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 is the better salt chlorinator overall, rated 3.8 to 3.3. The Hayward AquaRite 925 leads on warranty. The Pentair IntelliChlor Plus30 costs $224.49 less ($1,675.50 vs $1,899.99).
Pentair IntelliChlor Plus30
#4 in In-GroundFull review
A mid-size Pentair Plus system for pools up to 30,000 gallons, best bought through a pool pro to keep the 3-year warranty.
$1,675.50
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 925 for warranty (4-year cell, 4-year control center warranty vs 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every in-ground salt chlorinator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hayward AquaRite 925 | Pentair IntelliChlor Plus30 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 chlorine output not published (neutral score used) | 34 $1,676 for 1.1 lb of chlorine a day ($1,523 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 50 chlorine output not published (neutral score used) | 27 Replacement cell $1,224 ($1,113 per lb/day) |
| 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 | 75 Salt level readout, works with pentair intellicenter, pentair intelliconnect, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch, pentair suntouch, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode |
| Certification 10% | 100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 | 100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 |
Specifications
| Hayward AquaRite 925 | Pentair IntelliChlor Plus30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 25,000 gal | 30,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | - | 1.1 lb/day |
| Salt level | 2,700 to 3,400 ppm (ideal 3,200) | 3,000 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,600) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | - | Yes |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | TCELL925 | 523730 |
| Replacement cell price | - | $1,224 |
| 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 |
| App | - | Pentair Pool (via Pentair automation) |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward Pro Logic, Pentair IntelliTouch, Polaris Eos | Pentair IntelliCenter, Pentair IntelliConnect, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch, Pentair SunTouch |
| Voltage | 120/240 V | 115/230 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. | TradeGrade product: 3 years or 10,000 operating hours, whichever comes first, when bought from and installed by a pool professional (Plus cells). Pentair's warranty page gives TradeGrade products bought online a much shorter limited warranty (60 days on the product page; 1 year, parts only, on the warranty page), so DIY online buyers get far less cover. |
| Released | 2020-03 | 2025 |