Astral Pool Sand Filter CA340 27inch 50mm Astral

It’s quality that makes Astral one of Australia’s leading manufacturer of quality swimming pool and spa products. Astral’s aim is to provide the best-quality equipment for commercial and private swimming pools and spas at competitive prices. 

There is no substitute for any of the essential elements that ensure durability, quality and dependability within the Astral range of equipment, parts and accessories. Delivering performance, efficiency and quiet operation in every facet of the Astral product. If you fit inferior, non-genuine equipment and parts, you might save money in the short term – but you’re risking damaging the efficiency, reliability and long-life of your Astral pool equipment.

Features:

• CA sand filters are Australian made using high precision injection moulding resulting in superior strength and light weight. 

• 50mm multiport for high flow applications
• 6+1 multiport valve (Backwash, Rinse, Recirculate, Waste, Closed positions, Easy to Drain)
• Weather resistant body
• Pressure gauge to control filter back washing
• 10 Year warranty on the tank an 12 month warranty on valve and internals

Sand Filter Installation Guide

While installing a new sand filter seems like a daunting task due to its size, it’s actually quite simple to do if you have the right tools and the right know-how. 

• Turn off the pump and close off any valves. 
• If you’re replacing an existing sand filter, first remove the sand by scooping it out or using a venturi pump before attempting to remove the shell. We’re talking about a lot of sand so for safety’s sake, please remove all of the sand before taking out the old sand filter. 
• If you’re replacing a cartridge filter, simply unscrew the old filter and remove. 
• If you don’t have unions installed in your current setup, it’s a good idea to have some installed while you’re replacing your current filter. 
• Make any plumbing changes to fit your new sand filter. 
• Screw in any unions and plumbing connections. 
• Fill the sand filter up about halfway with water before adding in the sand to prevent damage to your sand filter’s internals. 
• Once the sand is in, secure the multiport and attach all required plumbing lines. 
• Set the multiport to backwash and turn on the pump. Run on backwash for a couple of minutes then turn off your pump. Set to rinse, run the pump for about a minute or so. 
• Your new sand filter is now ready to use!