Pentair 520554 IntelliChlor IC20 Salt Chlorine Generator Cell (US Version)

Features

• Easy-to-view displays enable fast checking of salt levels, cell cleanliness, sanitizer output and water flow
• Adjustment is as easy as pressing two buttons
• All performance data—production settings, hours of operation, chlorine output, cell cleaning cycles, salt
• Cell use tracking feature communicates remaining hours of cell life in real-time
• Requires 520556 Intellichlor Power Center (sold seperately)
• Automatic shut-off feature protects the unit and prolongs cell life under low water temperature conditions
• Fits Pentair Compool to EasyTouch Upgrade automation

Description

IntelliChlor Salt Chlorinator uses common table salt to produce all the chlorine a pool needs, safely, effectively, and automatically. Same sanitation performance as manual chlorine addition without the drawbacks. No need for customers to buy, transport and store chlorine compounds. Full diagnostic capabilities, including cell life tracking that communicates remaining hours of cell life in real-time. Captures all performance data daily (production settings, hours of operation, chlorine output, cell cleaning cycles, salt readings, and water temperature averages). Push-button operation and easy-to-view displays enable fast checking of salt levels, cell cleanliness, sanitizer output, and water flow. Automatic shut-off feature protects the unit and prolongs cell life under low water temperature conditions. On-time cycling prevents calcium and scale build-up to maximize cell life. Ability to communicate with IntelliTouch, EasyTouch, and SunTouch automation systems. Certified to UL 1081 standard for safety. NSF approved. Measures 17-1/2-inch length by 6-3/4-inch height by 6-1/2-inch width.

Product Dimensions 17.5 x 6.5 x 6.8 inches

Item Weight 7 pounds

Shipping Weight 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Manufacturer Pentair

ASIN B001HBPL32

Item model number 520554

Customer Reviews 3.9 out of 5 stars 869 ratings 3.9 out of 5 stars

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abunda_amazon_reviews Please read this review before purchasing your new cell for some information regarding warranty/customer support. I have now owned two Pentair IntelliChlor salt cells. The first one was installed when my pool was built. It lasted for just about 4 years and then hit its limit of functionality and had to be replaced. I bought the most recent here on Amazon in April of 2015. It is now May of 2016 and I am told I have to replace the cell because there is an issue with the sensors in the cell that they cannot replace or fix. My warranty was up by almost a motnth and customer care refuses to do anything more than keep me on hold for over 45 minutes each time I call in for technical support.;;May 16, 2016;;1.0 out of 5 stars;;Is $600 for one year of operating time worth it??;;R. VanNesse;;;Purchased just 4 months ago and chlorine generation has already quit. This is the 4th IC60 I have owned. The first failed after brief use and Pentair replaced it with a newer model that was functional, but only lasted 18 months. The next one was problematic from the beginning and never generated the specified amount of chlorine - just enough to keep down the algae in a pool with chemically perfect water, and died after 20 months - long enough for me to learn how miserable a company can make customer support. The warranty for this product has been increasingly limited over time (sign of a really bad product) and I was shocked to discover that the warranty on this one was ONLY FOR 60 DAYS unless you had it "installed" by a pool professional and registered within 60 days with proof of purchase!!! Mind you, as a replacement cell, "installation" means unplugging the old one and plugging in the new one. If you are a residential pool owner looking at Amazon for a replacement of your cell, DON'T DO IT if you expect you are getting a decent product from a decent company along with a reasonable warranty.;;October 25, 2017;;1.0 out of 5 stars;;The IC60 is a really bad product made by a really bad company;;candewish;;;Well I am not a happy camper today. I purchased the IntelliChlor IC40 in May of 2014. I have used it for 3 years with out any problems and I kept the unit cleaned appropriately. I am getting the the dreaded flashing green light to check the cell. I checked and blades looked clean. I performed a cleaning to make sure no oil residue on the blades. I check the water quality and the salt was in correct range. It is still telling me to check the cell. I checked for percentage of use of the unit and I have 40% use showing. I should have 60% of cell life usage remaining. I called the company to see if any additional steps to reset the unit. They said if it is clean and the unit is still flashing the check cell light that the cell is now bad. I told them I have only used for 3 years and the unit is showing I have 60% remaining of hours of use. I was told the percentage of use of the cell does not really matter and the cells can go bad even with only 40% of hours used. I got no where close to 5 years of use out of the unit. When it works it is great but it does not last longer that 3 years. This is my second unit. My first unit also lasted 3 years but it was an IntelliChlor IC20. I thought it went bad quickly as it was to small for my pool. I have to think about what direction to go at this point. Stay with this unit or switch to different unit or technology. I hope this helps people with this product.;;June 9, 2017;;2.0 out of 5 stars;;It works but it will not likely last more that 3 years;;Michael Hodges;;;I had an IC40 for bout 6 years. I think it was starting to go so I went bigger and upgraded to the IC60 for 2 reasons. 1) It utilizes the same power supply as the IC40, so I didn't need to upgrade that. 2) In Oklahoma we have HOT Summers in upwards of 100* for weeks and the pool is full sun, and it seems the IC40 just couldn't keep up. I'd start to get algae growth even with the IC40 on 100 percent around some dead spots in the vinyl pool. It would get into the little divots and be difficult to remove. For 2 seasons now, the IC60 has kept up and I've had NO algae anywhere and my chlorine levels stay normal. During the peak summer, I have the IC60 at 60% I run our pump/filter system about 8hrs-day. 4 in the morning - 4 in the evening to escape the price hike during peak times from our electric company. 28,800 Vinyl Inground.;;June 29, 2018;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;IC60 keeps my levels normal in the south HOT sun.;;Tom K.;;;The inteliChlor IC40 is a great product and works perfectly if you want to spend a minimum of $200.00 each season you have your pool open. Here in Missouri we can only have our pool open from May1 to Sept.7 with that being said the cost to keep your pool sparkling clean with this unit in Missouri is approximately $40.00 per month or $1.33 per day not counting the salt you buy which for us is about 10 bags each season which is another $40.00 or a total of $2.66 per day. Mine has only lasted 4 years and is being replaced because it is worn out. So if you purchase this product just be aware that probably every 4 years you are going to spend another $585.00 for a replacement. So far I have spent a total of $1565.00 for 8 months of use. that is roughly $200.00 per month. GOOD PRODUCT IF YOU DON'T MIND THE COST.;;July 9, 2018;;1.0 out of 5 stars;;COST COMPARED TO LIFE EXPECTANCY;;Roy J. Esslinger