Pentair TR60 or TR100 to Replace Hayward S270T

[geoff944]

Just finished a pool remodel (adding steps, pool liner and new equipment pad) and when I reinstalled our Hayward S270T sand filter it started leaking along the seam, just below the multi-port valve. I was going to just do a direct replacement but the more I've read, the more I'm thinking I should move to a Triton II for longevity. The TR60 price and size would fit my budget and equipment pad much better than the TR100 but I'm concerned it will be undersized for the pool. We never had any issue with the S270T. Can I get away with the TR60 or do I need to bite the bullet on the TR100 cost and re-arranging the equipment pad?

 

[Bperry]

Just finished a pool remodel (adding steps, pool liner and new equipment pad) and when I reinstalled our Hayward S270T sand filter it started leaking along the seam, just below the multi-port valve. I was going to just do a direct replacement but the more I've read, the more I'm thinking I should move to a Triton II for longevity. The TR60 price and size would fit my budget and equipment pad much better than the TR100 but I'm concerned it will be undersized for the pool. We never had any issue with the S270T. Can I get away with the TR60 or do I need to bite the bullet on the TR100 cost and re-arranging the equipment pad?

Can’t help you directly, but I can tell you that I can pretty much go all season long without backwashing the TR-100. When I do backwash, it tends to be from needing to lower the water level after heavy rain. If that’s a factor for you it’s something to consider.

 

[1poolman1]

Just finished a pool remodel (adding steps, pool liner and new equipment pad) and when I reinstalled our Hayward S270T sand filter it started leaking along the seam, just below the multi-port valve. I was going to just do a direct replacement but the more I've read, the more I'm thinking I should move to a Triton II for longevity. The TR60 price and size would fit my budget and equipment pad much better than the TR100 but I'm concerned it will be undersized for the pool. We never had any issue with the S270T. Can I get away with the TR60 or do I need to bite the bullet on the TR100 cost and re-arranging the equipment pad?

You will do some replumbing with either. The TR60 is similar in size and would work well if you were happy with the slightly larger Hayward.