The Laterals on any sand filter are the 8-10 plastic tube at the bottom of most sand filters. The Laterals act as sieves to keep the sand from entering the pool water as it is filtered through the sand. See our guide on "How a Multiport Valve Operates" for more information on Laterals work. If you are getting sand in your pool or your filter is not filtering as well as it did, it may be time to remove your filter's sand and look at your filter's Laterals to see if they are damaged. This guide shows you where the Laterals in your Pentair Triton 2 Side Valve Sand Filter are, and how to check and replace them.
Anonymous Posted: 6/12/2021
If the Lateral is broken off in the hub how do I get it out?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 6/17/2021
If you can get your finger into the socket, you can try to turn it until it unscrews out of the hub.Reply
Kass Miller Posted: 5/31/2021
When replacing the laterals on a TR-60 do the screens need to face up or down?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 6/4/2021
The perforated sides should be facing down.Reply
Chris Posted: 12/6/2020
I have a significant amount of sand come out of my jet return. I am about to start repairs. Besides laterals and the other parts mentioned in the videos, what other part might be broken inside that I should order before I begin? It was probably a good 50lbs of sand that came out.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 12/7/2020
Generally, sand filters do not have very many internal tank parts. The internal pieces usually consist of the laterals, lateral hub, and standpipe; the standpipe is the length of PVC that connects the valve to the lateral assembly. What is the make and model of your sand filter? I can give you a better idea of what parts you should inspect.Reply
Question Posted: 11/21/2019
Do the laterals of the TA-60 work the same as the TR-60's on the how to install instructions?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Robert M. Posted: 11/22/2019
Yes, the same instructions can be applied to the Tagelus laterals.Reply
J. Dexter Smith Posted: 11/22/2019
Thanks, that's what I thought; but, had rather ask to be certain.Reply