{"product_id":"hayward-pro-series-24-inch-side-mount-sand-filter-s244s-with-1-5-variflo-valve","title":"Hayward Pro Series 24\" Side Mount Sand Filter with 1.5\" VariFlo™ Control Valve","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product-tabs__tab-content *,\n.rte *,\n.product-description *,\n.tabs-content * {\n  border-left: none !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n}\n.product-tabs__tab-content details,\n.rte details,\n.product-description details,\n.tabs-content details {\n  border-left: none !important;\n  border-right: none !important;\n  border-top: none !important;\n}\n.product-tabs__tab-content summary,\n.rte summary,\n.product-description summary,\n.tabs-content summary {\n  border: none !important;\n  outline: none !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cf-product\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cf-trust-strip\" style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; justify-content:space-around; padding:16px; background:#f7f9fb; border-radius:8px; margin-bottom:24px; text-align:center; font-size:13px; color:#1a2b3b;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Authorized Dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Expert Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHayward Pro Series 24\" Side Mount Sand Filter with 1.5\" VariFlo™ Control Valve (S244S)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete sand filter system — compact 24-inch tank and 1-1\/2 inch VariFlo control valve included. The ProSeries uses a precision-engineered umbrella-fold self-cleaning lateral system for efficient flow and evenly distributed water, delivering balanced backwashing and long-lasting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBuilt with durable corrosion-proof materials, large pressure sand\/water drain for rapid winterizing or servicing, and injection-molded polymer base. Suitable for in-ground pools, spas, ponds, and water features. Backed by a 1-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Filter sand is not included and must be sourced separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap:20px; margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e1.5\" VariFlo™ Valve Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eComplete system — 1-1\/2 inch VariFlo multi-position side-mount control valve included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e24\" Compact Side-Mount Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSmaller 24-inch tank for pools where the 30-inch S310T2 is oversized — 3.14 sq ft filtration area suited for smaller pools and spas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eUmbrella-Fold Self-Cleaning Laterals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003ePrecision-engineered umbrella-fold laterals for efficient flow and balanced backwashing — long-lasting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCorrosion-Proof Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eDurable corrosion-proof materials for dependable all-weather performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eLarge Pressure Sand\/Water Drain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eRapid winterizing or servicing with the combination drain port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eVersatile Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSuitable for in-ground pools, spas, ponds, and water features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eResidential pool, spa, and pond owners who want a compact complete side-mount sand filter system\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmaller pools where a 24-inch tank is correctly sized\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHayward system users wanting a brand-matched complete side-mount package with valve included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e3.14 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eSide-Mount Sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Working Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e50 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eValve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e1-1\/2 in VariFlo™ (Included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eSide Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eTank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLateral System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eUmbrella-Fold Self-Cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eInjection-Molded Polymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Clearance Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Clearance Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003ePhysical\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e62 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e24.6 × 24.6 × 44 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eApprovals \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eIn-Ground Pool \/ Spa \/ Ponds \/ Water Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e1 Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHayward Pro Series S244S 24\" Sand Filter Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1-1\/2\" VariFlo™ Side-Mount Control Valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#666; margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Filter sand is not included and must be purchased separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Hayward Pro Series S244S comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Clearflow Pool Supply is an authorized Hayward dealer and will assist with any warranty service needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poolimages.azureedge.net\/insite\/Product\/Documents\/HA\/Y-\/05\/HAY-05-188-bro.pdf\"\u003eProduct Brochure (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poolimages.azureedge.net\/insite\/Product\/Documents\/HA\/Y-\/05\/HAY-05-188-ig.pdf\"\u003eInstall Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:32px; font-size:24px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; font-size:15px; border:none;\"\u003eHow does the S244S (24\") compare to the S310T2 (30\")?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eBoth are Hayward Pro Series complete sand filter systems with VariFlo valve included. The S244S is the smaller 24-inch side-mount model with 3.14 sq ft filtration area and a 1-1\/2 inch valve — suited for smaller pools and spas. The S310T2 is the 30-inch top-mount model with 4.91 sq ft and a 2-inch valve, better for larger pools with higher flow rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; font-size:15px; border:none;\"\u003eIs filter sand included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNo. Filter sand must be sourced locally. Consult the owner's manual for the specific sand amount required for the S244S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48958499520763,"sku":"S244S","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4418\/6107\/files\/ProSeries_2_4a80.jpg?v=1780986597","url":"https:\/\/clearflowpoolsupply.com\/products\/hayward-pro-series-24-inch-side-mount-sand-filter-s244s-with-1-5-variflo-valve","provider":"ClearFlow Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}