Optimum Pool Technologies Simple Cell Replacement Salt Cell Up to 40,000 Gallon

Figured this is a big enough ticket item to write a review for since most of us check the reviews before buying. The install was not difficult at all, it took less than 10 minutes. Some had issues with it leaking, however the one I recieved was threaded correctly. The key to threading it to a watertight seal is getting the pvc above and below the cell to line up perfectly before tightening. 1 person holding the alignment flat and tight would help, but I did it myself using towels to brace the bottom piping. Only took 3 tries to get it watertight under pressure using the supplied new O-rings. Plumbers tape would have been the next step if needed. The cell has been running continually for 3 weeks, the hayward box read the chlorine and salt levels correctly at startup without having to recalibrate. My generator is about 4 years old so not the newest model. The chlorine level adjusts proper when using the dial, and all other chemistry is spot on. So for $450 instead of $900, so far this is the way to go. We will see about lifespan down the road.

I was on the fence about buying this as many of the reviews were complaints about the salt cell not working correctly and complaints about the seller being less than helpful when there were issues. But I thought, well, it still worked for some people so I'll try it.end result? DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY OR YOUR TIME!Almost right away we had issues with the cell popping off the connection. This got worse each time to the point we were unable to run the pool unless we were home because we were afraid it would come off and the pool would drain. Contacted the seller and it came down to we had to send the cell back (at our cost) for them to test it. I have videos and photos showing the cell was installed correctly and that the connection would click off when you tried to tighten it because the threads are defective. However you can only send photos through Amazon chat and they refused to provide an e-mail address so I can send the videos which CLEARLY show the issue. Said it would "violate Amazon communication policies" which I did not see stated anywhere on Amazon. If this were my business, I would want to see all supporting evidence. And of course when they "tested" it, they said it was not defective but it was my connection. But - we have been borrowing our neighbor's salt cell and have not had one single issue with it so it is not our connection.In conclusion, if you are on the fence about buying this generic copy, I hope this is the review that convinces you not to. It is a cheap plastic that does not hold up and this seller is unwilling to back up their product and is less than helpful when it comes to resolving issues.

I purchased this for our 36K gallon pool when the Hayward unit failed just outside warranty. This unit was installed easily, and most importantly, the seller (and manufacturer) responded quickly to a few questions. I recommend you take a few minutes to understand and follow this Cell's installation instructions as there may differences to Hayward (or similar) device installs. For example, I've become used to adding silicone to threads to ensure the cell attaches securely without leaks, but you don't need it with this device. After more than 5-months of use, it has kept our pool pristine through a hot Texas summer and runs flawlessly. A++ Seller and A++ Product! If you need to replace your salt cell, I recommend giving the Optimum product a try.

I had a salt cell from Discount Salt Pool that had a 4 year warranty. Year 2 the cell stops working. They dodged me about the warranty, then eventually offered me a replacement at essentially retail price. They said my warranty only covers a depreciated price. I found this from Amazon at 30% lower price than my warranty replacement. Love this cell and Amazon

Installed easy. I agree with one of the prior posts. If you notice it leaking don't waste a lot of time trying to fix it. Use the unions they provide. Stops leak. Gave it a 4 rating because it seems to be taking its time to adjust and give me a final salt readng. It is different than the readings I got from two pool service companies in our area. Customer service said it may take a day or so before it adjusts to the correct salt reading. We'll see.

We bought this to replace our old salt cell. The only negative is that the manufacturer's site says this is omnidirectional. We did not find this to be true and there are not any arrows saying which way to install. However, it was not initially making chlorine. A local pool professional told us to reverse the direction. We took his advice and within days had an acceptable chlorine level. We have had no further issues. I like that it's clear and allows you to see what's flowing through. In fact, I wish we had bought this much sooner instead of limping along with our old device.