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 rates 3.6 among large pools salt chlorinators; the Hayward AquaRite 100 rates 2.9 among in-ground ones.
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.
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 (large pools and in-ground), 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 940 | Hayward AquaRite 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $2,200 for 1.4 lb of chlorine a day ($1,517 per lb/day) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Cell cost 20% | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 75 4-year cell, 4-year control center warranty | 50 3-year cell, 3-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 | 30 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 | Hayward AquaRite 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 40,000 gal | 30,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1.4 lb/day | 1.1 lb/day |
| Salt level | 2,700 to 3,400 ppm (ideal 3,200) | 1,500 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,200) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | No |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | TCELL940 | CCELL |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Controls | ||
| Salt level readout | Yes | No |
| 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 | 120/240 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 4 years | 3 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. | 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. |
| Released | 2020-03 | 2019 |