Current Hayward salt chlorination models?

[SplashDIY]

I need to choose a controller and salt cell for a 25,000 gallon in-ground pool. I am following a discussed practice of seeking out a system that is rated to go to 40,000 gal capacity. I will stick with the Hayward line, despite the non-existent communications from them during the failure of a newly-installed pump on another project....

What I find confusing is the Hayward website. It has been poorly organized any time I have tried to use it for product research. The 'compare' function doesn't accomplish anything at all.

Does anyone on the forum understand the current line-up of Hayward models that suit this chlorine generation task? If you could write up a brief comparison, that would be so appreciated. (By the way, I am coupling the chosen unit with a 1.65 HP Hayward VS Super Pump).

I am seeking to monitor/control chlorine levels only. If it wasn't too much of a lift, it would be good to be able to oversee the system remotely, as for this pool I can be away for up to a month at a time over summer. I am not interested in having any capacity to add other control functions at a later time (eg : pH control).

(During research, I am seeing information about 'turbo cells' and 'low salt' systems - are these terms relevant to this discussion at all?)

All the best!

 

[ajw22]

For a SWG only system you want…

AquaRite w/40,000 Gallon TurboCell

Hayward provides clear, soft water and the most convenient sanitization method on the market to millions of pool owners around the world.

hayward.com

Low salt caters to some localities that have put limitations on salt levels that can be discharged.

TurboCell is Haywards branding of their latest copied cells to try and get away from Chinese clone cells that are being sold.

 

[Homebrewale]

There are two models. There is the one that @ajw22 posted. It's the model available from online stores and other places. Then there is the Hayward Aquarite S3 40k that is being sold through Hayward authorized dealers. From what I can tell, it's Hayward's attempt to keep sales through dealers and prevent third party cells. Replacement cells are supposedly only available through a dealer and not online. I did find one dealer selling them online.

 

[SplashDIY]

Great information, thank you. During research, I came across this alternative cell : 'Platinum Edition replacement salt cell', (model GRC-15) available through saltpoolstore. They sell it for $360 with a 5 year warranty. Does anyone on these forums have any feedback on their durability? (that's less than ½ the price of the OEM Hayward cell).

 

[mknauss]

Do a quick search of the forum for that supplier. Not sure I would buy from them.