Hayward AquaRite S3 40K
#6 in Large PoolsFull review
Hayward’s flagship salt system for large in-ground pools, best bought and installed through a Hayward dealer; it can grow into Omni app control.
Amazon $2,489.99$2,489.99
The Hayward AquaRite S3 40K is the better salt chlorinator overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The Hayward AquaRite S3 40K leads on value and features. The Jandy AquaPure 1400 wins on cell cost. The Hayward AquaRite S3 40K costs $248 less ($2,489.99 vs $2,737.99).
Jandy AquaPure 1400
#13 in Large PoolsFull review
Jandy’s long-running salt system with a salt readout, for pools up to 40,000 gallons and a natural fit for homes on Jandy AquaLink automation.
$2,737.99
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 40K for value ($2,490 for 1.5 lb of chlorine a day ($1,694 per lb/day) vs $2,738 for 1.2 lb of chlorine a day ($2,190 per lb/day)) and 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).
- Choose the Jandy AquaPure 1400 for cell cost (Replacement cell $1,129 ($903 per lb/day) vs Replacement cell $1,800 ($1,224 per lb/day)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large pools salt chlorinator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hayward AquaRite S3 40K | Jandy AquaPure 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 28 $2,490 for 1.5 lb of chlorine a day ($1,694 per lb/day) | 16 $2,738 for 1.2 lb of chlorine a day ($2,190 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 22 Replacement cell $1,800 ($1,224 per lb/day) | 38 Replacement cell $1,129 ($903 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 40K | Jandy AquaPure 1400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 40,000 gal | 40,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1.5 lb/day | 1.2 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 | TCELLS340 | R0452400 |
| Replacement cell price | $1,800 | $1,129 |
| 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 | - |