Astralpool Viron V35, eQuilibrium EQ35 & Halo 35 Genuine Chlorinator Cell & Electrode - 12907 / SP12917

Astralpool Viron, eQuilibrium & Halo 35g Genuine Chlorinator Cell & Electrode

This is the genuine Astralpool 35g salt chlorinator cell for the Viron, Viron eQuilibrium and Halo chlorinator ranges. It is also the cell used in the Halo Pure 15g. Choose the complete cell with housing (12907) or the electrode only (SP12917). Supplied by an authorised Astralpool / Fluidra dealer and warranty agent — not an aftermarket copy.

• We keep these physically in stock for fast shipping or local pick-up, unlike most drop-shipping websites.
• Shipped from VIC, NSW, WA, QLD

Which Chlorinators Does This Cell Suit?

• Astralpool Viron V35
• Astralpool Viron eQuilibrium EQ35
• Astralpool Halo 35
• Astralpool Halo Pure 15g

It Does Not Suit These — Order These Instead

• Viron / EQ / Halo 18g — uses 12905 or 12915 (buy here)
• Viron / EQ / Halo 25g — uses 12906 or 12916 (buy here)
• Viron / EQ / Halo 45g — uses 12908F or 12918 (buy here)
• VX6 / E25 — uses 21905 or 21915 (buy here)
• VX7 — uses 21906 or 21916 (buy here)
• VX9 / E35 — uses 21907 or 21917 (buy here)
• VX11 — uses 21908 or 21918 (buy here)

See the full range of genuine Astralpool and Zodiac chlorinator cells and electrodes.

Complete Cell or Electrode Only? (rule CELL-1.0)

The electrode is the plate stack that wears out. The housing is the clear barrel it sits inside. The housing does not wear, it fails. Decide by inspection:

1. Unscrew the cell nut and withdraw the electrode. Look at the plates. Flaking, bare grey titanium, or heavy pitting means the electrode is finished.
2. Hold the empty housing up to the light. If it is clear, uncracked, not crazed and the sealing faces are smooth, keep it — order the electrode only, SP12917.
3. If the housing is cracked, crazed, milky, brittle or weeping at the unions, order the complete cell, 12907. A cracked housing will not seal against a new electrode.

Replace the cell o-ring either way. It is a few dollars and it is the usual cause of a leak after a cell change.

Specifications

• Complete cell: 12907
• Electrode only: SP12917
• Plates: 11 solid plates
• Output: 35 g/hr
• Type: Self-cleaning, reverse-polarity
• Brand: Astralpool, a Fluidra brand

Chlorine 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.

Warranty — 3 Years

Per the current Astralpool express warranty schedule, effective 1 February 2026, this cell is covered for 3 years in a residential single-dwelling pool. Cover is conditional — the conditions below are the ones that actually catch people out.

Warranty Conditions Worth Knowing

• It must be bought from a Fluidra Authorised Dealer. 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.
• Cover starts 30 days after the date of purchase to allow for installation.
• Residential single-dwelling pools. Cells used at hotels, swim schools, rehabilitation centres, apartment or townhouse complexes and other multi-dwelling or commercial sites are covered for 1 year.
• Water chemistry is a condition. 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.
• Register the product with myFluidra using the serial number and proof of purchase.

Full details on our warranty information page.

Why the Warranty Is Better Here

• We are an authorised Astralpool and Fluidra dealer and warranty agent, so buying from us satisfies the authorised-dealer condition on its own.
• Claims are assessed and handled by us in-house, not bounced to a supplier who bounces you to the manufacturer.
• Our team includes ex-Astralpool and ex-Hurlcon technicians who built and serviced this equipment.

Genuine Only — And Why That Matters

The replacement cell market is full of aftermarket, generic and copy electrodes, often listed so they look like the real thing. Non-genuine cells typically use a lighter titanium substrate and a lower-grade mixed-metal-oxide coating, 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.

Related Parts

• 78104 — cell body o-ring for the Astralpool VX / E-Series / Viron range. Replace whenever the cell is opened (buy here)
• 70390 — cell nut, E-Series / VX / Viron / eQuilibrium (buy here)
• 70570 — external clear cell body, if you need the housing on its own. Check the fitment list on that page against your model (buy here)
• SP714001 — Viron / eQuilibrium / Halo cell cable. A cracked or corroded lead causes low output that is easily mistaken for a dead cell (buy here)

When to Replace

Replace 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 12907 and SP12917?
12907 is the complete cell — electrode plus housing. SP12917 is the electrode only, with no housing. If your existing housing is sound, SP12917 is all you need.

Does the Viron V35 cell fit an eQuilibrium EQ35 or a Halo 35?
Yes. The Viron V35, Viron eQuilibrium EQ35 and Halo 35 all use the same cell.

Does this cell suit the Halo Pure 15g?
Yes. The same physical cell is used in the Halo Pure 15g. The gram rating differs because chlorine output is set by the chlorinator's power supply, not by the electrode alone.

How many plates does this cell have?
11 solid plates. It is a self-cleaning reverse-polarity cell rated at 35 grams per hour.

Will a VX series cell fit my Viron or Halo?
No. The VX and E-Series chlorinators use the 219xx cell range. Viron, eQuilibrium and Halo use the 129xx range. They are not interchangeable.

My cell arrived with a grey surround, not clear. Is it genuine?
Yes. Astralpool changed the surround and genuine cells now ship in either black or grey.

Manufacturer Catalogues, Diagrams & Part Numbers

Need exploded views, spare part numbers, product numbers or diagrams? See the manufacturer catalogue: Astralpool Catalogue 2026

Before ordering: confirm this part is correct for your equipment. Use the catalogue above, seek professional assistance, or contact us 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.

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