Hayward AquaRite 100
#9 in In-GroundFull review
A basic dealer-installed salt system for in-ground pools up to 30,000 gallons, for owners who don’t want automation or a salt display.
The Hayward AquaRite 100 rates 2.9 among in-ground salt chlorinators; the CircuPool CORE35 rates 2.9 among large pools ones.
CircuPool CORE35
#17 in Large PoolsFull review
The simplest CircuPool to install yourself on pools up to 35,000 gallons, with a longer full warranty than the RJ line, but no salt readout.
Amazon $1,645 CircuPool $1,595$1,595
Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different pool type classes (in-ground and large pools), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own pool type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Hayward AquaRite 100 | CircuPool CORE35 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 48 $1,595 for 1.4 lb of chlorine a day ($1,139 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) | 69 Replacement cell $737 ($526 per lb/day) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty | 25 2-year cell, 2-year control center warranty |
| Features 20% | 30 Cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode | 30 Cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode |
| Certification 10% | 0 Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50 | 0 Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50 |
Specifications
| Hayward AquaRite 100 | CircuPool CORE35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 30,000 gal | 35,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1.1 lb/day | 1.4 lb/day |
| Salt level | 1,500 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,200) | 3,000 to 4,000 ppm (ideal 3,500) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | No | No |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | CCELL | CORE35-4300-8A-1RC |
| Replacement cell price | - | $737 |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Controls | ||
| Salt level readout | No | No |
| Flow sensing | Flow switch | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Boost mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Voltage | 120/240 V | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Manual (effective 03/01/12): control box 3 years, parts only; cell 3 years; accessories 1 year. Sell sheet: 3 years for the system and the CCELL. The product page lists 3 years parts and 1 year labor. | Sold as an 8-year limited warranty, prorated: parts free in years 1-2, then supplied at 40% (year 3), 60% (year 4) and 80% (years 5-8) of base price. No labor or shipping. DIY installation keeps the warranty. Commercial use: 1 year. |
| Released | 2019 | - |