Re: Hayward Salt and swim
The cell in these units is very small. The cells that Hayward has for their Auqarite and Aqualogic units are warrantied for either 1 year or 3 years (you pay more for the longer warranty). Usual lifespan for these cells is 5 years or more (as are most SWCG cells). However, the replacement cells cost as much as an entire salt and swim init.
The salt and swim seems to be an entry level unit designed for easy self installation and easy cell replacement. However, the marketing model seems to be the one that King Gillette devised many years ago when he developed the safety razor...Give them the razor very cheaply so they keep having to buy the blades at a high profit.
Personally, I would spend a bit more and get an Aquarite (or a similar unit from Autopilot, WaterMaid, CompuPool, or Pentair)
Retired pool store and commercial pool maintenance guy.
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