Hayward AquaRite S3 40K
#6 in Large PoolsFull review
Hayward’s flagship salt system for large in-ground pools, best bought and installed through a Hayward dealer; it can grow into Omni app control.
Amazon $2,489.99$2,489.99
3.2/5
The big IntelliChlor for pools up to 60,000 gallons, back in the US through pool dealers; the Plus60 adds a ppm salt display.
- 60,000 galRated pool size
- 2 lb/dayChlorine output
- 2,800 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,600)Salt level
- 3 yearsWarranty
See it at Pentair
No store we check sells it online; the maker lists where to buy or who installs it.
Pros
- Back in the US with a 3-year warranty through pool pros
- Rated for pools up to 60,000 gallons
- Self-cleaning cell with boost and automatic cold-water shutoff
Cons
- Salt level shown only as LEDs, not a ppm number
- No online price yet; available only to order through pool dealers
- Needs the PC100 power center, sold separately
The Pentair IntelliChlor IC family
Every Pentair IntelliChlor IC model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool type.
| Model | Rated pool size | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentair IntelliChlor IC20 | 20,000 gal | 2.9/5 | - |
| Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 | 40,000 gal | 3.0/5 | $2,411.99 |
| Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 (this one) | 60,000 gal | 3.2/5 | - |
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 | IC60 cell 521105 / EC-521105 + PC100 power center 520556 / EC-520556 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Pool type | In-ground |
| Rated pool size (maker) | 60,000 gal |
| Chlorine output | 2 lb/day |
| Salt level | 2,800 to 4,500 ppm (ideal 3,600) |
| Cell | |
| Replacement cell | 521105 |
| Self-cleaning | Yes |
| Controls | |
| Salt level readout | No |
| Flow sensing | Flow switch |
| Cold-water shutoff | Yes |
| Boost mode | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| App | Pentair Pool (via Pentair automation) |
| Automation compatibility | Pentair IntelliCenter, Pentair IntelliConnect, Pentair EasyTouch, Pentair IntelliTouch, Pentair SunTouch |
| Voltage | 115/230 V |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Warranty terms | Pentair'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). |
| Released | 2009-11 |
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