Automatic Pool Chlorinator Bromine Feeder Dispenser Chlorinator 9 Lbs Off-line

At almost 1/2 the cost of the real Hayward units, these work just as good. I bought this one after our previous one (also the same non-Hayward variety) became 'locked' - I couldn't remove the top. I eventually got the top off, so now I have a spare. Our filter stopped working properly while we were on vacation, so I think the concentrated chlorine caused the lubricant on the O-ring to solidify and prevented the top from turning. I don't blame the chlorinator for this. I got it cleaned up and bought some new lubricant for next time. I would definitely recommend this unit as a replacement for the Hayward unit.

For anyone else looking these fit CLX200K Chlorine Resistant VITON O-Ring Two Pack + Lubricant for Hayward Pool Chlorinator Chemical Feeder Lid CL200 & CL220. Knocked down 1 star because they keep the size a secret.

OK, so the pool came with a Hayward, which worked OK for years. I then replaced it with another Hayward, which was terrible from day one. Dial didn't want to go all the way from "off" to "full." Lid NEVER went on smoothly. Had to replace the o-ring multiple times almost every year because it would get pinched. Needed to use pliers to get it off last summer--and pliers didn't work this spring! This one arrived today. Opened and closed smoothly. Not leaking without overtightening! Came with teflon tape. This unit is a single-piece base (Hayward's was 2 pieces, and would slip off if you picked up the unit.) Install was the same as the Hayward. The only two things I can comment on that may not be positive is the lid opens/closes strangely. (I'm not going to call it an issue--just different than Hayward's.) Also, Hayward puts a "click-stop" notch to make sure you tighten it enough...not that it actually stopped you from turning it tighter. This one doesn't have that, though it was tight enough to prevent it from leaking--without effort! I'll change the post if it degrades over the summer. However, this was a great UPGRADE over the brand-name.

Took quite a long time to replace the old one with this, partly because whoever drilled the holes into the pipes put them in very awkward places. Got the whole thing done only to find out that the chlorinator itself was defective, leaking in three places from the body of the thing, not from the openings. What a cheap thing. Next one (different brand for sure) I'll try to test it before going trough the rigamarole of installing.

I am female and had no problems setting this up correctly. You have to make sure the proper piece goes in the inlet/outlet by following the directions. Also hook up to your pump correctly and everything will work fine. Quality seems just as good as my Hayward which I've had to replace several times already.