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Any thoughts on the new Hayward AquaRite S3 SWG systems? My local pool place says the older model was being phased out. From what I can tell, the metal housing is now plastic (which may be better for heat related issues) and the Cell is clear instead of white plastic. I'm needing to upgrade...

Here is my board. I'm not sure which "relay" this has???

Has there been any upgrades/modifications to the Hayward AquaRite SWG system in the last 12 years? I have to replace the Thermistor 3-4 times a summer. I was curious if Hayward has fixed this issue with newer generation units. It's getting time to replace my T-Cell so thought about replacing...

Thanks everyone! That makes a lot more sense now.

I just purchased a replacement in 2020 and it was $500. How/when/why did it increase to $899? That's insane.

The pump and SWG are powered from the same breaker, so they're either both on or off at the same time.

During the season my SWG and pump stay on 24/7. Is that ok? Thanks - i will update my sign as I can.

Phew!

UPDATE: This morning I checked the unit and the Power and Generating LEDS were still lit (yay!) and the average salinity was reading 3000 - but - the instant salinity was reading 0000. Is that normal? Does it cycle on and off? I'm taking a sample to the pool store today to get tested.

I wouldn't even know which end of the soldering gun is hot even if it was plugged, lol. I had to track an intern down in the metallurgy lab the last time I need some soldering work.

I think that's just a scratch mark from my fingernail, but I will double check. Meadow- if you PM your address I'd be glad to stick it in an envelope and send it to you. - - - Updated - - - So I googled your Haward model number and found this. Is this a drop-in replacement that'll...

I will verify salt level tomorrow at the pool store since I don't have a salt water testing kit right now. As opposed to the drops, what's your thoughts on a digital salinity meter...

My original issue was that the LEDs would shut off completely after a few seconds. They'd light up on startup, then all shut off after a few seconds. Here's the diagnostics BEFORE I replaced the thermistor. Notice the LEDs aren't working. IMG 2266 - YouTube

Interesting. If the thermistor wasn't bad, what's your guess on why my SWG started "working" (supposedly) again when I replaced it?