Pentair 30" Triton® C-3 High Capacity Fiberglass Side Mount Sand Filter TR100C-3 Black

The Pentair Triton® C-3 30-inch High-Capacity Fiberglass Side Mount Sand Filter (Model TR100C-3 / Part #: 140310), finished in an industrial, UV-stable black coating, is a premier, heavy-duty commercial-grade filtration vessel NSF-listed and expertly engineered for high-volume residential pools, public aquatic facilities, and multi-vessel tandem installations. Manufactured using a specialized multi-layer fiberglass-reinforced process, this seamless unibody tank forms an exceptionally thick structural barrier that guarantees total immunity to chemical corrosion, long-term outdoor weathering, and continuous operating pressures up to 50 PSI. The C-3 designation sets this model apart with its heavy-duty 3-inch flange bulkhead connections that dramatically lower hydraulic resistance, allowing the filter to maximize fluid dynamics and effortlessly accommodate increased commercial flow rates up to 20 gallons per minute per square foot—yielding a powerful design flow rating of up to 98 gallons per minute (GPM). Internally, a sophisticated flow-distribution network featuring multiple internal diverters and a heavy-duty, snap-fit lateral matrix forces water uniformly across its expansive 4.91 square feet of effective filtration area, eliminating dead spots and channeling while substantially increasing dirt-loading capacity. This highly efficient internal design significantly maximizes operational cycles between backwashings, saving commercial operators tens of thousands of gallons of treated, chemically balanced water over a single season. Routine internal access and offseason maintenance are streamlined by an extra-large 8-inch threaded top opening equipped with a manual air relief valve and pressure gauge, a full 2-inch bottom drain plug for fast cleanouts, and a swing-away water diffuser that grants instant access to the sand bed. The dry product weight of the Pentair Triton C-3 TR100C-3 black filter tank body is approximately 65 pounds (noting that a full operational deployment requires a total media charge of 600 pounds, specifically consisting of 450 pounds of standard pool silica sand supported by an underlying base layer of 150 pounds of pea gravel), delivering an exceptionally rugged, low-resistance, and highly reliable centerpiece for high-flow aquatic mechanical pads.