{"product_id":"28-fg-filter-aps700-mpv","title":"Astralpool APS700B Side Mount FG Sand Filter 28\" with Multiport Valve - 60028","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAstralpool APS700B Side Mount FG Sand Filter 28\" with Multiport Valve - 60028\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe keep these physically in stock for fast shipping or local pick-up, unlike most drop-shipping websites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped from VIC, NSW, WA, QLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Astralpool APS700B fibreglass media filter, 28\" tank, supplied with its side-mount multiport valve. Bobbin-wound fibreglass construction with UV-stabilised resin - non-corrosive and built for Australian outdoor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop Mount or Side Mount? Height Is the Deciding Factor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two FG ranges filter identically at the same tank size. The difference is where the multiport valve sits, and therefore how tall the installed filter is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAPV (top mount)\u003c\/strong\u003e - valve on top of the tank. Simpler plumbing, smaller footprint, but taller overall and you need clearance above the tank to service the valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAPS (side mount)\u003c\/strong\u003e - valve on the side. Built for height-restricted installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 25\" the side mount saves 100mm (850mm vs 950mm). At 28\" it saves 202mm (890mm vs 1092mm). If the filter goes under a deck, in a pump enclosure or beneath a bench, measure your headroom first - that measurement usually decides the range for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFG Range at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax flow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPV650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\" \/ 635mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.32 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e950mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPV700B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\" \/ 723mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.41 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1092mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPV800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32\" \/ 800mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.50 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e415 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPV900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\" \/ 900mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.64 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPS650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\" \/ 635mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.32 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPS700B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\" \/ 723mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.41 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e890mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch the Filter to Your Pump - Not the Other Way Around\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstralpool is explicit about this: \u003cstrong\u003ethe pump's flow rate must not exceed the filter's maximum flow rate.\u003c\/strong\u003e An oversized pump on an undersized filter pushes water through the media too fast to filter properly, channels the bed, and shortens the life of the internals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your pump's rated flow against the figures in the table above before ordering. If you are not sure what your pump delivers, send us the pump model and we will work it out with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 60028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Astralpool APS700B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: side mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank diameter: 28\" (723mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter area: 0.41 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 890mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum flow rate: 336 LPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: bobbin-wound fibreglass, UV-stabilised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternals: 1\" diameter collector arms, PVC diffuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiport valve: 6 + 1 position (filter, backwash, rinse, recirculate, waste, closed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted with pressure gauge and manual air and water purge valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode: 9317545284934\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Else You Will Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter media is supplied separately. Quantity depends on tank size - contact us with your model and we will confirm how much sand or glass media to order. You may also need barrel unions to suit your existing plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated FG Filter Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/25-tank-s-mount-fg-filter\"\u003eAPS650 FG Filter Tank Only, 25\" - 60025T\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/28-fg-filter-tank-aps700\"\u003eAPS700B FG Filter Tank Only, 28\" - 60028T\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/screw-3-8-fg-filter-drain\"\u003eDrain Screw 3\/8, FG Filter - 75950\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/nut-plastic-fg-filter-drain\"\u003eDrain Nut, Plastic, FG Filter - 75952\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/gasket-fg-filter-drain\"\u003eDrain Gasket, FG Filter - 75955\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/collector-arm-310mm-fg905\"\u003eCollector Arm 310mm, FG905 - 03010104-0003\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/pipe-fg805-905-hub-breath-pipe\"\u003eHub Breath Pipe, FG805 \/ FG905 - 03010103-0011\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the APS and APV filters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPS is side mount and APV is top mount. At the same tank size they filter identically - the side mount is 100mm to 200mm shorter installed, so it suits height-restricted spots like under a deck or inside a pump enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs filter media included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Sand or glass media is supplied separately. Contact us with your model and we will confirm the quantity required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know this filter suits my pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompare your pump's rated flow rate against the filter's maximum flow rate of 336 litres per minute. The pump must not exceed it. Send us your pump model if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy just the tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Tank-only versions are listed separately for both the side mount and top mount ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eManufacturer Catalogues, Diagrams \u0026amp; Part Numbers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Need exploded views, spare part numbers, product numbers, diagrams, or more product information? See the manufacturer catalogues below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasp.com.au\/pages\/Astralpool_Catalogue_2026\"\u003eAstralpool Catalogue 2026\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasp.com.au\/pages\/Zodiac_Catalogue_2026\"\u003eZodiac Catalogue 2026\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eImportant Before Ordering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Please ensure you order correctly. 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