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Blue Wave FlowXtreme CottonTails Filter Media 1.5-lbs Bag (Replaces 50-lbs Sand)

NE4508

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Key Specs

1.5 lb polyethylene filter media that replaces 50 lb of sand and filters to 3 micron.

Weight
1.5 lb
Replaces
50 lb of sand
Filtration
3 micron
Material
100% polyethylene

The FlowXtreme CottonTails Filter Media 1.5-lbs Bag (Replaces 50-lbs Sand) from Blue Wave is what turns still water into clean water — the pump moves it, the filter catches what is in it.

Features & benefits

  • Available in 1 option: 1.5-lbs
  • 1 orderable part number, each stocked and dropshipped direct from Blue Wave
  • Ships by parcel carrier
  • Freight is already inside the price you see; no surprise shipping line at checkout

Who it's for

  • Owners replacing a failed or undersized pump
  • Anyone chasing cloudy water they cannot clear by hand
  • Buyers upgrading to cut running cost

Before you order

Confirm the size and configuration against your own measurements before ordering — these are made to size and are not returnable once opened.

Specifications not listed on this page have not been confirmed with the supplier and are deliberately left blank rather than guessed.

Key Features

  • Filters to 3 micron
  • 1.5 lb replaces 50 lb of sand
  • Backwash only at 25 PSI
  • Keeps sand out of the pool
  • Light and easy to handle

What's Included

  • 1.5 lb FlowXtreme CottonTails filter media (bag)

About the Brand

Blue Wave Products is based in Batavia, Illinois, and started more than 33 years ago as a pool chemical company. Today it makes and distributes above-ground pool kits, pool accessories and equipment, home table games and saunas, shipping from its warehouse in the Chicagoland area.

Filtration

Filtration Rating
3 micron
Sand Equivalent
Replaces 50 lb of sand
Backwash
When pressure reaches 25 PSI

Construction

Material
100% polyethylene strands

Ordering

Weight
1.5 lb bag
Part Number
NE4508

Warranty

Warranty
90-day limited

Blue Wave covers this product with a 90-day limited warranty from the date of the original retail purchase, covering repair or replacement of defective parts. Shipping, insurance and labor are not covered.

The warranty states the product is not intended for institutional or commercial use; such use voids it.

  • Free standard shipping on most orders in the lower 48
  • Authorized dealer, full manufacturer warranty
  • Price match on identical in-stock items
  • Real pool experts on the phone: (817) 587-4397
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Financing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use our Request a Quote page and include the product, configuration, intended use, and delivery ZIP code. We reply within 12 business hours. You can also call or text us at (817) 587-4397.

Yes — pay by wire transfer or Zelle and save 5% on your entire order. Those methods carry no card processing fees, so we pass the savings straight to you.

Yes, on most orders. Free standard shipping is included on most orders delivered within the United States. Some oversized or freight-only items are quoted for your delivery address — the product page will tell you before you buy.

Yes. Orders under $1,000 split into 4 interest-free payments with Shop Pay. Larger orders — most of our equipment — split into 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24 monthly payments at 0%–36% APR depending on your credit. Checking your options at checkout does not affect your credit score.

Most eligible products have a 30-calendar-day return-request window. Written return authorization is required — do not ship a return before approval. Return freight on oversized items is at the buyer's cost and can be substantial.

Coverage follows the applicable manufacturer's warranty. We are an authorized dealer for the brands we carry and can help route eligible warranty claims. Contact us with your order number, product details, and photos of the issue.

Yes. We match the total delivered price for an identical in-stock item from an authorized U.S. retailer, before purchase or within 7 days after. Call or text (817) 587-4397 or email hello@pooldirectsupply.com to request a match.