Intelichlor IC 60

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justinfrancisjudd

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Dec 24, 2014
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We replaced our salt cell two years ago due to it being faulty under our home warranty. I’ve had no issues up till this point , yesterday came home from work and the breaker was tripped for the salt cell, the 12A one right side panel. Reset it and hasn't tripped since.

I have not gotten any lights back to the Inteliclor, the circuit board has the green power light on it on D2. No wiring changes or add ons to the panel, I checked the voltage from the transformer to the hot wire plugging into the circuit board and it is it 32 V where it should be.

The cell has seemed to kind of have been all over the place last couple months at times reading salt no salt, knowing its at 3400 after double checking, then back to fine, but producing chlorine. double checked the pool chlorine today as it was off for two days and it still has chlorine in it. gonna add some manually for now.

Reading a few of the other forum post I believe the vs pump is not communicating with it to power it after the other checks. If I place the panel and service mode, I cannot manually turn on the variable speed pump however it runs fine and auto but no cell activation. Prior was able to run the pump in service mode.


Anyone have any other ideas? Much appreciated
 
Justin,

The pump does not communicate with the cell...

If you have 32 volts DC at the output of the surge card, going to the cell, and the cell has no lights, then the cell is dead.

Or.. there is an open between the Surge card and the cell.. We have seen several times where the connector at the surge card, or at the bottom of the EasyTouch, where the cell connects, have had burned contacts. Something to check..

Sorry for you loss..

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
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Justin,

Not sure why you are not having any luck with your IntelliChlor cells....

I have three saltwater pools, and have been through three IC40s.. One lasted almost 9 years, one almost 8 years the last one just over 7 years..

In my case.. I love them.

How often do you clean them with MA?? I look at mine about every six months, but rarely have to clean them.

The ipH is an acid feeder, but I assume you would have known that if you were using one.. They tend to suck up too much current and burn the wiring and connectors.. :(

Just to confirm.. When you measured the voltage going to the cell, it was a DC voltage, correct?

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
justinfrancisjudd said:
apexpool.com

APX P60 Aftermarket Replacement Salt Cell fits Pentair IC60

apexpool.com

Thoughts if anyones swapped?
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Someone just posted today that he had one of these for 2 years now and so far had no issues. But I don't think these will work with automation or at least it is not recommended.

Here is the thread that started 2 years ago and just today was updated.

Aftermarket replacement cell for Pentair

My IC40 quit yesterday and while shopping for a replacement, I found these aftermarket cells that are supposed to be a direct drop-in replacement. They are $200 less, generate 50% more chlorine per day and have a built-in salinity display. They have good reviews online, but I know those can be...
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com
 
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Jimrahbe said:
Justin,

Not sure why you are not having any luck with your IntelliChlor cells....

I have three saltwater pools, and have been through three IC40s.. One lasted almost 9 years, one almost 8 years the last one just over 7 years..

In my case.. I love them.

How often do you clean them with MA?? I look at mine about every six months, but rarely have to clean them.

The ipH is an acid feeder, but I assume you would have known that if you were using one.. They tend to suck up too much current and burn the wiring and connectors.. :(

Just to confirm.. When you measured the voltage going to the cell, it was a DC voltage, correct?

Thanks,

Jim R.
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the pool is fairly large which is part of the issue. But even old house with Jandy equipment same at most 3 years. Problem is 1500 bucks for 3 years for convenience. I'll keep ya all posted on the APEX one I'm giving it a try its supposed to be a compatible replacement for the ic60. So if its not ill return it just showed up today
 
New cell from apex is installed. While not designed for communication/automation as the intelichlor is for something I never adjust normally I'm happy with it. I typically adjust my pump schedule run time seasonally for enough cycles and chlorine production and usually run my cell 100% based off that need. That will likely change with the higher production then the ic60 of this unit but we will see after 24 hr run time tests.

Will update what the cell makes over 24 hours and will probably make a new post for the unit. There are some misnomers about it being non compatable, while it won't communicate back it will power off the easy touch main panel just fine and is half the price. 2ppm FC when installed and salt level is at 3200. Powers off the Easy touch with the 4 pin connector appropriately, shuts off when pump is off etc just like the prior unit. Leaving my intelichlor settings as set as I believe and will verify if it shuts off power running at a diffenent percentage, well see when hot tub is on later if it only gets power to the cell 5% of the hour or if its running fully. Only issue I foresee. It is otherwise plug and play, set your settings on the unit itself. Shuts off when pump is off and activates when turned on.

Very satisfied and apex to me thus far is a better product with the design of a new cell when its dies down the road you have the option to replace just the cell at a even lower cost the the whole unit power control screen on the unit pops off and onto the new cell. They haven't put those out yet after emailing them but it's coming. 1500 for a ic60 lasting 2 years unfortunately is unacceptable to me from pentair. I maintain my water religiously as well as ph, ta, ch, salt etc. They need to have a better warranty for that cost to me.

I certainly wish I have gotten 5-9 years as others have, 2 cells since moving to this home, can't fault the 1st pentair one on as it was dead within a year of when we bought home almost but I do see how the second lasted.


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justinfrancisjudd said:
I certainly wish I have gotten 5-9 years as others have,
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With a HUUUUUGE pool in SoCal, you're going to blow through FC in any form.

You have the longest season with the harshest UV demand, and a monster of a pool.

An IC60 will make about 1000 jugs (10%) worth of FC. It fluctuates per pool volume due to rounding on the daily cell production. If you need 2 gallons of 10% daily in the peak season, an IC60 (or any unit outputting 2 lbs per day) will be spent in 500 days worth. When you factor slightly less FC demand in the early/late season, it pushes the spitball estimate closer to the 2 years you saw. 1000 gallons of 10% costs almost $6200 out the door at Walmart. The IC60 is still a steal.

Don't get me wrong. I hope the new cell lasts 4 years, but it likely won't. The only question is how well it compares in lifespan to the IC60. TIA for future updates. :)

If the generic cell lasts as long (or better) then it's a strong consideration for the rest of us. We all like saving money.
 
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Perhaps a two cell designed system will work the cell a lot less then maybe you can get longevity.

How many gallons is the pool ?
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No idea on gallons. I estimate 32500. Pool was built by prior owner few years before we bought it. 8 ft deep end sloped to 3.5 shallow and Baja shelf. Id guess 35 by 20 avg low.

And if I only get two years at 750 I’m happy
 
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