Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 vs Pentair IntelliChlor Plus40

Last updated: October 27, 2026

The Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 and the Pentair IntelliChlor Plus40 are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The Pentair IntelliChlor Plus40 wins on features.

Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 vs Pentair IntelliChlor Plus40

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?

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 weightPentair IntelliChlor IC60Pentair IntelliChlor Plus40
Overall rating3.2/53.2/5
Value 30%50 no current price (neutral score used)30 $2,299 for 1.4 lb of chlorine a day ($1,642 per lb/day)
Cell cost 20%50 no current cell price (neutral score used)27 Replacement cell $1,546 ($1,104 per lb/day)
Warranty 20%50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty50 3-year cell, 3-year control center warranty
Features 20%50 Works with pentair intellicenter, pentair intelliconnect, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch, pentair suntouch, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode75 Salt level readout, works with pentair intellicenter, pentair intelliconnect, pentair easytouch, pentair intellitouch, pentair suntouch, cold-water shutoff, flow sensing, boost mode
Certification 10%50 certification not published (neutral score used)100 Certified to NSF/ANSI 50

Specifications

Pentair IntelliChlor IC60Pentair IntelliChlor Plus40
Output
Pool typeIn-groundIn-ground
Rated pool size (maker)60,000 gal40,000 gal
Chlorine output2 lb/day1.4 lb/day
Salt level2,800 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,600)3,000 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,600)
NSF/ANSI 50 certified-Yes
Electrical listing (UL/ETL)-Yes
Cell
Replacement cell521105523735
Replacement cell price-$1,546
Self-cleaningYesYes
Plumbing size-2 in
Controls
Salt level readoutNoYes
Flow sensingFlow switchFlow switch
Cold-water shutoffYesYes
Boost modeYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
AppPentair Pool (via Pentair automation)Pentair Pool (via Pentair automation)
Automation compatibilityPentair IntelliCenter, Pentair IntelliConnect, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch, Pentair SunTouchPentair IntelliCenter, Pentair IntelliConnect, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch, Pentair SunTouch
Voltage115/230 V115/230 V
Warranty and models
Warranty3 years3 years
Warranty termsPentair's US relaunch page gives the reintroduced IC20/IC40/IC60 a 3-year warranty when bought through a pool professional. 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).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.
Released2009-112025

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