I just found IC40's on Woot for 1k. Cheaper than pool stores or other online stores of course. That said, Pentair rep told me that if the part number doesn't start with EC then it only has a one year warranty vs a two year warranty. So has anyone purchased an one off Woot before and can confirm what the part number is? I know the product details doesn't show the EC but I know that isn't always accurate either. Here is the link Pentair IntelliChlor® TRADE GRADE IC40 Salt Cell Chlorine Generator 520555 - $999.99 - Free shipping for Prime members
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- Thread starter briansturgeon
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,776
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
The title says it is the TRADE GRADE cell and not the EC cell. The product details look accurate.
Ok. Thanks. I didn't know what the trade grade label meant. Does that mean in-store or from pool retailer?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,776
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Yes, not sold through ecommerce...
What is TradeGrade?
What are TradeGrade Products? Pentair and similar manufacturers designate certain products and parts as Trade Grade. So what does that mean, and why is that the case? Per Pentair Manufacturing, “This policy was established to provide an exceptional product ownership experience to pool owners by...
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TradeGrade designation means a product is only to be sold from a brick and mortar store or location from an approved list of approved distributors or resellers vetted and trained by Pentair as qualified pool professionals. This takes the guessing out of the entire process and ensures the consumer is being provided adequate, accurate experiences regardless of actual purchase. To build on that, purchasing or selling the product on an eCommerce site or platform not only is against the rules and regulations of the manufacturer, it limits the warranty to a simple 60 day limited warranty and not the standard extended warranty Pentair intended for the longevity of the product or products. Pentair usually offers a 3 year extended warranty with labor or parts sometimes provided at no additional cost. All of this is voided when a Trade Grade violation is determined to have occurred.