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Hayward AquaRite S3 (40K)

Salt Cell

Model: W3AQR15

Salt chlorinator for pools up to 40,000 gallons. Includes T-15 cell. Smart features with Omni integration.

Specifications

pool sizeup to 40,000 gallons
salt range2700-3400 ppm
cell life~10,000 hours

Common Replacement Parts

Part NumberNameCategoryNotesShop
T-CELL-15TurboCell T-15 (40K)cellReplacement cell. Clean with acid wash every 3-6 months. Typical lifespan 3-5 years in DFW.Search in Shop
T-CELL-9TurboCell T-9 (25K)cellSmaller replacement cell for pools under 25K gallons.Search in Shop
GLX-FLO-RPFlow SwitchsensorReplace if 'No Flow' error persists after cleaning cell and verifying pump operation.Search in Shop
GLX-SALTMETERSalt Meter PCBboardIf salt reading is inaccurate after recalibration, replace this board.Search in Shop

Troubleshooting

Check Salt light on

Possible Causes

  • Low salt (below 2700 ppm)
  • Bad salt sensor
  • Cold water below 60°F

How to Fix

Test salt independently. Add salt if low. In winter, cell won't generate below 60°F — this is normal in DFW winters.

Inspect Cell light on

Possible Causes

  • Calcium buildup on cell plates

How to Fix

Remove cell. Soak in 4:1 water/muriatic acid for 5-10 minutes. Rinse. Reinstall.

No chlorine output

Possible Causes

  • Dead cell
  • Low salt
  • Flow switch failure

How to Fix

Check flow switch (GLX-FLO-RP). Test cell voltage. If cell reads 0 amps at 100% output, replace cell (T-CELL-15).

Schematic & Parts

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Free checklist

The DFW month-by-month pool checklist

What it covers (12 months · 76 tasks · 12 marked critical):

  • Freeze nights (January and December): keep the pump running, and what to drain if the power goes out
  • The March opening: test everything, brush, shock, then balance alkalinity, pH and calcium
  • Summer: testing two or three times a week, the weekly shock, and what to do after rain or a party
  • Fall leaves, and easing the chemistry down for winter
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