Pentair IntelliChlor Plus30
#4 in In-GroundFull review
A mid-size Pentair Plus system for pools up to 30,000 gallons, best bought through a pool pro to keep the 3-year warranty.
$1,675.50
The Pentair IntelliChlor Plus30 is the better salt chlorinator overall, rated 3.3 to 2.9. The Pentair IntelliChlor Plus30 leads on certification and features.
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 Plus30 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).
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 Plus30 | Hayward AquaRite 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $1,676 for 1.1 lb of chlorine a day ($1,523 per lb/day) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Cell cost 20% | 27 Replacement cell $1,224 ($1,113 per lb/day) | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year cell, 3-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 Plus30 | Hayward AquaRite 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 30,000 gal | 30,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1.1 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 | 523730 | CCELL |
| Replacement cell price | $1,224 | - |
| 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 | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | TradeGrade product: 3 years or 10,000 operating hours, whichever comes first, when bought from and installed by a pool professional (Plus 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 |