CircuPool Universal25
#7 in In-GroundFull review
A low-cost way to replace a worn-out AquaRite-style system on a smaller pool (up to 25,000 gallons) without replumbing.
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2.9/5
A basic dealer-installed salt system for in-ground pools up to 30,000 gallons, for owners who don’t want automation or a salt display.
- 30,000 galRated pool size
- 1.1 lb/dayChlorine output
- 1,500 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,200)Salt level
- 3 yearsWarranty
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No store we check sells it online; the maker lists where to buy or who installs it.
Pros
- Hayward’s entry dealer salt system covers pools up to 30,000 gallons
- Keeps making chlorine across a wide salt range (1,500 to 4,500 ppm)
- Runs on low pump flow, suiting variable-speed pumps on low settings
Cons
- No salt readout, only indicator lights, so you still test salt yourself
- No automation or app control
- Not NSF/ANSI 50 certified, unlike the other AquaRite models
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its pool type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | AQR100 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Pool type | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 30,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1.1 lb/day |
| Salt level | 1,500 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,200) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | No |
| Cell | |
| Replacement cell | CCELL |
| Self-cleaning | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in |
| Controls | |
| Salt level readout | No |
| Flow sensing | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | Yes |
| Boost mode | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Voltage | 120/240 V |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Manual (effective 03/01/12): control box 3 years, parts only; cell 3 years; accessories 1 year. Sell sheet: 3 years for the system and the CCELL. The product page lists 3 years parts and 1 year labor. |
| Released | 2019 |
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