Pentair - 520588 - Dummy Bypass Cell Replacement
## Pentair IntelliChlor Salt System Pass-Through Dummy Bypass Cell
Protect your primary sanitation investment with the genuine Pentair IntelliChlor® Pass-Through Dummy Bypass Cell. This heavy-duty, straight-pipe spacer is engineered to temporarily replace your electronic electrolytic cell during critical equipment pad operations—safeguarding your expensive internal titanium plates from unnecessary chemical wear, high-pressure debris, or harsh seasonal elements.
Using a dummy cell is an industry best practice during **spring pool openings** (when balancing harsh startup chemicals or vacuuming heavy debris) and during **winterization cycles** to eliminate the risk of residual water freezing and expanding inside your live cell matrix.
### Full System Compatibility
This universal bypass tool is factory-engineered to drop directly into standard Pentair union configurations, seamlessly fitting:
* **Pentair IntelliChlor Electrolytic Cells:** Models IC15, IC20, IC40, and IC60.
* **Pentair EasyTouch Control Systems** with integrated salt chlorinator plumbing networks.
### Key Applications & Benefits
* **Asset Protection:** Prevents early degradation of the cell's precious metal coatings during "Super-Chlorination" shock treatments or acid wash procedures at pool startup.
* **Winterization Guard:** Provides a rugged, winter-ready conduit that maintains plumbing line continuity without risking your functional cell on the equipment pad.
* **Precise Form Factor:** Designed to match the exact geometric spacing of a live IntelliChlor cell, locking into place with your existing union nuts—no specialized cutting or re-plumbing required.
### Technical Specifications
* **Application:** Seasonal pool openings, winterization, and major chemical balancing periods
* **Dimensions:** 17" Width x 4" Length x 4" Height (Standard factory spacing)
* **Material:** Heavy-duty, chemical-resistant PVC composite
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### ⚠️ Procurement Policies
* **Return Policy:** Due to the seasonal nature of water treatment hardware and winterization components, this accessory is a **Final Sale**. Please verify your existing salt chlorinator model prior to finalizing your order.
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> 📞 **Inventory & Seasonal Delivery Inquiry:**
> Preparing your equipment pad for an upcoming winterization or spring startup? Due to high seasonal volume, inventory for bypass and winterizing components fluctuates rapidly.
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> Please contact our support team directly to confirm real-time stock levels, rapid local shipping timelines, or to verify technical setup requirements for your Pentair system.