Hayward AquaRite 940
#1 in Large PoolsFull review
For large in-ground pools on Pro Logic, IntelliTouch or Eos automation, with a four-year warranty, bought through a pool pro.
$2,199.99
The Hayward AquaRite 940 is the better salt chlorinator overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The Hayward AquaRite 940 leads on warranty, certification and features. The CircuPool RJ45+ wins on value. The CircuPool RJ45+ costs $504.99 less ($1,695 vs $2,199.99).
CircuPool RJ45+
#14 in Large PoolsFull review
A straightforward DIY salt system for pools up to about 45,000 gallons that shows the salt level on its screen; the warranty is shorter than the 7-year headline suggests.
Amazon $1,745 CircuPool $1,695$1,695
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hayward AquaRite 940 for warranty (4-year cell, 4-year control center warranty vs 1-year cell, 1-year control center warranty), certification (Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 vs Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50) and features (Salt level readout, works with hayward pro logic, pentair intellitouch, polaris eos, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode vs Salt level readout, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode).
- Choose the CircuPool RJ45+ for value ($1,695 for 1.9 lb of chlorine a day ($892 per lb/day) vs $2,200 for 1.4 lb of chlorine a day ($1,517 per lb/day)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large pools salt chlorinator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hayward AquaRite 940 | CircuPool RJ45+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $2,200 for 1.4 lb of chlorine a day ($1,517 per lb/day) | 60 $1,695 for 1.9 lb of chlorine a day ($892 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) | 89 Replacement cell $699 ($368 per lb/day) |
| Warranty 20% | 75 4-year cell, 4-year control center warranty | 0 1-year cell, 1-year control center warranty |
| Features 20% | 75 Salt level readout, works with hayward pro logic, pentair intellitouch, polaris eos, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode | 55 Salt level readout, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode |
| Certification 10% | 100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 | 0 Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50 |
Specifications
| Hayward AquaRite 940 | CircuPool RJ45+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 40,000 gal | 45,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1.4 lb/day | 1.9 lb/day |
| Salt level | 2,700 to 3,400 ppm (ideal 3,200) | 3,000 to 4,000 ppm (ideal 3,500) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | No |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | TCELL940 | RJ45N-3300-7A-1RC |
| Replacement cell price | - | $699 |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Controls | ||
| Salt level readout | Yes | Yes |
| Flow sensing | Flow switch | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Boost mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward Pro Logic, Pentair IntelliTouch, Polaris Eos | - |
| Voltage | 120/240 V | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 4 years | 1 years |
| Warranty terms | Manual (effective 02/12/16) and brochure: 4 years on AquaRite 900 series, residential, original owner; accessories 1 year, commercial use 1 year. Hayward's product page lists 3 years parts and 1 year labor. No labor or shipping under the manual's terms. | Sold as a 7-year limited warranty, but it is prorated: parts free in year 1, then supplied at 20% (year 2), 40% (year 3), 60% (year 4) and 80% (years 5-7) of base price, covering the control module and cell. No labor or shipping. DIY installation keeps the warranty (CircuPool sells direct online). Commercial use: 1 year. |
| Released | 2020-03 | - |