Product Details
- Product Name: IC40 Pool Salt Cell Replacement
- Brand: Svipxoco
- Compatible System: Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 saltwater chlorinator systems
- Replacement Part Numbers: 520555 and EC-520555
- Pool Type: In-ground pools
- Pool Size Compatibility: Up to 40,000 gallons
- Chlorine Output: Listed as 1.4 lbs per day
- Salt Range: 2,800–4,500 ppm, with 3,200 ppm listed as ideal
- Cable Length: 13.5 ft cable
- Connector Type: 4-pin connector
- Cell Type: Titanium cell
- Product Benefits: Reduces chlorine odor
- Number of Items: 1
- Product Dimensions: 15 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches
- Item Weight: 6.89 pounds
- Item Model Number: IC40 Salt Cell pool
- Main Use: Replacement salt cell for compatible IC40 pool chlorine generator systems
Compatibility Guide
This product is suitable for buyers who need an IC40 salt cell replacement for a compatible Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 system. It should only be used when your existing setup requires a 520555 or EC-520555 style replacement cell.
Buyers can also compare this product with the Pentair 520555 IntelliChlor IC40 salt chlorine generator cell when checking part number, cable style, connector type, cell body design, and pool capacity. Do not use this cell with IC20, IC60, Hayward, Jandy, AutoPilot, or other systems unless compatibility is confirmed by the supplier or installer.
Installation Notes
Turn off the pool pump and disconnect power before removing the old salt cell. Release water pressure, loosen the unions carefully, and remove the existing cell from the plumbing line.
Before installing the new cell, inspect the O-rings, union fittings, 4-pin connector, cable condition, and water flow direction. A proper salt chlorinator installation guide can help buyers understand the basic setup process, but final installation should always follow the product manual and electrical safety requirements.
Pool Use and Chlorine Production
When installed with a compatible control system, this replacement cell helps your salt water chlorinator produce chlorine during normal pool circulation. It is designed to support cleaner pool water while reducing the need for frequent manual chlorine handling.
For best performance, maintain salt levels between 2,800 and 4,500 ppm, with 3,200 ppm listed as the ideal level. Pool owners should also test pH, stabilizer, calcium hardness, chlorine level, and water flow regularly because poor water balance can reduce chlorine output and shorten cell life.
Smart Display and Protection Features
The inline display and system indicators help users check salt level, water temperature, flow status, cell status, and maintenance alerts. The system may show low-salt alerts or shut down if salt drops too low, so salt levels should be checked weekly.
This product is useful for buyers comparing chlorinator replacement cells for IC40-style saltwater pool systems. Features such as output adjustment, boost mode, and self-cleaning polarity reversal should be verified from the manual before publishing.
Maintenance and Cell Life
The titanium cell is designed to support long-term chlorine generation, but it still needs regular inspection for calcium scale, debris, and reduced output. Clean the cell only when needed and avoid unnecessary acid washing because harsh cleaning can reduce the working life of the plates.
If chlorine production becomes low, check salt level, pump runtime, water temperature, flow, stabilizer level, cell cleanliness, and control panel messages before replacing other system parts.
Before You Buy
Choose this replacement only if your pool currently uses a compatible IC40 setup and needs a 520555 / EC-520555 style salt cell. If your system needs a power center, control panel, flow switch, plumbing union, or complete salt chlorine generator system, this cell alone may not solve the issue.
Buyers comparing a complete IntelliChlor IC40 salt chlorine generator should confirm whether they need the full system or only the replacement cell before purchasing.
