Hayward
Hayward GLX-CELL-5 TurboCell (Above-Ground AquaTrol, 20,000 gal)
Best for above-ground pools — The genuine Hayward TurboCell for above-ground AquaTrol systems (up to 20,000 gallons), with an integral time clock and digital salt display. NSF-certified, 3-year warranty, and the highest owner rating in this guide (4.4★/588). Also works with AquaRite, AquaLogic, Mineral Springs and Splash Clear.
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Specs
| Fits | Hayward AquaTrol / AquaRite (GLX-CELL-5, replaces T-Cell-5) |
| Cord | 15 ft cable |
| Cell life | ~10,000 hr (~5 yr) |
| Max pool size | 20,000 gal (above-ground) |
| Genuine | Yes (Hayward OEM) |
| NSF | Certified |
| Automation | Yes (AquaRite/AquaLogic) |
| Warranty | 3-year |
Pros
- Genuine Hayward — NSF-certified and, per Hayward, makes ~2× the chlorine of non-genuine cells; the only cell certified for your AquaTrol
- Highest owner rating in this guide (4.4★ across 588 ratings) — a proven, independent track record
- Integral time clock and digital salt display built into the cell
- Works across AquaTrol, AquaRite, AquaLogic, Mineral Springs and Splash Clear systems
Cons
- Sized for above-ground pools up to 20,000 gallons — match a larger in-ground pool to a W3T-CELL size instead
- Costs more than an aftermarket cell (the genuine premium)
- Requires controller firmware r1.50+
“The last one we bought lasted 6 years. It is easy to install and needed no calibration.”— ohn, Amazon · Verified owner
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked July 2026)
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Data last verified: July 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.