Jandy TruClear XL
#4 in Large PoolsFull review
Jandy’s newest salt system for pools up to 45,000 gallons and a direct swap for an AquaPure cell, sold through pool pros.
The Jandy TruClear XL is the better salt chlorinator overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The Jandy TruClear XL leads on warranty and certification.
CircuPool RJ45+
#14 in Large PoolsFull review
A straightforward DIY salt system for pools up to about 45,000 gallons that shows the salt level on its screen; the warranty is shorter than the 7-year headline suggests.
Amazon $1,745 CircuPool $1,695$1,695
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 XL for warranty (3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty vs 1-year cell, 1-year control center warranty) and certification (Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 vs Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50).
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 XL | CircuPool RJ45+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 60 $1,695 for 1.9 lb of chlorine a day ($892 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) | 89 Replacement cell $699 ($368 per lb/day) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty | 0 1-year cell, 1-year control center warranty |
| Features 20% | 50 Works with jandy aqualink, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode | 55 Salt level readout, 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 XL | CircuPool RJ45+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 45,000 gal | 45,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1.5 lb/day | 1.9 lb/day |
| Salt level | 3,000 to 4,500 ppm | 3,000 to 4,000 ppm (ideal 3,500) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | No |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | Yes | - |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | - | RJ45N-3300-7A-1RC |
| Replacement cell price | - | $699 |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Controls | ||
| Salt level readout | No | Yes |
| Flow sensing | Gas sensor | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | Yes | 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 | 1 years |
| Warranty terms | 3-year standard limited warranty on the complete system; 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. | Sold as a 7-year limited warranty, but it is prorated: parts free in year 1, then supplied at 20% (year 2), 40% (year 3), 60% (year 4) and 80% (years 5-7) of base price, covering the control module and cell. No labor or shipping. DIY installation keeps the warranty (CircuPool sells direct online). Commercial use: 1 year. |
| Released | 2025-04 | - |