Jandy TruClear
#9 in Large PoolsFull review
A simple, cheaper-to-maintain Jandy salt system for pools up to 35,000 gallons, best bought and installed by a local pool store to keep the warranty.
Amazon $1,467.99$1,467.99
The Jandy TruClear rates 3.2 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 | Jandy TruClear | Hayward AquaRite 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $1,468 for 1 lb of chlorine a day ($1,513 per lb/day) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Cell cost 20% | 58 Replacement cell $618 ($637 per lb/day) | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty |
| Features 20% | 40 Works with jandy aqualink, 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
| Jandy TruClear | Hayward AquaRite 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 35,000 gal | 30,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1 lb/day | 1.1 lb/day |
| Salt level | 3,000 to 3,500 ppm (ideal 3,000) | 1,500 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,200) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | No |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | Yes | - |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | R0693900 | CCELL |
| Replacement cell price | $618 | - |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Controls | ||
| Salt level readout | No | No |
| Flow sensing | Gas sensor | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | No | Yes |
| Boost mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| App | iAquaLink (via Jandy AquaLink) | - |
| Automation compatibility | Jandy AquaLink | - |
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 120/240 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Complete system (controller and cell bought and installed together): 3 years; a replacement cell bought later: 1 year. Jandy gives no warranty on products bought over the internet or through e-commerce, and requires professional installation where local codes call for it. Jandy sells TruClear only through local pool stores. | 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 | 2016-09 | 2019 |