My salt cell has stopped working and I’m researching to buy a new one. I currently have a 15 but I’m seeing the 9 is a little cheaper and it will service pools up to 25,000 gallons. My pool is roughly speaking a 20,000. So I’m confused why the builder would use the 15 to begin with. Anyways can anyone assure me that the 9 will work? I’m thinking it should be fine but I’m not an expert on this stuff. Thanks!
Hayward T-Cell 9 vs. T-Cell 15
- Thread starter razorhawgfan
- Start date
- May 3, 2007
- 18,067
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
The larger cell is usually a better deal economically because the T-15 will last longer.
The T-9 would have to be less than 60% of the T-15 cost to make it worthwhile but that does not include any extra pump runtime either.
Hayward SWCG Cell Specifications
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The T-9 would have to be less than 60% of the T-15 cost to make it worthwhile but that does not include any extra pump runtime either.
Hayward SWCG Cell Specifications
| CELL | GALLONS | LBS/DAY | LIFETIME CL LBS(1) | LIFETIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Cell-3 | 15,000 | 0.53 | 210 | |
| T-3 | 15,000 | 0.53 | 193 | 364 days at 100% or 8,736 hours at 100% |
| T-Cell-5 | 20,000 | 0.636 to 0.784 | ||
| T-5 | 20,000 | 0.636 to 0.784 | ||
| T-Cell-9 (925) Extended Life | 25,000 | 0.98 | 480 | |
| T-9 | 25,000 | 0.98 | 354 | 361 days at 100% or 8,664 hours at 100% |
| T-15 | 40,000 | 1.47 | 580 | 362 days at 100% or 8,688 hours at 100% |
| T-Cell-15 (940) Extended life | 40,000 | 1.47 | 725 |
Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading
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- Feb 6, 2015
- 7,807
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
We recommend a SWG to be rated for at least 2 times the pool volume.
The rating listed for a cell is if run at 100% 24/7.
Stick with the T-15 cell for your 20k gallon pool.
The rating listed for a cell is if run at 100% 24/7.
Stick with the T-15 cell for your 20k gallon pool.