AquaRite vs. AquaRite 900

[Matteroski]

Good afternoon everyone,

I am going to have our PB add a SWG into our pool build. We are going with Hayward equipment and I am trying to determine the difference between the AquaRite and the AquaRite 900. I would appreciate any information you may have. Our pool will be a freeform 30.5 X 21 with an 83 perimeter and 406 Sq Ft. It should be just under 20K (based on my best estimate) gallons. Based on what I have read on here about upsizing your cell I plan to go with the 40K gallon cell.

Thanks for any feedback!

 

[jblizzle]

I had not seen the 900 before. From what I am reading, it just includes a "long-lasting" cell and has a 4yr instead of 3yr warranty.
Whether that is worth it I guess depends on the the cost delta.

I agree to go with the 40k cell though

 

[JamesW]

The Aquarite model number AQR940 comes with an extended life TCELL940 that is similar to the T-15 cell.

The TCELL940 has a rated lifetime output of about 1.25 x and a 4 year warranty vs a 3 year warranty.

Both of these suggest a value of about 1.25 to 1.33 x for the 900 series over the regular series. If the cost is less than 1.25x, it's worth considering.

For new installation, I recommend automation (ProLogic or AquaPlus) and a variable speed pump.

Note: AquaPlus is a base model of Prologic that comes with a cell.

 

[Matteroski]

The Aquarite model number AQR940 comes with an extended life TCELL940 that is similar to the T-15 cell.

The TCELL940 has a rated lifetime output of about 1.25 x and a 4 year warranty vs a 3 year warranty.

Both of these suggest a value of about 1.25 to 1.33 x for the 900 series over the regular series. If the cost is less than 1.25x, it's worth considering.

For new installation, I recommend automation (ProLogic or AquaPlus) and a variable speed pump.

Note: AquaPlus is a base model of Prologic that comes with a cell.

Thanks! We are doing a Hayward 2.7 VS pump and currently have the Omnilogic included. Is it necessary to upgrade to Prologic with a SWG?

 

[JamesW]

Ok, since you have OmniLogic, all you need to do is add a cell.

The T-Cell940 makes the same amount of chlorine per day as the T-15. If the price is close, get the tcell940. If it's a big difference, get the T15.

 

[jblizzle]

Well, you need the cell and the install kit (unions and flow switch). The Omnilogic includes the SWG power source and controller, so you do not need the "AquaRite" which includes the controller.

 

[Matteroski]

Ok, since you have OmniLogic, all you need to do is add a cell.

The T-Cell940 makes the same amount of chlorine per day as the T-15. If the price is close, get the tcell940. If it's a big difference, get the T15.

Thanks! Since we already have the Omniloginc included in our proposal and that limits the addition items need for the SWG then does it seem overpriced if the PB comes back with approx $1500 to add the SWG?

 

[ping]

That cell tends to retail for $700-800 bucks, while the T-15 cell goes for $450ish. Include a bit of labor for a new install and go from there.

 

[JamesW]

The OmniLogic base comes with the chlorinator. So, you don't need a separate chlorinator. All you need to do is add a cell and flow switch in a T into the plumbing and plug it into the OmniLogic base panel.

The cell and flow switch might add about $500 and installation should be included with a new installation since they're plumbing everything anyway.

OmniLogic | Automation | In Ground Pool Automation - Hayward Pool Products

 

[Pool_Medic]

The 900 is Hayward’s way of trying to help B&M guys. Many years of complaints have lead to this. You will always pay more for these as online stores are not supposed to be able to sell them.

 

[Matteroski]

Thanks everyone for helping square me away. I went back to the PB and explained what I expected and the price was actually only $500 to add the cell, switch and tee. He told me I would have to sign a saltwater waiver because of how corrosive salt is on everything. I told him that was fine as based on my research (TFP!!!!) the real issue is not salt, which happens to also be present in traditional chlorine pools, but instead high PH (naturally higher with SWG) that is not corrected and that most issues come from folks not monitoring their water chemistry like they should. And let’s face it PBs will use water chemistry as the first excuse to say something is not covered under warranty no matter what system you have.

 

[JamesW]

I don't think that signing a waiver is a good idea. What will it exclude from warranty?

Hayward isn't going to void warranty coverage on the equipment because you use salt.

Is this going to be a plaster pool?

If yes, what plaster?