Has anyone replaced their Hayward Turbo T-Cell-15 with a non Hayward brand? I am seeing a much cheaper model online shown in photo. I have had my pool for 10 years but have not yet changed the SWG cartridge. It is constantly blinking Check Cell since opening and I cleaned it this season before opening. This brand saves $500 from OEM Hayward and it is also “discounted” on this site. I have added 120 pounds of salt and no change in salt level along with check cell message so it is time to change.
SWG Cartridge Replacement
- Thread starter bdarling
- Start date
- Feb 6, 2015
- 6,198
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Take your Hayward cell to a pool store that can test it. Given it's 10 years old, it's probably at end of life.
The generic cells usually have a shorter life span than the OEM Hayward cells. How much are you really saving with a generic cell if the cell only lasts a few years instead of 10 years?
How are you testing your salt level?
The generic cells usually have a shorter life span than the OEM Hayward cells. How much are you really saving with a generic cell if the cell only lasts a few years instead of 10 years?
How are you testing your salt level?
I am just going by the reading on the Box for salt levels. I am not sure my water test kit does that but I will check. I am going to order a Hayward replacement. I am sure it is gone since it has blinked more and more for the past 3 years
- Feb 6, 2015
- 6,198
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
The salt reading on the SWG control panel isn't accurate. You may be better served getting yourself a Taylor K1766 salt test kit.
What test kit are you using? Add it to your signature.
What test kit are you using? Add it to your signature.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,844
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Test you salt level BEFORE installing your new cell. If u have been relying on the read out you may have way too much salt & need to dilute it - u don’t wanna fry your new cell.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,633
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
The Hayward Aquarite does not measure the salt level in the pool water. It infers it from the performance of the cell.
See Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading
See Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading
Yikes I had no idea the Aquarite box wasn’t a direct measurement. I should be fine with what I added because we drain about a foot to close and then I just added another foot to replace that. I have to look for that salt kit. Thanks!