Pentair IntelliChlor LT25
#8 in In-GroundFull review
Pentair’s budget cell for pools up to 25,000 gallons; the easiest upgrade for anyone with an old IC20 and its power center.
$1,600.51
The Pentair IntelliChlor LT25 and the Hayward AquaRite 100 are evenly matched, rated 3.0 and 2.9. The Pentair IntelliChlor LT25 leads on certification and features. The Hayward AquaRite 100 wins on warranty.
Hayward AquaRite 100
#9 in In-GroundFull review
A basic dealer-installed salt system for in-ground pools up to 30,000 gallons, for owners who don’t want automation or a salt display.
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 LT25 for certification (Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 vs Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50) and features (Salt level readout, 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).
- Choose the Hayward AquaRite 100 for warranty (3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty vs 2-year cell, 2-year control center warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every in-ground salt chlorinator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Pentair IntelliChlor LT25 | Hayward AquaRite 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 26 $1,601 for 0.9 lb of chlorine a day ($1,778 per lb/day) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Cell cost 20% | 19 Replacement cell $1,149 ($1,277 per lb/day) | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year cell, 2-year control center warranty | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty |
| Features 20% | 75 Salt level readout, 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% | 100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 | 0 Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50 |
Specifications
| Pentair IntelliChlor LT25 | Hayward AquaRite 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 25,000 gal | 30,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 0.9 lb/day | 1.1 lb/day |
| Salt level | 3,000 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,600) | 1,500 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,200) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | No |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | Yes | - |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | 523747 | CCELL |
| Replacement cell price | $1,149 | - |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Controls | ||
| Salt level readout | Yes | 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 | 120/240 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | TradeGrade product: 2 years or 6,000 operating hours, whichever comes first, when bought from and installed by a pool professional (LT cells). 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), so DIY online buyers get far less cover. | Manual (effective 03/01/12): control box 3 years, parts only; cell 3 years; accessories 1 year. Sell sheet: 3 years for the system and the CCELL. The product page lists 3 years parts and 1 year labor. |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 |