Intellichlor IC 40 versus Hayward?

[ajup2it]

My IC40 died last fall so this spring I ordered a new one and sadly it came defective. A crack in it sent a plume of water spurting out the top behind the gray cap that sits under the flow cover. Anyway, I'm attempting to get this resolved with Amazon presently but I was tossing around the idea of a Hayward salt cell instead.

1. Is it possible to convert from IC40 to a Hayward?
2. Are they better than the IC40? (cost wise its much more I noticed)

 

[mknauss]

You can install a Hayward SWCG. You will need to do the plumbing work to install the proprietary unions for the cell and also get the full power center for the new SWCG.
Your signature does not show an automation system so that does not come into play.

For a non-automation system, a Circupool SWCG might also be a consideration.

 

[ajup2it]

You can install a Hayward SWCG. You will need to do the plumbing work to install the proprietary unions for the cell and also get the full power center for the new SWCG.
Your signature does not show an automation system so that does not come into play.

For a non-automation system, a Circupool SWCG might also be a consideration.

Thanks for the info on that. I've read through the forum in search of which is better between them and it appears that IC40 is slightly more favored over Hayward? I've not heard of Circupool before. Anyway, thanks for replying.

 

[mknauss]

The main advantage to the Intellichlor SWCG is if you have Pentair automation. It allows you more control over the SWCG. It also makes sure the SWCG is completely powered off when the pump is not running, a very critical feature.