need opinion on Pentair Intellichlore SWG

fkong777 · May 31, 2009

My builder is recommending Pentair Intellichlor to use with Easy Touch wireless control. Any Opinion on the Pentair SWG? Since Pentair and Zodiac is the only brand he carries. and Intellichlor is suppose to interface with wireless control of my Intelliflow VS pump , Heater and lights.

Any thoughts? Thanks

EskimoPie · Jun 1, 2009

I like mine. The wireless integration with the easytouch is really nice too... you can adjust your settings easily from your couch. I think Pentair is a good solid brand in all their pool equipment.

ktdave · Jun 1, 2009

I have had pretty much flawless performance out of my IC-20. It is stand-alone (no Easy Touch, etc.), but it has really made my pool water maintenance a breeze. I've never seen algae in my pool!

Pisces · Jun 1, 2009

I like my IC-40 also...and the Intellitouch makes adjusting everything super easy. We did have to calibrate the Intellichlor to the actual salt level in the pool (I use Aquachek salt strips backed up by the Taylor salt test kit to get accurate salt level readings), rather than what the unit thought it was reading, but since...no problems at all. We recently put in landscape lighting ourselves and they're on and off with a push of a button on the pad. HTH!

spishex · Jun 1, 2009

Given your other equipment, going with the Intellichlor makes sense. I'm also not a big fan of the zodiac units, so there's another reason to go with it. My only issue with the Intellichlor is the 20% output increments which is solved by hooking it up to automation.

fkong777 · Jun 2, 2009

thanks. seem like Pentair has a package for the easy touch panel, intellichlor and actuators as a package. Now should I ask for the 20 or 40 cell. it will be about a 15000 gal capacity pool.

grumpy · Jun 2, 2009

Get the IC-40. It may cost a bit more but it won't have to work as hard to keep your pool chlorinated. That means possible longer cell life.