A straightforward DIY salt system for pools up to about 45,000 gallons that shows the salt level on its screen; the warranty is shorter than the 7-year headline suggests.
Amazon $1,745 CircuPool $1,695
The simplest CircuPool to install yourself on pools up to 35,000 gallons, with a longer full warranty than the RJ line, but no salt readout.
- 35,000 galRated pool size
- 1.4 lb/dayChlorine output
- $737Replacement cell
- 3,000 to 4,000 ppm (ideal 3,500)Salt level
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- All-in-one unit plugs into a 120 V outlet, so most owners can install it without an electrician
- Two years of full parts coverage, then prorated to year 8
- Automatically throttles back in cool water, protecting the cell without a winter setting
- Shows only a Low Salt light, not the salt level, so you still need a salt test
- Output adjusts in coarse steps (15% to 90%) from the buttons
- No Wi-Fi or app; that is the CORE CONTROL model
- Lower output (1.4 lb/day) than the similarly priced RJ45+
The CircuPool CORE family
Every CircuPool CORE model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated pool size | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CircuPool CORE35 (this one) | 35,000 gal | 2.9/5 | $1,595 |
| CircuPool CORE55 | 55,000 gal | 3.0/5 | $1,895 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its pool type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | CORE35 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Pool type | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 35,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 1.4 lb/day |
| Salt level | 3,000 to 4,000 ppm (ideal 3,500) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | No |
| Cell | |
| Replacement cell | CORE35-4300-8A-1RC |
| Replacement cell price | $737 |
| Self-cleaning | Yes |
| Plumbing size | 2 in |
| Controls | |
| Salt level readout | No |
| Flow sensing | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | Yes |
| Boost mode | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Voltage | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Sold as an 8-year limited warranty, prorated: parts free in years 1-2, then supplied at 40% (year 3), 60% (year 4) and 80% (years 5-8) of base price. No labor or shipping. DIY installation keeps the warranty. Commercial use: 1 year. |
Alternatives in this pool type
A plug-in, all-in-one salt system for larger pools (up to 55,000 gallons) with two years of full coverage; pick an RJ60+ if you want a salt readout.
Amazon $1,895The long-running Pentair salt system for pools up to 40,000 gallons, now back in the US; buy it through a pool pro for the 3-year warranty.
INYOPools $2,411.99Compare
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