Hayward AquaRite T-3 (W3AQR3)
#11 in In-GroundFull review
The cheapest Hayward salt system you can buy online for small in-ground pools, best for owners who install it themselves and accept a 1-year warranty.
Amazon $1,799$1,799
The Hayward AquaRite T-3 (W3AQR3) is the better salt chlorinator overall, rated 2.9 to 2.8. The Hayward AquaRite T-3 (W3AQR3) leads on cell cost. The Hayward AquaRite T-3 (W3AQR3) costs $499.99 less ($1,799 vs $2,298.99).
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 T-3 (W3AQR3) for cell cost (Replacement cell $699 ($1,165 per lb/day) vs Replacement cell $889 ($1,422 per lb/day)).
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 T-3 (W3AQR3) | Jandy AquaPure 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $1,799 for 0.6 lb of chlorine a day ($2,998 per lb/day) | 0 $2,299 for 0.6 lb of chlorine a day ($3,678 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 24 Replacement cell $699 ($1,165 per lb/day) | 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% | 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 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 T-3 (W3AQR3) | Jandy AquaPure 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 15,000 gal | 12,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 0.6 lb/day | 0.6 lb/day |
| Salt level | 2,700 to 3,400 ppm (ideal 3,200) | 3,000 to 3,500 ppm |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | - | Yes |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | W3T-CELL-3 | R0452300 |
| Replacement cell price | $699 | $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 | No | No |
| App | - | iAquaLink (via Jandy AquaLink) |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward Pro Logic, Pentair IntelliTouch, Polaris Eos | Jandy AquaLink |
| Voltage | 120/240 V | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | 3 years on the dealer-sold versions (AQR3XLCUL and siblings) bought from and installed by a pool professional; the online-sold W3AQR versions carry 1 year (manual, effective 03/01/12; Hayward's W3AQR15 page: 1 year parts, no labor). A replacement W3T cell bought alone carries 3 years parts. | 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 | AQR3 (Hayward Expert Line, dealer-sold) | Jandy PureLink (power center for AquaLink automation) |