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 3.2. The Jandy TruClear XL leads on warranty, certification and features.
CircuPool SJ55
#12 in Large PoolsFull review
A basic, budget-minded salt system for large pools whose owners want to avoid acid cell cleaning; the short warranty and high salt level are the trade-offs.
Amazon $1,495 CircuPool $1,355$1,355
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), certification (Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 vs Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50) and features (Works with jandy aqualink, 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 | Jandy TruClear XL | CircuPool SJ55 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 81 $1,355 for 2.3 lb of chlorine a day ($589 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) | 96 Replacement cell $745 ($324 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 | 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 XL | CircuPool SJ55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 45,000 gal | 55,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1.5 lb/day | 2.3 lb/day |
| Salt level | 3,000 to 4,500 ppm | 3,500 to 5,000 ppm (ideal 4,250) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | No |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | Yes | - |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | - | SJ55A-2100-3A-1RC |
| Replacement cell price | - | $745 |
| 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 | 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. | 3-year limited warranty, prorated: parts free in year 1, then supplied at 40% (year 2) and 60% (year 3) of base price. No labor or shipping. DIY installation keeps the warranty. Commercial use: 1 year. |
| Released | 2025-04 | - |