Jandy TruClear
#9 in Large PoolsFull review
A simple, cheaper-to-maintain Jandy salt system for pools up to 35,000 gallons, best bought and installed by a local pool store to keep the warranty.
Amazon $1,467.99$1,467.99
The Jandy TruClear is the better salt chlorinator overall, rated 3.2 to 3.2. The Jandy TruClear leads on value and cell cost. The Jandy AquaPure 1400 wins on features. The Jandy TruClear costs $1,270 less ($1,467.99 vs $2,737.99).
Jandy AquaPure 1400
#13 in Large PoolsFull review
Jandy’s long-running salt system with a salt readout, for pools up to 40,000 gallons and a natural fit for homes on Jandy AquaLink automation.
$2,737.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jandy TruClear for value ($1,468 for 1 lb of chlorine a day ($1,513 per lb/day) vs $2,738 for 1.2 lb of chlorine a day ($2,190 per lb/day)) and cell cost (Replacement cell $618 ($637 per lb/day) vs Replacement cell $1,129 ($903 per lb/day)).
- Choose the Jandy AquaPure 1400 for features (Salt level readout, works with jandy aqualink, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode vs Works with jandy aqualink, 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 | Jandy AquaPure 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $1,468 for 1 lb of chlorine a day ($1,513 per lb/day) | 16 $2,738 for 1.2 lb of chlorine a day ($2,190 per lb/day) |
| Cell cost 20% | 58 Replacement cell $618 ($637 per lb/day) | 38 Replacement cell $1,129 ($903 per lb/day) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty | 50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty |
| Features 20% | 40 Works with jandy aqualink, flow sensing, boost mode | 75 Salt level readout, works with jandy aqualink, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode |
| Certification 10% | 100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 | 100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50 |
Specifications
| Jandy TruClear | Jandy AquaPure 1400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Pool type | In-ground | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 35,000 gal | 40,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1 lb/day | 1.2 lb/day |
| Salt level | 3,000 to 3,500 ppm (ideal 3,000) | 3,000 to 3,500 ppm |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical listing (UL/ETL) | Yes | Yes |
| Cell | ||
| Replacement cell | R0693900 | R0452400 |
| Replacement cell price | $618 | $1,129 |
| Self-cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Controls | ||
| Salt level readout | No | Yes |
| Flow sensing | Gas sensor | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | No | Yes |
| Boost mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| App | iAquaLink (via Jandy AquaLink) | iAquaLink (via Jandy AquaLink) |
| Automation compatibility | Jandy AquaLink | Jandy AquaLink |
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Complete system (controller 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. Jandy sells TruClear only through local pool stores. | 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 | 2016-09 | - |