Bilanda product guidance

Sand filter sizing
& quantity selector

Compare conservative operating capacity, filter vessel materials and parallel-filter options without relying on catalogue flow alone.

Bilanda product dataParallel optionsNo pricing required
01

Selection inputs

Define the duty

Unit system
Filter vessel material

Vessel material is not filter media. Quartz sand, filter glass and fibre balls are separate media choices. This tool does not select a media type; confirm compatibility and loading quantity for the chosen filter model with Bilanda.

Configuration priority
Plant-room & resilience limits Advanced

Configuration comparison

One duty, three practical approaches.

Each option uses identical filters in parallel. Final valve arrangement, backwash supply and physical access should be confirmed before ordering.

RECOMMENDEDBest match

Balanced configuration

2 ×
Bilanda TC1400TC Commercial · Flanged side mount
Recommended operating capacity77.0 m³/h7% above planning flow
Catalogue maximum
136.0 m³/h
Connection-aware ceiling
136.0 m³/h
Total filter area
3.08 m²
Tank diameter
1400 mm each
Equipment height
Approx. 1600 mm
Catalogue media load
Approx. 3400 kg
Connection
4 in / 110 mm
With one unit offline
38.5 m³/h · 54%

Allows staged operation and partial circulation while one unit is serviced.

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Compact configuration

1 ×
Bilanda TC2000TC Commercial · Flanged side mount
Recommended operating capacity78.5 m³/h9% above planning flow
Catalogue maximum
125.0 m³/h
Connection-aware ceiling
140.0 m³/h
Total filter area
3.14 m²
Tank diameter
2000 mm each
Equipment height
Approx. 2140 mm
Catalogue media load
Approx. 4450 kg
Connection
6 in / 160 mm
With one unit offline
0.0 m³/h · 0%

Smallest equipment count, but circulation stops when the filter is serviced.

MORE FLEXIBILITY

Service-friendly configuration

5 ×
Bilanda T900T Series · Top mount
Recommended operating capacity80.0 m³/h11% above planning flow
Catalogue maximum
150.0 m³/h
Connection-aware ceiling
125.0 m³/h
Total filter area
3.20 m²
Tank diameter
900 mm each
Equipment height
Approx. 1290 mm
Catalogue media load
Approx. 2000 kg
Connection
2 in / 63 mm
With one unit offline
64.0 m³/h · 89%

Allows staged operation and partial circulation while one unit is serviced.

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How to read the numbers

Rated flow and operating flow answer different questions.

01

Catalogue maximum

A product limit or high-rate reference. It is not automatically the best filtration duty for every pool.

02

Recommended operating capacity

Filter area × application rate, capped by the catalogue value and a conservative connection-aware ceiling.

03

Parallel resilience

Multiple vessels can reduce single-unit size and keep part of the system available during service.

Direct sizing answers

How many sand filters does a swimming pool need?

Filter quantity is calculated from the required flow, not pool volume alone. These rules make the selection method clear to customers and search assistants.

What is the filter quantity formula?

Planning flow = required circulation flow × (1 + reserve). Filter quantity = planning flow ÷ conservative capacity per filter, rounded up to the next whole unit.

Why install several filters in parallel?

Parallel filters can fit smaller access openings, permit staged operation and retain partial circulation while one filter is serviced. Space, budget and maintenance preference determine the best arrangement.

Should catalogue flow be used directly?

No. Bilanda uses the lowest of filter area × operating rate, catalogue maximum and a conservative connection-aware ceiling for preliminary selection.

Which vessel material is suitable?

FRP is the automatic starting point for salt water and coastal environments. Polymer suits many smaller freshwater pools. Stainless steel requires confirmation of chloride level, temperature and grade.

Bilanda filter model dataProduct catalogue reference · last reviewed August 2026+
Selection data and safety methodModel dimensions, filter area, media load, connection and catalogue flow are based on the current Bilanda-branded product catalogues supplied for this selector. Recommended capacity may be lower because the tool applies the selected operating rate and a conservative connection-aware ceiling.
ModelVessel materialDiameterFilter areaCatalogue flowConnection
Bilanda TT500HDPE / polymer500 mm0.20 m²10 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda TT600HDPE / polymer600 mm0.28 m²14 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda TT700HDPE / polymer700 mm0.38 m²19 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda TT800HDPE / polymer800 mm0.50 m²25 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda TT900HDPE / polymer900 mm0.64 m²30 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda TT1000HDPE / polymer1000 mm0.78 m²35 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda TT1100HDPE / polymer1100 mm0.95 m²44 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda TT1200HDPE / polymer1200 mm1.13 m²50 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda T400Fibreglass (FRP)400 mm0.11 m²6 m³/h1.5 in / 50 mm
Bilanda T450Fibreglass (FRP)450 mm0.14 m²8 m³/h1.5 in / 50 mm
Bilanda T500Fibreglass (FRP)500 mm0.20 m²10 m³/h1.5 in / 50 mm
Bilanda T650Fibreglass (FRP)650 mm0.30 m²16 m³/h1.5 in / 50 mm
Bilanda T700Fibreglass (FRP)700 mm0.37 m²19 m³/h1.5 in / 50 mm
Bilanda T750Fibreglass (FRP)750 mm0.44 m²20 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda T800Fibreglass (FRP)800 mm0.50 m²25 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda T900Fibreglass (FRP)900 mm0.64 m²30 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda T1000Fibreglass (FRP)1000 mm0.79 m²35 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda T1100Fibreglass (FRP)1100 mm0.98 m²44 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda T1200Fibreglass (FRP)1200 mm1.13 m²50 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda T1400Fibreglass (FRP)1400 mm1.53 m²68 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda TC1200Fibreglass (FRP)1200 mm1.13 m²50 m³/h3 in / 90 mm
Bilanda TC1400Fibreglass (FRP)1400 mm1.54 m²68 m³/h4 in / 110 mm
Bilanda TC1600Fibreglass (FRP)1600 mm2.01 m²80 m³/h4 in / 110 mm
Bilanda TC1800Fibreglass (FRP)1800 mm2.54 m²101 m³/h6 in / 160 mm
Bilanda TC2000Fibreglass (FRP)2000 mm3.14 m²125 m³/h6 in / 160 mm
Bilanda TC2300Fibreglass (FRP)2300 mm4.15 m²166 m³/h8 in / 200 mm
Bilanda TC2500Fibreglass (FRP)2500 mm4.90 m²200 m³/h8 in / 200 mm
Bilanda SS-T400AISI 304 stainless steel400 mm0.11 m²7 m³/h1.5 in / 50 mm
Bilanda SS-T500AISI 304 stainless steel500 mm0.20 m²12 m³/h1.5 in / 50 mm
Bilanda SS-T600AISI 304 stainless steel600 mm0.25 m²14 m³/h1.5 in / 50 mm
Bilanda SS-T650AISI 304 stainless steel650 mm0.30 m²16 m³/h1.5 in / 50 mm
Bilanda SS-T700AISI 304 stainless steel700 mm0.37 m²19 m³/h1.5 in / 50 mm
Bilanda SS-T800AISI 304 stainless steel800 mm0.50 m²25 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda SS-T900AISI 304 stainless steel900 mm0.64 m²30 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda SS-T1000AISI 304 stainless steel1000 mm0.79 m²35 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda SS-T1200AISI 304 stainless steel1200 mm1.13 m²50 m³/h2 in / 63 mm
Bilanda SS-TC1400AISI 304 stainless steel1400 mm1.54 m²61 m³/h4 in / 110 mm
Bilanda SS-TC1600AISI 304 stainless steel1600 mm2.01 m²80 m³/h4 in / 110 mm
Bilanda SS-TC1800AISI 304 stainless steel1800 mm2.54 m²101 m³/h6 in / 160 mm
Bilanda SS-TC2000AISI 304 stainless steel2000 mm3.14 m²125 m³/h6 in / 160 mm

Catalogue flow is shown for product reference only. Recommended operating capacity is calculated by the selector and may be lower. Filter-media type is selected separately. Confirm water chemistry, backwash duty, pump curve and plant-room access before purchase.