Pentair Triton® C-3 30" High Capacity Fiberglass Side Mount Sand Filter TR100C-3 Black
The Pentair Triton® C-3 30" High Capacity Fiberglass Side Mount Sand Filter (TR100C-3) is the black-finish version of the Triton C commercial sand filter at 30-inch diameter — same proven Glas®Lok fiberglass construction, multi-diffuser system, 3-inch flange connections, and 4.91 sq ft capacity as the Almond TR100C, in a black tank color.
Patented Glas®Lok one-piece fiberglass-reinforced tank with UV-resistant surface finish, multi-diffuser for up to 20 GPM per sq ft, standard 3-inch flange connections, 8-inch sand access opening, and full 2-inch drain. Requires 450 lb of sand and 150 lb of pea gravel (not included). ANSI Standard 50 certified. Backed by a 2-year warranty.
Note: Filter sand (450 lb), pea gravel (150 lb), and backwash valve are not included. Professional installation required.
Key Features
Black Tank Color
Black finish for applications where the Triton C-3 black color is specified or preferred over the standard Almond TR100C.
30" Glas®Lok Fiberglass Tank
4.91 sq ft commercial filtration area in the same construction as the TR100C Almond.
Multi-Diffuser System
Multiple diverters for commercial flow rates up to 20 GPM per sq ft.
3" Flange Connections
Standard 3-inch flange connections for commercial plumbing.
8" Sand Access / Full 2" Drain
Wide 8-inch opening for easy sand bed access and full 2-inch drain port.
50 PSI / ANSI 50 / 2-Year Warranty
Certified commercial performance with Pentair's 2-year warranty.
Who It's For
- Commercial pool operators who specify the Triton C-3 30-inch filter in black
- Installations where black equipment aesthetics are required or preferred
- Same commercial applications as the TR100C — aquatic facilities, hotels, community pools requiring 30-inch capacity
Specifications
Performance
| Filtration Area | 4.91 sq ft |
| Max Flow Rate | Up to 20 GPM/sq ft (commercial) |
| Max Operating Pressure | 50 PSI |
Filter Media
| Sand Required | 450 lb (not included) |
| Pea Gravel Required | 150 lb (not included) |
Tank & Plumbing
| Tank Material | Glas®Lok Fiberglass-Reinforced |
| Tank Diameter | 30 in |
| Tank Color | Black |
| Connections | 3 in Flange (Standard) |
| Drain | Full 2 in |
| Sand Access Opening | 8 in |
| Mount Style | Side Mount |
Physical
| Product Weight | 65 lb |
| Shipping Dimensions | 31.5 × 31.5 × 37.5 in |
Approvals & Warranty
| Certifications | ANSI Standard 50 Certified |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
What's in the Box
- Pentair Triton C-3 30" Sand Filter Tank (TR100C-3) — Black
- User Manual
Note: Filter sand (450 lb), pea gravel (150 lb), and backwash valve are not included. Professional installation required.
Warranty
The Pentair Triton C-3 TR100C-3 comes with a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Clearflow Pool Supply is an authorized Pentair dealer and will assist with any warranty service needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the TR100C-3 (Black) and the TR100C (Almond)?
The TR100C-3 and TR100C are identical in all performance specifications — both are 30-inch Triton C commercial sand filters with 4.91 sq ft of area, 3-inch flange connections, multi-diffuser, and 2-year warranty. The only difference is tank color: TR100C-3 is Black, TR100C is Almond. Choose based on your installation's aesthetic specification.