Flotide – Sand Filter SMG500 Polyester Gelcoated 50mm 10m³/h
The Flotide SMG500 is a professional-grade side-mount sand filter built from UV-resistant, gelcoated fibreglass-reinforced polyester — the same robust construction used in marine applications. Rated for a maximum flow rate of 10 m³/h and suited to pools up to 50 m³, it is an ideal choice for residential pool owners, installers, and dealers seeking a durable, low-maintenance filtration solution. The side-mount multiport valve position keeps servicing straightforward and accessible without disturbing the tank lid.
What it’s designed for
The SMG500 is engineered for private swimming pools and leisure water installations up to 50 m³ in volume. Its 0.2 m² filter area and 10 m³/h maximum throughput deliver thorough mechanical filtration using standard silica sand or glass media (100 kg required, not included). Operating at up to 2.5 bar and a maximum water temperature of 43 °C, the filter is compatible with a wide range of pool pumps using 50 mm (1½″) metric or imperial glue-socket pipework.
Build quality
The tank is moulded from gelcoated polyester — a fibreglass-reinforced composite with a smooth, UV-stable outer surface that resists yellowing and embrittlement even under prolonged direct sunlight. The mirror-smooth gelcoat inner walls discourage biofilm adhesion, keeping the media bed cleaner for longer. A transparent lid allows a quick visual check of sand levels and condition without opening the vessel, while an integrated air-release valve ensures safe and simple start-up.
Installation & fit
The six-position side-mount multiport valve (filter, backwash, rinse, recirculate, waste, closed) is mounted laterally on the tank body, giving clear access for valve adjustment and backwashing without removing the lid or disturbing pipework above. Connections are 50 mm / 1½″ and accept both metric and imperial glue sockets, making the SMG500 straightforward to integrate into new builds or retrofits across European plumbing standards. At 18.3 kg (tank only, without sand), the unit can be manoeuvred and positioned by a single installer before media loading.
Additional information
| Brand: | Flotide |
|---|---|
| Model / Type: | SMG500 |
| Weight: | 18.3 kg |
| Diameter: | 516 mm |
| Max flow rate: | 10 m³/h |
| Sand capacity: | 100 kg |
| Filter area: | 0.2 m² |
| Material: | polyester gelcoated |
| Colour: | green |
| Pressure: | 2,5 bar |
| Connection: | metric/imperial glue socket |
| Max temperature: | 43 °C |
| Part type: | Flotide Sand Filter Polyester Gelcoated 50 Mm / 1 1/2" Metric/Imperial Glue Socket 2,5Bar Green Type Smg500 |
In details
- Suits pools up to 50 m³ at 10 m³/h flow rate
- UV-resistant gelcoat resists yellowing and cracking long-term
- Side-mount valve enables quick backwash without disturbing pipework
- Dual metric/imperial 50 mm socket fits most European installations
- Transparent lid allows sand-level inspection without opening tank
- Sand media (100 kg) must be purchased and loaded separately
- Bulky once filled; professional installation strongly recommended
