Our PL7106 is the best after-market replacement salt cell for the Hayward T-Cell 15. So, how exactly does it compare to the OEM cell? Let’s take a look!
Pureline Aftermarket Salt Cell PL7106
- Significantly less expensive than the OEM
- Two-year warranty directly through us
- Not compatible with an automation system
Hayward T-Cell 15
- Paying twice the price for the Hayward brand
- Three-year warranty through Hayward
- Compatible with automation systems
Now that we’ve gone over the basic differences between the two, let’s take a deeper dive into each aspect.
Price
Given the massive difference in price of the two cells, one may assume that our PL7106 is made of lower quality materials than the Hayward T-Cell. Luckily enough, that’s not the case. The cell blades in our PL7106 cell are the same high-quality titanium Hayward uses in the T-Cell 15.
With no need for a middleman between manufacturing and selling directly to you, Pureline is able to cut processing fees down and keep savings in your wallet. Plus, by choosing Pureline, you aren’t paying an upcharge for a household name.
Warranty
Now, there is a difference in the length of warranty for each cell. Hayward’s T-Cell 15 has a warranty of 3 years, whereas our Pureline has a 2-year warranty. However, the warranty process is much simpler for our cell.
With the Hayward cell, if you experience issues past 30 days after the purchase date, you have to contact Hayward directly and go through their warranty process. For the Pureline cell though, you have the convenience of working with us directly, and we will walk you through troubleshooting steps and the entire warranty process with exemplary customer service.
Compatibility
The PL7106 cell contrasts with the Hayward cell in terms of compatibility because it does not work with automation. Automation systems are picky about what works with them and what doesn’t, across all aspects of a pool system. So when it comes to automation systems, you must purchase the Hayward-branded cell to be compatible.
Additionally, your software revision for the salt system must be 1.5 or higher. To check what software revision your board is, simply hit the diagnostics button until the revision number comes up. If it is 1.5 or higher, then the PL7106 will work with the system. If it is lower than 1.5, you will have to purchase the Hayward cell.
Now, while this is a Pureline salt cell, this cell is not compatible with the Pureline Crystal Pure Salt System. This is only a replacement cell for the Hayward Aquarite. The correct cell for the Crystal Pure 40K Salt System is the PL7710 replacement cell. The PL7710 is not compatible with the Hayward Aquarite salt system whatsoever.
Size
Both cells are made for the same size: up to 40,000 gallons of water.
Why Choose the PL7106?
The PL7106 is a model of genuine excellence, with convenient customer service, and it’s wallet-friendly. If you have any more questions on the PL7106, please feel free to reach out via chat, support ticket, or at our customer service line at 407-834-2200.
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