Water capacity for SWG replacement

[Ninjamom2]

I have a Hayward Aquarite Pro SWG that is just about 8 years old and it no longer seems to generate chlorine. It’s had a good run, but my assumption is it’s time to replace the cell. Our pool company originally installed a Turbo Cell T-15 for up to 40,000 gallons. Our pool is 14,500 gallons. Is there any benefit to replacing with the higher capacity? Would the higher capacity have given us a longer lifespan? We are in Illinois so the pool runs from June-October.

The price difference is fairly significant for the replacement cells (~$900 for the 40k gallon, ~$650 for 25k gallon, ~$450 for 15k gallon). Thanks!

 

[TinFoilHat]

The T-15 is perfect for your use. Yes, the pricing now is abysmal.

 

[Newdude]

It's easy to calculate the lifespan gained verses the cost increase. Hayward isn't great but the circupool clones usually do much better.

For folks with single speed pumps, the electricity used with considerably less runtime needed can make a big difference. For the VS folks, less runtime needed can still be nice as a possible option.

 

[TinFoilHat]

I'm switching from the T-15 to Circupool myself. Just waiting for it to get here.