Pentair IntelliChlor IC60
#8 in Large PoolsFull review
The big IntelliChlor for pools up to 60,000 gallons, back in the US through pool dealers; the Plus60 adds a ppm salt display.
The Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 is the better salt chlorinator overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 leads on warranty and features.
CircuPool CORE55
#15 in Large PoolsFull review
A plug-in, all-in-one salt system for larger pools (up to 55,000 gallons) with two years of full coverage; pick an RJ60+ if you want a salt readout.
Amazon $1,895$1,895
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 Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 for warranty (3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty vs 2-year cell, 2-year control center warranty) and features (Works with pentair intellicenter, pentair intelliconnect, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch, pentair suntouch, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode vs Cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode).
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 | Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 | CircuPool CORE55 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 57 $1,895 for 2 lb of chlorine a day ($948 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) | 80 Replacement cell $862 ($431 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% | 50 Works with pentair intellicenter, pentair intelliconnect, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch, pentair suntouch, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode | 30 Cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode |
| Certification 10% | 50 certification not published (neutral score used) | 0 Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50 |
Specifications
| Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 | CircuPool CORE55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 60,000 gal | 55,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 2 lb/day | 2 lb/day |
| Salt level | 2,800 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,600) | 3,000 to 4,000 ppm (ideal 3,500) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | - | No |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | 521105 | CORE55-4300-8A-1RC |
| Replacement cell price | - | $862 |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | - | 2 in |
| Controls | ||
| Salt level readout | No | No |
| Flow sensing | Flow switch | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Boost mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| App | Pentair Pool (via Pentair automation) | - |
| Automation compatibility | Pentair IntelliCenter, Pentair IntelliConnect, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch, Pentair SunTouch | - |
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Pentair's US relaunch page gives the reintroduced IC20/IC40/IC60 a 3-year warranty when bought through a pool professional. Pentair's warranty page gives TradeGrade products bought online a much shorter limited warranty (60 days on the product page; 1 year, parts only, on the warranty page). | 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 | 2009-11 | - |