Intex Krystal Clear QS1200
#2 in Above-GroundFull review
The usual pick for larger Intex and other above-ground pools up to 15,000 gallons: cheap and simple, but with no salt readout.
Amazon $198.96$198.96
The Intex Krystal Clear QS1200 rates 3.5 among above-ground salt chlorinators; the Pentair IntelliChlor LT15 rates 3.2 among in-ground ones. The Intex Krystal Clear QS1200 costs $960.04 less ($198.96 vs $1,159).
Pentair IntelliChlor LT15
#5 in In-GroundFull review
A plug-in Pentair salt system for small in-ground pools up to 15,000 gallons, sold complete with its own power pack.
Amazon $1,159$1,159
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different pool type classes (above-ground and in-ground), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own pool type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Intex Krystal Clear QS1200 | Pentair IntelliChlor LT15 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $199 for 0.6 lb of chlorine a day ($316 per lb/day) | 26 $1,159 for 0.7 lb of chlorine a day ($1,783 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 96 Replacement cell $202 ($321 per lb/day) | 50 no current cell price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year cell, 2-year control center warranty | 25 2-year cell, 2-year control center warranty |
| Features 20% | 20 Flow sensing, boost mode | 75 Salt level readout, works with pentair intellicenter, pentair intelliconnect, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch, pentair suntouch, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode |
| Certification 10% | 0 Not certified to NSF/ANSI 50 | 100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 |
Specifications
| Intex Krystal Clear QS1200 | Pentair IntelliChlor LT15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | Above-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 15,000 gal | 15,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 0.6 lb/day | 0.7 lb/day |
| Salt level | 2,500 to 3,500 ppm (ideal 3,000) | 3,000 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,600) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | No | Yes |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | - | Yes |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | 11904 | 523741 |
| Replacement cell price | $202 | - |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 1.5 in | 2 in |
| Controls | ||
| Salt level readout | No | Yes |
| Flow sensing | Flow switch | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | No | 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 V | 115 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Intex 2-year limited warranty on the control unit and the electrode(s), 180 days on hoses and fittings; original purchaser only, the same for every buyer since Intex sells direct and through retailers. Repair or replacement after an Intex service center accepts the claim. | 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. |
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |