The Hot Tub Wizard - The Scepter Salt Cell® Replacement for ACE® Sanitizing System - Quality Replacement Part - Easy Install

So once I got the temperature right and the salinity right this thing is rocking and rolling installation was easy. This is amazing product because it saves over $800 from buying it from Ace. Kudos for coming out with this product because boy did I hate spending that money every 2 years

This product was much cheaper than the OEM brand. It was easy to install and 3 months in, it’s working great.

I use a saltwater hot tub because I do a lot of stupid things athletically, and the salt helps to relieve pain. I’ve been using The Hot Tub Wizard - The Scepter Salt Cell® Replacement for my ACE® Sanitizing System for about 9 months, and I couldn’t be happier with its performance!Affordable and Great Value:First off, the price is fantastic. I was hesitant to buy a replacement cell because of the high cost of some other options, but the Scepter Salt Cell gave me top-quality performance at a much better price point. It’s a significant cost-saving option without compromising on quality.Easy to Install:Installation was a breeze! I was able to replace my old salt cell in just a few minutes. The step-by-step instructions made it very simple, and I didn’t need any special tools or expertise. As someone who isn’t particularly handy, I really appreciated how easy it was to get everything set up and running smoothly.Reliable Performance:After 9 months of regular use, this replacement salt cell has performed flawlessly. My hot tub water stays clean and clear, and the ACE sanitizing system continues to work as it should. The salt system is efficient, and I haven’t had to worry about any issues with water quality or maintenance. It's nice to know I can rely on it, even with consistent use.Overall, I highly recommend The Hot Tub Wizard - The Scepter Salt Cell® Replacement. It’s a reliable, cost-effective solution that works perfectly with my ACE® Sanitizing System. If you’re looking for a replacement cell that’s both affordable and easy to install, this is the one to go for!

"The Hot Tub Wizard - The Scepter Salt Cell® Replacement for ACE® Sanitizing System:" is a game changer for our hot tub maintenance. I was, as many, stunned by the cost to purchase and have the company that sold us our hot tub replace a defective salt cell two years ago when our cell failed. The replacement lasted a scant two years, and I could not stomach paying those exorbinant costs again.This time around, some sluething on the internet led me to the Hot Tub Wizard and what appeared to be an almost too-good-to-be-true solution. I read reviews, watched the videos about intalling a replacement cell, and ordered this one.The installation was actually pretty easy, and the hardest part for me was removing and replacing the side panel, a process hampered because of the ill-advised location of a grab bar dating back to the original set up of the hot tub. The bar, which fits under the bottom of the tub, partially blocks the panel, so access and removal took a tad longer than it otherwise would have. The wiring and related steps were easy, and the replacement cell started working immediately. After about 6 weeks, it has functioned flawelessly and the output of chorline is consistent. I actually have the setting down a number on the controls because this Scepter Salt Cell is better designed and functions better than the original, expensive, prone to wear out, Ace cell.I did not have to engage with the Hot Tub Wizard for customer service, but I have seen multiple positive accounts from folks who did have interactions with this company. I recommend opting for the Scepter Salt Cell, intalling it yourself, and saving your hard-earned money.

Easy to install, works right away. Very impressed until it died about 9 months in. After a quick call they are sending me a new one under warranty. Great tool and great service.

Huge props to the manufacturers of the Sceptre.The original ACE system is complete garbage. The support from the ACE manufacturer is the only thing worse than the product itself. I had replaced the ACE system 3 times. They only covered it once under warranty and never improved the product. I essentially have up and then came across The Sceptre.Seemed to good to be true. A fraction of the cost of apparently more reliable. I took the chance and bought it.The installation is incredibly easy. Trust me that you can do this. It is a seamless replacement. You'll get in done in less then 10 minutes.And... It works. Works like a charm. Stabilized the system within a few hours and continues to function perfectly. The hot tub system recognizes the device and "it just works".Don't hesitate, just buy it and get rid of the ACE system. You'll be thrilled.

Great replacement at near half the cost.

I don't usually post reviews, but the ACE system has pissed me off so badly that I have to post this to help other disgruntled owners. After having yet another $1000 Ace Cell disintegrate in my tub after less than 2 years, I was rather annoyed. It should be noted that my ACE cell is cleaned on schedule, the tub chemicals are always bang on and the tub is used typically once or twice a week by just me. The math works out to the ACE costing me $500/year, which is hardly the "miracle" vs. chlorine and other chemicals that they advertise. I've only stuck with it because I hate fussing with the chemicals all the time and it does seem to do a good job...when it is functional. In my anger I started googling alternatives.I saw the Sceptre and was rather skeptical...1/3 the price? Really? Virtually no reviews on Amazon.ca so I initially decided to pass on it. Then I had a rare moment of brilliance (I am blonde, lol) and logged into Amazon.com to see how it fared in the USA. Well happy surprise! Almost 500 reviews and nearly 5 stars. All in baby!I was initially worried when it came in simple plastic bag in one of those marginally padded white Amazon envelopes and figured it had been bashed up mercilessly in transport although it looked OK and quite sturdy. Of course I was comparing it to the ACE cell, which always makes me feels like I'm in a delicate surgery every time I have to touch it!In just over an hour I was done and my tub was reading smack bang in the middle of the green zone. Sweet! The instructions that come with it are not great but there is an awesome YouTube video out there. It has been in the tub for 2 weeks and seems to be working spectacularly. I'll have to see how it goes though as it's still early in the game.The only suggestion I would make to Sceptre is to provide a new cap for the old filter tube (like the other 4 filter caps in my tub). This would eliminate fussing with the weird fiddly, little plug (looks like a blue drywall anchor) and all the salvaged little bits of the old system needed to plug the ACE powercord hole. Merely screwing on another full cap would have cut my replacement time in half. I would have paid an extra $20 to avoid this hassle for sure!Today the hot tub supplier came by to service the tub and fix a dead jet. Interesting conversation ensued where they first tried to scare me about damaging the tub with this product (I reminded them there as no warranty left on the tub). I informed them that if it hadn't been for the Sceptre, I might have bailed on any salt system. But at ~$350CAD delivered to my door and about an hour of my time to install, I'm giving this one a try. It also comes with a 1 year warranty so no way it will exceed the cost of the ACE even if it died the day the warranty ended. This thing looks way more skookum than the ACE and I'm betting it will make the full 2 years or more.Then they tired to sell me a different system (ClearBlue) as they kinda admitted to the disappointingly short life of the ACE cells (adding that some unnamed lady got 5 years out of hers...yeah right). NOPE...I don't think so. I don't have to deal with a whole new system retrofitted into the tub or add any other minerals with the Spectre. It really is a plug and play, utilizing the display of the original Hot Springs ACE system and working with the salt already in the tub. Admittedly, the cost of the ClearBlue system "might" prove to be a bit cheaper if the Spectre cells don't last 2 years, but I'm committed to giving this a try. I'm holding fast to a belief that the Spectre should at least match the performance time of the wimpy ACE system what with having survived the trip in the flimsy Amazon envelope unscathed! I'll repost if and when the Spectre fails. I'm hoping we don't have to chat again for another 2-3 years!

My original ACE diode lasted just under 2 years before the spa started telling me low salt no matter what I did. Cost to replace was around $1100 plus install from dealer. Did 15 mins of research before stumbling on to this product. Great reviews all around so I decided to give it a try. Arrived quickly to Canada and honestly install was an absolute breeze. Only issue was a bit of work around the coupling through which the wire runs which must be water tight. Gave customer support a quick call and Lance was more than willing to help in anyway that he could. Figured it out and it's honestly been working like a charm! As others have mentioned I was never really sure the OEM part was working properly but you know this one works! Also has much better output so I can keep the levels much lower in the spa unit but trust the chlorine is there. Very happy customer.

I have a 2010 Hotspring Grandee with the ACE saltwater system, and it has been a phenomenal tub. I fully expect to get at least another 10 good years out of it! 2010 was the first year to include ACE as an option, and I've never regretted opting in. The only issue I've had to deal with was swallowing the price of the Watkins salt cell replacements every 3 or so years. I'm sorry, but $800 is ridiculous for a salt cell replacement that they're only going to warranty for 1 year, and only realistically lasts 3 years. I get that Watkins can't accept responsibility for water chemistry or lack of maintenance, which may prematurely damage the unit. However, they could take some initiative to source a cheaper solution that is just as effective. *Cough, Cough* Enter the Scepter! I've only had the unit a short time, so I can't comment on longevity, but I see no reason why it shouldn't last at least as long as the ACE unit with proper maintenance (3 years or so). The build quality is actually better than the Watkins unit, and I like the fact that it resides in the filter bay area, but not in the filter pipe, so it doesn't restrict flow. I've also noticed that I seem to be getting slightly higher chlorine output with the Scepter unit (turned down my output level from 4 to 3 based on our usage; note, size should stay the same). Installation is about as easy as it gets as well, and there are several youtube videos. For potential buyers, I recommend Googling and going to the Hot Tub Wizard's website. The pricing was better here on Amazon, but there is a lot of good information and tips/tricks there. If he's checking in here, no affiliation on my end (just a happy full price paying customer), kudos to the wizard for offering a great product at a great price and for being a wealth of information!Here are some additional things I didn't specifically see on his site that I would add, after having lived with a saltwater hottub for 10 years now... 1st, take the time to get to know your water chemistry early on. If you don't have a good water test kit, get one! It will make your hottub ownership and user experience so much better. I recommend the Taylor FAS-DPD K-2006 kit. It covers everything you'll need to test, and you can buy larger replacement bottles separately. 2nd, what comes out of your tap isn't going to change from fill to fill, so you'll likely need to add/subtract the same chemicals/amounts to get your pH level, calcium, etc. in check. The wizard's list of alternatives to the store bought chemicals is spot on! If you take good notes, it makes things that much easier! 3rd, you will need to do adjustments to water chemistry after the initial fill adjustment, even with saltwater. However, if you nail it right after the initial fill, it will extend the period in between subsequent adjustments. Normally, after I get my initial fill levels to where they need to be as confirmed by the Taylor test kit, pH is the main thing that really needs adjustment in between fills, and even then only a few times. Even with heavy usage, I don't need to refill more than once every 6 months, and can often go 9-12 months on a single fill with lighter usage in summer months. 4th, you're going to want some cyranuric acid (CYA) in your tub, even with saltwater. CYA is a chlorine stabilizer that will make your water chemistry better by making chlorine produced by the salt cell last longer in your tub; thereby, it will also reduce the output setting for ACE and the need to use Boost as well! I have no evidence on the next point, but I'd venture a guess that it will also make your cell last longer due to the lower output settings, and may cause less scaling on the cell as well. I recommend 30ppm CYA measured on the Taylor kit , and it can be added as a stand-alone (all at once) or as part of a powder based hottub chlorine available at pool stores (add slowly over the course of the 1st week after fill to avoid high chlorine levels). Once you get the level right, it dissipates very slowly, so you will likely use unscented concentrated liquid chlorine bleach to shock rather than the chlorine powder with CYA, as it can cause high levels of CYA, which aren't good and will force you to refill more often. Last but not least, nothing will kill your cell faster than scaling, which is still more dependent on water chemistry than anything. Make sure you do the recommended maintenance on your salt cell using either the Wizard's recommended product or pH down (sodium bisulfate or muriatic acid). I apologize for the lengthy review, but there is so much misinformation out there. As someone who spent the better part of my teens and early 20's lifeguarding and caring for commercial pools, and 10 years of hottub ownership, I hope others find this info useful. Happy Tubbing!