I have an IC40 that is 5 years old. It recently started blowing fuses. When I change the fuse, it'll run for a few hours before it blows again. I've cleaned the cell so that's not the issue. I've read where some people have trouble with the fuse blowing right away and it's a bad SWG, but that's not happening here. Any suggestions?
Intellichlor IC40 blowing fuses
- Thread starter cajunjimbo
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 58,475
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Welcome to the forum.
I assume you have the Power Center for the IC and it is not connected to an automation system.
The fuse holder is known to have issues in the Power Center.
Read Pentair Intellichlor ICXX SWG - Further Reading
I assume you have the Power Center for the IC and it is not connected to an automation system.
The fuse holder is known to have issues in the Power Center.
Read Pentair Intellichlor ICXX SWG - Further Reading
Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, it has the power center. The fuse holder appears to be working as the green light does come on for a few hours before the fuse blows. I tested the fuse and it is actually blown, not just a bad connection.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,475
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Not what I wanted to hear. Those things are $1000 now. My first one lasted 4 years, this one 5. Pricey to change out that frequently.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,475
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
What volume is your pool? How much do you run the pump at what SWCG % setting.
I believe you will find liquid chlorine will cost alot more over that time period. It goes for $6-$10 a gallon.
I believe you will find liquid chlorine will cost alot more over that time period. It goes for $6-$10 a gallon.
Our pool is 13,000 gallons. We run the pump for 12 hours and the SWG usually runs at 40%, sometimes we have to bump it to 60% for a few days.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,475
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
At 40%, 12 hours a day, 5 years, that is 8000 generating hours. That is a very good and economical life.
That is equivalent to buying approximately 700 gallons of 10% liquid chlorine. In today's prices, at least $4200 worth of liquid chlorine.
That is equivalent to buying approximately 700 gallons of 10% liquid chlorine. In today's prices, at least $4200 worth of liquid chlorine.
Oh wow! Since you put it that way…. Thanks for helping me get passed the initial sticker shock of replacing it.