{"product_id":"zodiac-clearwater-lm3-24-genuine-chlorinator-electrode-w196584","title":"Zodiac Clearwater LM3-24 Genuine Chlorinator Electrode - W196584","description":"\u003c!-- HASP-FLP-1.0 | SKU W196584 | rule CELL-1.0 | warranty rev 2026-02-01 | canary: lm3-24-floating-adaptor --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eZodiac Clearwater LM3-24 Genuine Chlorinator Electrode\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Zodiac Clearwater replacement electrode\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eLM3-24\u003c\/strong\u003e salt chlorinator. It is also the electrode used in the matching \u003cstrong\u003eEi3\u003c\/strong\u003e model. Supplied as the \u003cstrong\u003eelectrode only\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cell housing is a separate part. Supplied by an authorised Zodiac \/ 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\u003eZodiac Clearwater \u003cstrong\u003eLM3-24\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZodiac \u003cstrong\u003eEi3-24\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\u003eClearwater LM3-15\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses W196564 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/zodiac-clearwater-lm3-15-genuine-chlorinator-electrode-w196564\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearwater LM3-20\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses W196574 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/zodiac-clearwater-lm3-20-genuine-chlorinator-electrode-w196574\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearwater LM3-30\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses W196594 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/zodiac-clearwater-lm3-30-genuine-chlorinator-electrode-w196594\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearwater LM3-40\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses W196604 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/zodiac-clearwater-lm3-40-genuine-chlorinator-electrode-w196604\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearwater LM2\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses a complete cell from the W2020xx range — the LM2 and LM3 are not interchangeable (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/zodiac-clearwater-lm2-24-genuine-complete-chlorinator-cell-w202051\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearwater D25 \/ EL-1 \/ Aquasphere\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses W202111 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/zodiac-clearwater-d25-el-1-genuine-complete-chlorinator-cell-w202111\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearwater C200 \/ C250\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses W193871 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/zodiac-clearwater-c250-genuine-chlorinator-electrode-w193871\"\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\u003eElectrode Only — Check Your Housing First (rule CELL-1.0)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part is the \u003cstrong\u003eelectrode\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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 — so inspect it before you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithdraw the electrode from the housing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flaking plates, 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 Clear, uncracked, not crazed, smooth sealing faces — keep it, and this electrode is all you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCracked, crazed, milky, brittle or weeping at the unions\u003c\/strong\u003e — the housing needs replacing too. A damaged housing will not seal against a new electrode. Contact us and we will quote the housing separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace the 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\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e W196584 (Electrode LM3 24 Packed, AUS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e LM3-24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reverse-polarity, self-cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electrode only — housing not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal floating adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zodiac Clearwater, 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\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cell is covered by the \u003cstrong\u003eZodiac express warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e under the current Fluidra warranty schedule. The term depends on the chlorinator it is fitted to and on whether the installation is residential or commercial, so check the current figure on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/pages\/warranty\"\u003ewarranty information page\u003c\/a\u003e or ask us before you order. 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 Zodiac'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 a shorter period.\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 Zodiac 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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR0739000\u003c\/strong\u003e — Zodiac electrode o-ring, set of 2. Suits TRi, eXO iQ, Hydroxinator iQ, EL, MagnaPool and Ei Xpert (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/zodiac-tri-exo-el-magnapool-electrode-o-ring-r0739000\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\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\u003eWill an LM3 electrode fit my LM2 chlorinator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The LM2 and LM3 are different generations and the electrodes are not interchangeable. Zodiac sells dedicated LM2-to-LM3 conversion kits for exactly this reason. If you have an LM2, order the complete LM2 cell instead, or ask us about converting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this come with the housing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is the electrode only. If your housing is cracked, crazed, milky or weeping at the unions, it needs replacing too — a damaged housing will not seal against a new electrode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the floating adaptor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe genuine LM3 electrode is supplied with a new internal floating adaptor. The old adaptor must be removed before the new one is fitted. It can jam in the housing, in which case ease it out carefully with a small flat-bladed screwdriver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have a pre-2006 LM3. Do I need extra parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually not. Zodiac's position is that the extra parts are only needed if there is a specific problem with the housing. Check the housing condition first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I confirm I have an LM3-24?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe model is printed on the label on top of the cell. If it is unreadable, send us a photo of the cell and the power pack and we will identify it.\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: Zodiac W196584, LM3-24 cell, Clearwater LM3 24 electrode, LM3 24 salt cell, Zodiac Clearwater cell, genuine LM3 electrode, WWDG SpaPro.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- HASP-FLP-1.0 end | canary: lm3-24-floating-adaptor --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will an LM3 electrode fit my LM2 chlorinator?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. The LM2 and LM3 are different generations and the electrodes are not interchangeable. 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