Hayward AquaRite 925
#1 in In-GroundFull review
A dealer-installed salt system for mid-size in-ground pools that want a longer warranty than the S3 and already have, or don’t need, automation.
$1,899.99
The Hayward AquaRite 925 rates 3.8 among in-ground salt chlorinators; the Hayward AquaTrol rates 2.4 among above-ground ones. The Hayward AquaTrol costs $730.99 less ($1,169 vs $1,899.99).
Hayward AquaTrol
#8 in Above-GroundFull review
Hayward’s salt system for above-ground pools up to 18,000 gallons, easy to install yourself but costly for its size and short on warranty.
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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 above-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 925 | Hayward AquaTrol |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 chlorine output not published (neutral score used) | 32 $1,169 for 0.8 lb of chlorine a day ($1,559 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 50 chlorine output not published (neutral score used) | 27 Replacement cell $829 ($1,105 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 925 | Hayward AquaTrol | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | Above-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 25,000 gal | 18,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | - | 0.8 lb/day |
| Salt level | 2,700 to 3,400 ppm (ideal 3,200) | 2,700 to 3,400 ppm (ideal 3,200) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | No |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | TCELL925 | W3GLX-CELL-5 |
| Replacement cell price | - | $829 |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in | 1.5 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 | 120 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. | Manual (effective 03/01/12): AquaTrol 1 year, residential; Hayward's product page: 1 year parts, no labor. A replacement GLX-CELL-5 bought alone carries 3 years (TurboCell sell sheet). |
| Released | 2020-03 | - |