Hayward AquaRite S3 15K
#2 in In-GroundFull review
Hayward’s current dealer-installed salt system for small in-ground pools, with a salt readout and pump control built in.
The Hayward AquaRite S3 15K is the better salt chlorinator overall, rated 3.7 to 2.8. The Hayward AquaRite S3 15K leads on features.
Jandy AquaPure 700
#12 in In-GroundFull review
The small AquaPure for pools or spas up to 12,000 gallons; worth it mainly for homes already on Jandy AquaLink.
$2,298.99
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 S3 15K for features (Salt level readout, optional wi-fi module, works with hayward omni, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode vs Salt level readout, works with jandy aqualink, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode).
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 S3 15K | Jandy AquaPure 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 0 $2,299 for 0.6 lb of chlorine a day ($3,678 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) | 13 Replacement cell $889 ($1,422 per lb/day) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty |
| Features 20% | 90 Salt level readout, optional wi-fi module, works with hayward omni, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode | 75 Salt level readout, works with jandy aqualink, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode |
| Certification 10% | 100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 | 100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 |
Specifications
| Hayward AquaRite S3 15K | Jandy AquaPure 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 15,000 gal | 12,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 0.5 lb/day | 0.6 lb/day |
| Salt level | 1,200 to 8,000 ppm (ideal 3,200) | 3,000 to 3,500 ppm |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | - | Yes |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | TCELLS315 | R0452300 |
| Replacement cell price | - | $889 |
| 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 | Optional module | No |
| App | Hayward OmniLogic | iAquaLink (via Jandy AquaLink) |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward Omni | Jandy AquaLink |
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Hayward's brochure gives AquaRite S3 a 3-year warranty, longer when sold and installed by a Totally Hayward partner; the product page lists 3 years parts and 1 year labor. Cells (TurboCell) carry 3 years. Accessories 1 year; commercial use 1 year. | Complete system (power center 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. |
| Also sold as | - | Jandy PureLink (power center for AquaLink automation) |
| Released | 2022-03 | - |