Product Details
- Brand: Pentair
- Product Type: Salt chlorine generator
- Model Number: EC-520888
- Pool Size Rating: Up to approximately 15,000 gallons
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches
- Item Weight: 13 pounds
- Product Benefit Listed: Scale control
- Included Components Listed: IC15 salt cell and external power supply
- Cell Type: Titanium electrode cell blades
- Connection Type Listed: 2-inch PVC piping
- Main Use: Salt chlorination for compatible above-ground swimming pools
Compatibility and Pool Use
The IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator is a good fit for pool owners who want a compact salt chlorination setup for a compatible above-ground pool. It is designed for pools up to about 15,000 gallons, but the final fit should be checked against your pool volume, plumbing size, and equipment layout.
This Pentair IC15 system is intended to help produce chlorine automatically as water passes through the salt cell. It is not a replacement for regular water testing, so chlorine, salt level, pH, alkalinity, stabilizer, and calcium hardness should still be checked during normal pool care.
Salt Cell and Power Supply
The IntelliChlor IC15 Salt Cell includes titanium electrode cell blades and is designed to support salt-based chlorine production for smaller above-ground pools. The listed setup includes both the cell and the external power supply, which is important to verify before purchase.
The unit is listed with LED indicators and simple output controls to help monitor salt level, cell status, sanitizer output, and water flow. These features can make routine checks easier, but the control lights should always be read along with actual water test results.
Installation and Setup Notes
The Pentair Pool Salt Chlorinator should be installed according to the product manual and connected only to compatible pool plumbing and electrical equipment. Turn off all pool equipment before installing the cell or power supply.
Before starting the system, add the correct amount of pool-grade salt and allow it to dissolve fully. Check the recommended salt range in the manual before operation so the salt cell can produce chlorine properly.
Maintenance and Cleaning
The Pentair Pool Chlorine Generator should be inspected regularly for calcium scale, loose unions, cable wear, and signs of reduced chlorine output. The self-cleaning function can help reduce buildup, but the cell may still need periodic inspection and cleaning.
If the system shows low salt, high salt, poor flow, or reduced output, check water chemistry, salt level, filter condition, pump flow, and cell cleanliness before replacing parts.
Before You Buy
Confirm that the package includes the IC15 salt cell and external power supply. Also verify the model number, pool size rating, plumbing size, power requirements, installation direction, warranty, return policy, and whether professional installation is recommended.
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