
Hayward Pro Series 16 in. Top Mount Sand Filter with 1.5 in. Valve, W3S166T
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- Hayward W3S166T Pro Series 16 in. top mount sand filter from Hayward, part number W3S166T.
- 16 in. tank, 1.4 sq ft Filters through a 16 in. tank with 1.4 square feet of filtration area.
- Top mount valve, 1.5 in. The multiport valve mounts on top of the tank and uses a 1.5 in. port size.
- 35 gpm flow rate Rated for a flow rate of 35 gpm at a maximum working pressure of 50 psi.
- Self-cleaning laterals Uses 360 degree self-cleaning slotted laterals installed in a ball joint assembly.
- Replaces S166T The W3S166T is the direct replacement for the earlier Pro Series part number S166T.
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Product details
The Hayward W3S166T is a Pro Series 16 in. top mount sand filter with a 1.5 in. multiport valve, rated for a flow rate of 35 gpm.
What it does
Water passes down through a bed of silica sand inside the 16 in. tank, which has 1.4 square feet of filtration area, and the top mounted valve directs flow through the filter, backwash, rinse, waste, recirculate, and closed positions. The tank is molded polymeric with an injection molded thermoplastic mounting base, and the filter uses 360 degree self-cleaning slotted laterals installed in a ball joint assembly to spread flow evenly across the sand bed.
Sizing and setup
The W3S166T is rated for a maximum working pressure of 50 psi and needs about 100 lbs of number 20 silica sand, sized 0.45 to 0.55 mm, to fill the bed. Turnover is rated at 14400 gallons in an 8 hour period or 21600 gallons in a 12 hour period, and the filter needs about 18 in. of open space above the tank to service the valve.
Before you order
The W3S166T is the direct replacement for the earlier Pro Series filter part number S166T, and the flange clamp design on the tank lets the valve rotate a full 360 degrees for installation.
| Brand | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | W3S166T |
| UPC | 0610377386906 |
| Type | Top mount sand filter |
| Tank size | 16 in. |
| Valve size | 1.5 in. |
| Filtration area | 1.4 sq ft |
| Flow rate | 35 gpm |
| Maximum working pressure | 50 psi |
| Media required | 100 lbs of number 20 silica sand, 0.45 to 0.55 mm |
| Turnover rate | 14400 gal in 8 hrs, 21600 gal in 12 hrs |
| Overhead space needed | 18 in. |
| Replaces | S166T |
| Shipping weight | 25 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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