerful 4WD vacuum performance.
Advanced Pro 600 Robotic Pool Cleaner
A powerful robotic cleaner for pools up to 60 ft, scrubbing floor, walls, and waterline.
Automatic Robot Pool Skimmer
A solar-powered surface skimmer that collects leaves and debris before they sink.
Polaris Freedom Cordless Robotic Cleaner
A fully cordless robotic cleaner that covers floor to waterline in 2.5 hours or less.
Zodiac DC33 Suction Cleaner
A simple, quiet suction cleaner with one moving part for dependable automatic cleaning.
Polaris P955 Robotic Cleaner
A premium robotic cleaner that climbs walls and steps, with a 7-day programmable timer.
Polaris P724 Robotic Pool Cleaner
An energy-efficient robotic cleaner with cyclonic vacuum power and an easy-clean canister.
PCX864 Polaris Robotic Pool Cleaner
A nimble robotic cleaner with a tight turn radius and strong wall-climbing power.
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