Intex Krystal Clear QS500
#5 in Above-GroundFull review
A budget salt system for mid-size Intex and other above-ground pools up to 7,000 gallons.
Amazon $156.09$156.09
The Intex Krystal Clear QS500 rates 3.3 among above-ground salt chlorinators; the Jandy AquaPure 700 rates 2.8 among in-ground ones. The Intex Krystal Clear QS500 costs $2,142.90 less ($156.09 vs $2,298.99).
Jandy AquaPure 700
#12 in In-GroundFull review
The small AquaPure for pools or spas up to 12,000 gallons; worth it mainly for homes already on Jandy AquaLink.
$2,298.99
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 QS500 | Jandy AquaPure 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 80 $156 for 0.3 lb of chlorine a day ($600 per lb/day) | 0 $2,299 for 0.6 lb of chlorine a day ($3,678 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 87 Replacement cell $98 ($377 per lb/day) | 13 Replacement cell $889 ($1,422 per lb/day) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year cell, 2-year control center warranty | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty |
| Features 20% | 20 Flow sensing, boost mode | 75 Salt level readout, works with jandy aqualink, 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 QS500 | Jandy AquaPure 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | Above-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 7,000 gal | 12,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 0.3 lb/day | 0.6 lb/day |
| Salt level | 2,500 to 3,500 ppm (ideal 3,000) | 3,000 to 3,500 ppm |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | No | Yes |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | - | Yes |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | 11899 | R0452300 |
| Replacement cell price | $98 | $889 |
| 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 | - | iAquaLink (via Jandy AquaLink) |
| Automation compatibility | - | Jandy AquaLink |
| Voltage | 115 V | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 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. | Complete system (power center and cell bought and installed together): 3 years; 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. |
| Also sold as | - | Jandy PureLink (power center for AquaLink automation) |
| Released | 2018 | - |