A sand pool filter is usually cheaper to buy and run than cartridge models, so it’s no surprise they’re popular. However, it’s not all about the money, so we’ve been looking… ...

A pump attached to your sand filter is the solution for keeping everything moving, filtered and clean.

A pump attached to your sand filter is the solution for keeping everything moving, filtered and clean.

A pump attached to your sand filter is the solution for keeping everything moving, filtered and clean.

A pump attached to your sand filter is the solution for keeping everything moving, filtered and clean.

A pump attached to your sand filter is the solution for keeping everything moving, filtered and clean.

Keep your pool's water clear by filtering out dust and debris with the best pool filter sand. See the top picks in this buyer's guide.

A sand filtering system works the way you'd expect: Pool water is pushed through a sand medium that traps dirt and debris. Sand filters are the most common and generally the least expensive kind.