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
3.7/5
Hayward’s current dealer-installed salt system for small in-ground pools, with a salt readout and pump control built in.
- 15,000 galRated pool size
- 0.5 lb/dayChlorine output
- 1,200 to 8,000 ppm (ideal 3,200)Salt level
- 3 yearsWarranty
See it at Hayward
No store we check sells it online; the maker lists where to buy or who installs it.
Pros
- Shows the salt level and shuts itself down in cold or very hot water, protecting the cell
- Runs a Hayward variable-speed pump and a heater on its own, without separate automation
- Accepts wide salt swings (1,200 to 8,000 ppm) before it stops making chlorine
Cons
- Sold through pool pros; online prices are scarce and warranty is best with a Hayward partner install
- App control needs the extra Omni upgrade kit
- Low output (0.53 lb/day) for its 15,000-gallon rating
The Hayward AquaRite S3 family
Every Hayward AquaRite S3 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated pool size | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward AquaRite S3 15K (this one) | 15,000 gal | 3.7/5 | - |
| Hayward AquaRite S3 25K | 25,000 gal | 3.3/5 | $2,199.95 |
| Hayward AquaRite S3 40K | 40,000 gal | 3.3/5 | $2,489.99 |
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 | AQRS315 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Pool type | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 15,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 0.5 lb/day |
| Salt level | 1,200 to 8,000 ppm (ideal 3,200) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes |
| Cell | |
| Replacement cell | TCELLS315 |
| Self-cleaning | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in |
| Controls | |
| Salt level readout | Yes |
| Flow sensing | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | Yes |
| Boost mode | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module |
| App | Hayward OmniLogic |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward Omni |
| Voltage | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 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. |
| Released | 2022-03 |
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