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Oct 23, 2026 - 12:03 PM
In terms of being a direct 1:1 replacement - their overall shape is similar, but the E-CHLOR 12K is physically smaller, and also the E-CHLOR plugs directly in to a 120V outdoor outlet or wires directly into a power source (it doesn't have a power supply that hangs on the wall like the ichlor).
Practically, it is usable on a number of pools which might also have used an iChlor model. If your pool volume and pool plumbing are a good match, then you might consider installing the E-CHLOR 12k instead of an existing Pentair iChlor 30. The E-CHLOR 12k has a maximum gallon capacity of 12,000 gallons, and comes with fittings that work with 1.5" pvc or 1.5"/1.25" hoses. If you have a pool whose volume or plumbing size would requires something larger, the iChlor30 or the E-CHLOR 32k might be a better consideration. If you rely heavily on Pentair automation the iChlor is probably the better choice, unless you don't mind using the salt chlorinator's onboard controls (you could still put another salt chlorinator on an automation relay that is programmed to turn on/off automatically every day).
Please let us know what other questions you might have, or give our team a call if we can help you go over all of your pool's details to get the best fit for you.
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