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product_id: 1701173
title: "Pentair 520555 IntelliChlor IC40 Salt Chlorine Generator Cell (US Version)"
brand: "pentair"
price: "₩97148"
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# Real-time cell-life tracking Full diagnostic system display Automatic shut-off for cell protection Pentair 520555 IntelliChlor IC40 Salt Chlorine Generator Cell (US Version)

**Brand:** pentair
**Price:** ₩97148
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your pool game with smart, stress-free chlorination!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentair 520555 IntelliChlor IC40 Salt Chlorine Generator Cell (US Version) by pentair
- **How much does it cost?** ₩97148 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/1701173-pentair-520555-intellichlor-ic40-salt-chlorine-generator-cell-us-version)

## Best For

- pentair enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentair brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug-and-Play Convenience:** Includes a 15-foot cord for flexible, hassle-free installation.
- • **Smart Safety with Automatic Shut-Off:** Protect your investment with built-in safeguards against low water temperature damage.
- • **Effortless Control at Your Fingertips:** Push-button operation and clear displays make pool maintenance a breeze.
- • **Seamless Integration with IntelliCenter:** Sync effortlessly with Pentair’s automation for ultimate pool control.
- • **Stay Ahead with Real-Time Cell-Life Tracking:** Monitor your salt cell’s lifespan down to the hour—never get caught off guard.

## Overview

The Pentair IC40 IntelliChlor® 520555 is a trade-grade salt cell chlorine generator featuring real-time cell-life tracking, full diagnostic displays, and automatic shut-off protection. Designed for easy push-button operation and seamless integration with Pentair automation systems, it ensures efficient, reliable pool sanitation with minimal effort.

## Description

IntelliChlor Salt Chlorinator uses common table salt to produce all the chlorine a pool needs, safely, effectively, and automatically. Same sanitation performance as manual chlorine addition without the drawbacks. No need for customers to buy, transport and store chlorine compounds. Full diagnostic capabilities, including cell life tracking that communicates remaining hours of cell life in real-time. Captures all performance data daily (production settings, hours of operation, chlorine output, cell cleaning cycles, salt readings, and water temperature averages). Push-button operation and easy-to-view displays enable fast checking of salt levels, cell cleanliness, sanitizer output, and water flow. Automatic shut-off feature protects the unit and prolongs cell life under low water temperature conditions. On-time cycling prevents calcium and scale build-up to maximize cell life. Ability to communicate with IntelliTouch, EasyTouch, and SunTouch automation systems. Certified to UL 1081 standard for safety. NSF approved. Measures 7-inch length by 7-inch height by 17-inch width.

Review: As advertised - The original Pentair salt cell that came with the pool installation of lasted about 5-6 years. I replaced it with an off brand because it was cheaper. So I saved money at the time, but the replacement salt cell only lasted 2 years. Replacement brand sells also. Do not allow for full functionality like setting the chlorine level from your remote app. This time I decided to go back to the Pentair salt cell and was surprised after shopping around that this one was offered at a much cheaper price than every other Pentair supplier locally or online. I was thinking all kinds of scenarios like maybe it was refurbished, or didn't have all the parts or wiring, or wouldn't come with a warranty. I was pleasantly surprised that it came in the original sealed factory box, included all parts, including replacement pipe connectors and gaskets, and has the full 2 year factory warranty. Installation was quick and easy. No leaks and up and running with full functionality. If you are looking to replace your Pentair salt cell, it is worth it to get this one at such a deeply discounted price. Not sure how they do it, but everything looks just fine, and delivery even arrived 2 days earlier, then expected. Their customer support is responsive as well. I had a question up front before I purchased it and they answered me within an hour.
Review: Solid design and construction; E-Z to install.... - Very happy with my Pentair IntelliChlor! If this one lasts as long as our last one did, I will be ecstatic! After our original Pentair unit slowly faded beginning mid-summer 2014 (cell indicator light continuously flashing), it was still able to maintain chlorine at proper levels for the remainder of the season and even limped along over the subsequent winter (we live in the sunny south and don't winterize our pool). However, at start-up this year it was finally done--even blew the fuse in the Power Center. After replacing the fuse and ensuring I couldn't squeeze any more life out of our original unit, it was a no-brainer deciding to buy another IntelliChlor: 1) E-Z repair--remove and replace (using existing Power Center); 2) cheaper than changing systems (again, same Power Center); and 3) was very pleased with original unit that kept our pool beautiful for nine seasons (Did I mention we don't winterize? Pump runs year-round, less operating hours and reduced chlorine output selected on unit, but runs all winter) The only slightly picky technical thing I would mention is that the Control Panel (where indicator lights are located) will be "upside down" when installed in correct flow direction due to a Pentair redesign to support vertical mounting of the unit. Read online elsewhere that it is possible to "flip" the control panel but chose not to because I didn't want to risk damaging the housing; and besides with our pump configuration it's still easy to read. Also have to mention the quality construction of this unit matched the quality of original installed with our pool (pleasant surprise when replacing an expensive equipment item). And the streamlined functionality of this unit, evidently part of the redesign, would seem to indicate Pentair invests in and strives to improve their product line. Unless something unforeseen happens--I'm a dedicated Pentair customer!

## Features

- Easy-to-view displays enable fast checking of salt levels, cell cleanliness, sanitizer output and water flow
- Adjustment is as easy as pressing two buttons
- All performance data—production settings, hours of operation, chlorine output, cell cleaning cycles, salt
- Cell use tracking feature communicates remaining hours of cell life in real-time
- Requires 520556 Intellichlor Power Center (sold seperately)
- Automatic shut-off feature protects the unit and prolongs cell life under low water temperature conditions
- Fits Pentair Compool to EasyTouch Upgrade automation
- On-time cycling prevents calcium and scale build-up to maximize cell life
- Ability to communicate with IntelliTouch, EasyTouch, and SunTouch automation systems
- Certified to UL 1081 standard for safety; NSF approved; Measures 7-inch length by 7-inch height by 17-inch width

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001DSLLH4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,342 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #870 in Swimming Pool Chlorine |
| Brand | Pentair |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,545) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00788379691974 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Form | Granular |
| Item Weight | 0.317 ounces |
| Item model number | 520555 |
| Manufacturer | Pentair |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Benefits | Maintains Clean Sanitized Water |
| Product Dimensions | 7 x 17 x 7 inches |
| UPC | 788379691974 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pentair
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00788379691974
- **Item Form:** Granular
- **Product Benefits:** Maintains Clean Sanitized Water
- **UPC:** 788379691974

## Images

![Pentair 520555 IntelliChlor IC40 Salt Chlorine Generator Cell (US Version) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817Vz4Ie2IL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does is come with union joints?**
A: If the system calls for an IC-40, what model did you use to replace it.  The price for the ic-40 model is a joke. I bought this model in 2015 for $580 now they are $1400. If you can possibly wait till supply catches up to demand, do so. I can’t .

**Q: For the IC40 is this a complete unit with an 8 ft. cord?**
A: This unit comes complete with the cord.  All you have to do with this unit is remove the unit from the pipes, unplug the old unit, and install the new unit.  It took me less than three minutes to exchange the units.  Very easy to change out the units.

**Q: how do you turn the unit off?**
A: I use a separate timer similar to a pool pump or hot water heater timer (needs to be outdoor rated of course). I set the timer to turn the unit on after the pool pump is running and to shut off before the pool pump does. In the manual they say tie it in to the same timer used for the pool pump. I did that originally until I came out one morning and found the pvc on the inlet side had blown out and something had caused the titanium plates inside the unit to bow out. The consensus is the flow sensor failed (it happens), the unit was making chlorine when the pump shut off, chlorine gas got trapped on the inlet side, when the pump turned on the next morning the gas caused the pipe to fail. I think my situation was a perfect storm (everything had to happen exactly the way it did). I added the timer to make sure water was flowing when the chlorine generator turned on. I'm assuming you could also use Pentair's Easytouch or Intellitouch controllers since the generator plugs into those controllers.

**Q: is the replacement cell for the c40 chorine gen. has to be mounted upside down compared to my old cell..plus the new one looks like it has a cold wath**
A: All you have to do is pull off the plastic "FLOW" cover and rotate the flow switch / sensor 180 degrees. Depending on how tightened down it is you may want to pull it (sensor) out, re-tape it and install it facing the opposite direction so it can be mounted to read easier and is sealed. JUST REMEMBER YOU ARE DEALING WITH PLASTIC THREADS HERE, do not over tighten.  Now the genius who designed the cover marked "FLOW" with the arrow on it SHOULD have just made a slot on BOTH sides of the cover so it could be mounted either way. SO, you can either be creative with a small saw and cut your own slot, or just put it back on with it pointing in the wrong direction and confuse anyone who looks at it besides yourself. ;)The COLD led is just until water hits 55 or 65 degrees. No salt systems work "well" with water colder than that. Typically, if water is that cold algae won't grow anyway. But, if water got warm then cooled off again you might already have a little algae left over.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As advertised
*by D***H on May 16, 2024*

The original Pentair salt cell that came with the pool installation of lasted about 5-6 years. I replaced it with an off brand because it was cheaper. So I saved money at the time, but the replacement salt cell only lasted 2 years. Replacement brand sells also. Do not allow for full functionality like setting the chlorine level from your remote app. This time I decided to go back to the Pentair salt cell and was surprised after shopping around that this one was offered at a much cheaper price than every other Pentair supplier locally or online. I was thinking all kinds of scenarios like maybe it was refurbished, or didn't have all the parts or wiring, or wouldn't come with a warranty. I was pleasantly surprised that it came in the original sealed factory box, included all parts, including replacement pipe connectors and gaskets, and has the full 2 year factory warranty. Installation was quick and easy. No leaks and up and running with full functionality. If you are looking to replace your Pentair salt cell, it is worth it to get this one at such a deeply discounted price. Not sure how they do it, but everything looks just fine, and delivery even arrived 2 days earlier, then expected. Their customer support is responsive as well. I had a question up front before I purchased it and they answered me within an hour.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid design and construction; E-Z to install....
*by M***N on July 23, 2015*

Very happy with my Pentair IntelliChlor! If this one lasts as long as our last one did, I will be ecstatic! After our original Pentair unit slowly faded beginning mid-summer 2014 (cell indicator light continuously flashing), it was still able to maintain chlorine at proper levels for the remainder of the season and even limped along over the subsequent winter (we live in the sunny south and don't winterize our pool). However, at start-up this year it was finally done--even blew the fuse in the Power Center. After replacing the fuse and ensuring I couldn't squeeze any more life out of our original unit, it was a no-brainer deciding to buy another IntelliChlor: 1) E-Z repair--remove and replace (using existing Power Center); 2) cheaper than changing systems (again, same Power Center); and 3) was very pleased with original unit that kept our pool beautiful for nine seasons (Did I mention we don't winterize? Pump runs year-round, less operating hours and reduced chlorine output selected on unit, but runs all winter) The only slightly picky technical thing I would mention is that the Control Panel (where indicator lights are located) will be "upside down" when installed in correct flow direction due to a Pentair redesign to support vertical mounting of the unit. Read online elsewhere that it is possible to "flip" the control panel but chose not to because I didn't want to risk damaging the housing; and besides with our pump configuration it's still easy to read. Also have to mention the quality construction of this unit matched the quality of original installed with our pool (pleasant surprise when replacing an expensive equipment item). And the streamlined functionality of this unit, evidently part of the redesign, would seem to indicate Pentair invests in and strives to improve their product line. Unless something unforeseen happens--I'm a dedicated Pentair customer!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome product!
*by J***M on April 15, 2025*

Unfortunately I had to replace mine but this was the exact unit replacement. It came the day it was supposed to, installed exactly perfect, boxed new in the box, and working perfect so far! This was an A++ transaction.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Pentair IC40 IntelliChlor® 520555 Trade Grade Salt Cell Chlorine Generator
- Pentair 520556 IntelliChlor® Power Center For Salt Chlorine Generator Systems (US Version)

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