{"product_id":"freshwater-salt-system-replacement-cartridge-3-pack","title":"FreshWater Salt Cartridge 3-Pack | Annual Refill","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Salt System Replacement Cartridge 3-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a full year of chlorine generation in a single purchase. Each pack contains three genuine Watkins Wellness cartridges — the titanium-electrode cells (sometimes called the \"salt cell\") that power the FreshWater Salt System on compatible Hot Spring and Caldera hot tubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the SKU most salt-system owners settle on once they understand the maintenance cycle. A single cartridge runs about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efour months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a typical residential spa. Three cartridges back to back cover a full\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etwelve months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof automatic, hands-off chlorine generation — which conveniently matches the manufacturer-recommended\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual drain-and-refill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einterval for a saltwater spa. Buy once, swap on schedule, drain and refill at the end of the year, and you're set up for the next twelve months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to buying single cartridges three separate times, the 3-pack is the better per-cartridge value and the simpler way to budget for salt system maintenance. Most owners pin a reminder to their calendar at install, the first swap, and the second swap — and don't think about chlorine again until the next drain-and-refill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Counterfeit Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWatkins Wellness and Hot Spring have publicly warned consumers about counterfeit FreshWater salt cartridges sold on Amazon and other online marketplaces. Generic versions often fail within weeks and can cause permanent damage to your spa's control system — repairs that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eare not covered under warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every 3-pack sold by Leisure Time Inc. is sourced directly from Watkins Wellness, the original manufacturer. If a 3-pack is priced dramatically below the manufacturer's MAP, it almost certainly isn't real product.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"®\" role=\"img\"\u003eFreshWater®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"®\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"®\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreshWater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426927751223,"sku":"80004","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/FreshWater_Salt_System_Cartridges_Three_Pack.jpg?v=1778095660","url":"https:\/\/leisuretimeinc.com\/products\/freshwater-salt-system-replacement-cartridge-3-pack","provider":"Leisure Time Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}