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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?

I'm not having to solder the thermistor on anymore, thank God. An engineer at worth with the same SWG gave me a pair of connectors that have a tiny screw to clamp the thermistor in place. We just left the old thermistor's legs soldered into place to give us something to clamp the new one to.I...

Ah ok, thanks for clearing that up. Btw - is it just expected that a new thermistor needs to be installed every summer, or even multiple times per season? Is this a design flaw in the AquaRite SWG? Is there any known ways to fix it? Maybe a small CPU cooling fan or something? Would putting my...

I'm learning a lot today. What does "both polarities" mean? Is that different than pressing the diagnostics button until the salt level is displayed?

Pardon my ignorance, but by "shows open line" does that mean a reading of 0 resistance? How do I put a current of 8 amps through it? I'm assuming that needs specially electrical equipment?

Thanks, I will check out the Taylor K-1766. I also printed the SWCG guide in your link, thanks for all the help! Btw, once I get my multi-meter in tomorrow, what am I checking the thermistor for? Or what values should I be hoping it reads?

Can you explain what you mean "check instant salinity in both polarities"? AFAIK, the salinity was adequate when the SWG started having issues. I haven't added salt in over a month and just now got around to replacing the thermistor and turning it back on, so the salt is reading low as expected.

I'm not an electronics guru so will something like this work for a Multimeter? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ISAMUA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Can you explain what the multimeter is doing and how it pertains to the thermistor? What am I checking for, what's it telling...

So I installed a new thermistor last night even though the old one didn't look damaged or cracked and everything appears to be working now. Here's the old thermistor. And here is the display after I popped the new thermistor in. All LEDs seem to be working and the salt level is reading...

I will try and get these tonight, thank you. One question - for diagnostics, are those the numbers displayed each time you click the "diagnostic" button?

I'm trying to troubleshoot our Aquarite SWG. I replaced the thermistor early this spring and it was working great up until recently. Now there seems to be another problem with the LEDs not staying lit (they turn off after a few minutes post-startup) and the unit isn't generating chlorine. I...

I built an outdoor shower from stock galv pipe at Lowe's last summer... it's way more sturdy than any off-the-shelf outdoor shower solution I could find. I just keep it inline with a garden hose that stays on all season long. It's awesome for showering off after mowing the grass and the kids...

Very cool. If you don't mind me asking, how much did it end up costing you for deck prep and paint work altogether? Also, how slippery is it? Once painted, is it no longer susceptible to stains and mildew?