Jandy TruClear
#9 in Large PoolsFull review
A simple, cheaper-to-maintain Jandy salt system for pools up to 35,000 gallons, best bought and installed by a local pool store to keep the warranty.
Amazon $1,467.99$1,467.99
The Jandy TruClear is the better salt chlorinator overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The Jandy TruClear leads on certification, warranty and features. The CircuPool CORE35 wins on value and cell cost. The Jandy TruClear costs $127.01 less ($1,467.99 vs $1,595).
CircuPool CORE35
#17 in Large PoolsFull review
The simplest CircuPool to install yourself on pools up to 35,000 gallons, with a longer full warranty than the RJ line, but no salt readout.
Amazon $1,645 CircuPool $1,595$1,595
Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jandy TruClear for certification (Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 vs Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50), warranty (3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty vs 2-year cell, 2-year control center warranty) and features (Works with jandy aqualink, flow sensing, boost mode vs Cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode).
- Choose the CircuPool CORE35 for value ($1,595 for 1.4 lb of chlorine a day ($1,139 per lb/day) vs $1,468 for 1 lb of chlorine a day ($1,513 per lb/day)) and cell cost (Replacement cell $737 ($526 per lb/day) vs Replacement cell $618 ($637 per lb/day)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large pools salt chlorinator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Jandy TruClear | CircuPool CORE35 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $1,468 for 1 lb of chlorine a day ($1,513 per lb/day) | 48 $1,595 for 1.4 lb of chlorine a day ($1,139 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 58 Replacement cell $618 ($637 per lb/day) | 69 Replacement cell $737 ($526 per lb/day) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty | 25 2-year cell, 2-year control center warranty |
| Features 20% | 40 Works with jandy aqualink, flow sensing, boost mode | 30 Cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode |
| Certification 10% | 100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 | 0 Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50 |
Specifications
| Jandy TruClear | CircuPool CORE35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 35,000 gal | 35,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1 lb/day | 1.4 lb/day |
| Salt level | 3,000 to 3,500 ppm (ideal 3,000) | 3,000 to 4,000 ppm (ideal 3,500) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | No |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | Yes | - |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | R0693900 | CORE35-4300-8A-1RC |
| Replacement cell price | $618 | $737 |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Controls | ||
| Salt level readout | No | No |
| Flow sensing | Gas sensor | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | No | Yes |
| Boost mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| App | iAquaLink (via Jandy AquaLink) | - |
| Automation compatibility | Jandy AquaLink | - |
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Complete system (controller and cell bought and installed together): 3 years; a replacement cell bought later: 1 year. Jandy gives no warranty on products bought over the internet or through e-commerce, and requires professional installation where local codes call for it. Jandy sells TruClear only through local pool stores. | Sold as an 8-year limited warranty, prorated: parts free in years 1-2, then supplied at 40% (year 3), 60% (year 4) and 80% (years 5-8) of base price. No labor or shipping. DIY installation keeps the warranty. Commercial use: 1 year. |
| Released | 2016-09 | - |