Pentair IntelliChlor Plus60
#10 in Large PoolsFull review
Pentair’s big-pool salt system for up to 60,000 gallons, bought and installed through a pool pro.
$2,951.50
3.2/5
A basic, budget-minded salt system for large pools whose owners want to avoid acid cell cleaning; the short warranty and high salt level are the trade-offs.
- 55,000 galRated pool size
- 2.3 lb/dayChlorine output
- $745Replacement cell
- 3,500 to 5,000 ppm (ideal 4,250)Salt level
- 1 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,495Check price at CircuPool$1,355
Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cell is cleaned with a plastic tool instead of acid
- High output for the price on pools up to 55,000 gallons
Cons
- Needs 4000-4500 ppm salt, more than most systems, which means more salt to buy and more corrosion risk
- No salt readout; status is shown only by lights
- Only a 3-year warranty, prorated after year 1
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 | SJ55A |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Pool type | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 55,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 2.3 lb/day |
| Salt level | 3,500 to 5,000 ppm (ideal 4,250) |
| NSF/ANSI 50 certified | No |
| Cell | |
| Replacement cell | SJ55A-2100-3A-1RC |
| Replacement cell price | $745 |
| 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 | 1 years |
| Warranty terms | 3-year limited warranty, prorated: parts free in year 1, then supplied at 40% (year 2) and 60% (year 3) of base price. No labor or shipping. DIY installation keeps the warranty. Commercial use: 1 year. |
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