{"product_id":"astralpool-viron-eq-halo-25g-genuine-chlorinator-cell-electrode-12906-12916","title":"Astralpool Viron V25, eQuilibrium EQ25 \u0026 Halo 25 Genuine Chlorinator Cell \u0026 Electrode - 12906 \/ 12916","description":"\u003c!-- HASP-FLP-1.0 | SKU 12916 \/ 12906 | rule CELL-1.0 | warranty rev 2026-02-01 | canary: viron-25g-11plate --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAstralpool Viron, eQuilibrium \u0026amp; Halo 25g Genuine Chlorinator Cell \u0026amp; Electrode\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Astralpool 25g salt chlorinator cell\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eViron\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eViron eQuilibrium\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHalo\u003c\/strong\u003e chlorinator ranges. Choose the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete cell with housing (12906)\u003c\/strong\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003eelectrode only (12916)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Supplied by an authorised Astralpool \/ Fluidra dealer and warranty agent — not an aftermarket copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe keep these physically in stock for fast shipping or local pick-up, unlike most drop-shipping websites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped from VIC, NSW, WA, QLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Chlorinators Does This Cell Suit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstralpool \u003cstrong\u003eViron V25\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstralpool \u003cstrong\u003eViron eQuilibrium EQ25\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstralpool \u003cstrong\u003eHalo 25\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIt Does Not Suit These — Order These Instead\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViron \/ EQ \/ Halo 18g\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses 12905 or 12915 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/astralpool-viron-eq-halo-18g-genuine-chlorinator-cell-electrode-12905-12915\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViron \/ EQ \/ Halo 35g\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses 12907 or 12917 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/astralpool-viron-eq-halo-35g-genuine-chlorinator-cell-electrode-12907-12917\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViron \/ EQ \/ Halo 45g\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses 12908F or 12918 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/astralpool-viron-eq-halo-45g-genuine-chlorinator-cell-electrode-12908-12918\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVX6 \/ E25\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses 21905 or 21915 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/genuine-astralpool-e25-cells-salt-chlorinator-cell-electrode\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVX7\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses 21906 or 21916 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/astralpool-hurlcon-vx7-genuine-chlorinator-cell-electrode-21906-21916\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVX9 \/ E35\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses 21907 or 21917 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/genuine-astralpool-e35-cells-salt-chlorinator-cell-electrode\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVX11\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses 21908 or 21918 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/astralpool-hurlcon-vx11-genuine-chlorinator-cell-electrode-21908-21918\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/collections\/genuine-astralpool-zodiac-chlorinator-cells-electrodes\"\u003egenuine Astralpool and Zodiac chlorinator cells and electrodes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplete Cell or Electrode Only? (rule CELL-1.0)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eelectrode\u003c\/strong\u003e is the plate stack that wears out. The \u003cstrong\u003ehousing\u003c\/strong\u003e is the clear barrel it sits inside. The housing does not wear, it fails. Decide by inspection:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnscrew the cell nut and withdraw the electrode.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look at the plates. Flaking, bare grey titanium, or heavy pitting means the electrode is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHold the empty housing up to the light.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it is clear, uncracked, not crazed and the sealing faces are smooth, keep it — order the \u003cstrong\u003eelectrode only, 12916\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf the housing is cracked, crazed, milky, brittle or weeping at the unions\u003c\/strong\u003e, order the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete cell, 12906\u003c\/strong\u003e. A cracked housing will not seal against a new electrode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace the cell o-ring either way. It is a few dollars and it is the usual cause of a leak after a cell change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete cell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12906\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrode only:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12916\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 solid plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 g\/hr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-cleaning, reverse-polarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astralpool, a Fluidra brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChlorine output is set by the chlorinator's power supply, not by the electrode alone. The same cell can produce a different gram-per-hour figure in different models, which is why published output figures for these parts vary between sellers. Match on chlorinator model, not on a gram rating.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty — 3 Years\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePer the current Astralpool express warranty schedule, effective 1 February 2026, this cell is covered for \u003cstrong\u003e3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e in a residential single-dwelling pool. Cover is conditional — the conditions below are the ones that actually catch people out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty Conditions Worth Knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt must be bought from a Fluidra Authorised Dealer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Astralpool's express warranty only applies to product purchased from an authorised dealer. We are one. A cell bought from an unauthorised online seller may not be covered at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover starts 30 days after the date of purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow for installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential single-dwelling pools.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cells used at hotels, swim schools, rehabilitation centres, apartment or townhouse complexes and other multi-dwelling or commercial sites are covered for \u003cstrong\u003e1 year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater chemistry is a condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover assumes water balanced to AS 3633, pH held between 7.2 and 7.8, and free chlorine not exceeding 4ppm. Damage from scaling or corrosion caused by out-of-balance water is excluded. Keep your test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegister the product with myFluidra\u003c\/strong\u003e using the serial number and proof of purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull details on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/pages\/warranty\"\u003ewarranty information page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Warranty Is Better Here\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe are an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorised Astralpool and Fluidra dealer and warranty agent\u003c\/strong\u003e, so buying from us satisfies the authorised-dealer condition on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaims are \u003cstrong\u003eassessed and handled by us in-house\u003c\/strong\u003e, not bounced to a supplier who bounces you to the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur team includes \u003cstrong\u003eex-Astralpool and ex-Hurlcon technicians\u003c\/strong\u003e who built and serviced this equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGenuine Only — And Why That Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe replacement cell market is full of \u003cstrong\u003eaftermarket, generic and copy\u003c\/strong\u003e electrodes, often listed so they look like the real thing. Non-genuine cells typically use a \u003cstrong\u003elighter titanium substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003elower-grade mixed-metal-oxide coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, which wears through early and drops chlorine output well before the promised life. Fitting a non-genuine part can also affect cover on the chlorinator itself. If a genuine cell is advertised well below the going rate, it is worth asking what is actually being sent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e78104\u003c\/strong\u003e — cell body o-ring for the Astralpool VX \/ E-Series \/ Viron range. Replace whenever the cell is opened (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/astral-65mm-oring\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70390\u003c\/strong\u003e — cell nut, E-Series \/ VX \/ Viron \/ eQuilibrium (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/astral-pool-e-series-vx-viron-viron-equilibrium-cell-nut-70390-genuine-chlorinator-spare-part\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70570\u003c\/strong\u003e — external clear cell body, if you need the housing on its own. Check the fitment list on that page against your model (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/astralpool-hurlcon-cell-body-vx-e-series-eq-halo-filtrite\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSP714001\u003c\/strong\u003e — Viron \/ eQuilibrium \/ Halo cell cable. A cracked or corroded lead causes low output that is easily mistaken for a dead cell (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/astralpool-viron-eq-halo-chlorinator-cell-cable-sp714001\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace the electrode when the chlorinator reports low output or a low-salt fault that persists after the salt level is confirmed correct, when the plates show bare titanium or flaking coating, or when chlorine production has clearly fallen off with balanced water. Scale on the plates is not failure — a scaled cell often recovers after cleaning. Check for scale before condemning a cell, particularly in hard-water areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between 12906 and 12916?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12906 is the complete cell — electrode plus housing. 12916 is the electrode only, with no housing. If your existing housing is sound, 12916 is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Viron V25 cell fit an eQuilibrium EQ25 or a Halo 25?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Viron V25, Viron eQuilibrium EQ25 and Halo 25 all use the same cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many plates does this cell have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11 solid plates. It is a self-cleaning reverse-polarity cell rated at 25 grams per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a VX series cell fit my Viron or Halo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The VX and E-Series chlorinators use the 219xx cell range. Viron, eQuilibrium and Halo use the 129xx range. They are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy cell arrived with a grey surround, not clear. Is it genuine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Astralpool changed the surround and genuine cells now ship in either black or grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Catalogues, Diagrams \u0026amp; Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed exploded views, spare part numbers, product numbers or diagrams? See the manufacturer catalogue: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasp.com.au\/pages\/Astralpool_Catalogue_2026\"\u003eAstralpool Catalogue 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm this part is correct for your equipment. Use the catalogue above, seek professional assistance, or \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@hasp.com.au\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e with photos of your existing part, model details, serial numbers and any labels. As with all products, this must be diagnosed and fitted by a qualified and experienced person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon search terms: Astralpool 12906, Astral 12916, Viron V25 cell, EQ25 cell, eQuilibrium 25 electrode, Halo 25 cell, Astral 25g chlorinator cell, genuine Astral cell, WWDG SpaPro.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- HASP-FLP-1.0 end | canary: viron-25g-11plate --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the difference between 12906 and 12916?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"12906 is the complete cell — electrode plus housing. 12916 is the electrode only, with no housing. 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