Why do salt cells stop working?
Salt cells fail for a few different reasons, the main reason being lack of proper maintenance. It is very important to check the cell regularly for excessive buildup. Use a cleaning kit designed for salt cells to keep the plates clear of buildup. Another common cause of salt cell failure is improper water balance.
How long should a chlorinator cell last?
This is all possible thanks to your pool’s salt chlorine generator cell. With proper care, a cell will last about five years. Eventually, though, it will need to be replaced. The trick is, it’s not always easy to know when it’s time.
How do I know if my salt water chlorinator is working?
The easiest way to ascertain if the chlorinator is working is to make sure the cell is clean by checking the needle or production lights. Ensure there is enough salt in the pool. On the chlorinator box there should be a light or dial that indicates it is working.
How do I know if I need a new salt cell?
What Are Some Signs That Your Salt Cell May Need Replacing?
- Looking worse for wear, it’s lost a few plates and the acid baths just aren’t working.
- Your pool is starting to turn green or cloudy, even though your chlorinator is turned up to 100%.
Why is my pool showing no chlorine?
If you test your pool water and can’t get a chlorine level reading at all it may be due to a very high chlorine demand. Contamination, low pH or low chlorine stabiliser levels could cause this situation. The water might appear cloudy, the pool walls be slimy or the pool may look relatively OK.
How do I know if my chlorinator cell is working?
The easiest way to be certain if the chlorinator is working is to make sure the cell is clean by checking the needle or production lights on the chlorinator box. When operating, you should also see bubbles (hypochlorite gas) inside the chamber, producing what looks like cloudy water – that’s chlorine being created!
Can a chlorinator cell be repaired?
Obviously in this scenario, you will need to either replace or repair the controller. Again some key considerations when looking at chlorinator repairs are that the cost to repair the control unit can be as much as half the cost of a complete new system, including the salt cell.
How to tell if my chlorinator is working properly?
Depending on the brand of your chlorinator… Is the readout on the chlorinator at 100 are all the LED’s glowing when the dial is turned to max? If it is, generally the cell will be fine as this indicates that it is producing maximum chlorine. Can you see a white mist coming from the cell when the pump is running?
What to do if your salt chlorinator is not working?
Troubleshooting a Salt Chlorinator. First, check power. If your salt cell is plugged into an GFI outlet, make sure that the test button is not popped, or tripped. If your salt system is hardwired, variations in voltage could cause the controller to go a little haywire. Secondly, maintain the proper salt level in the pool.
What is a pool chlorinator?
Pool chlorinators eliminate the daily chore of manually measuring and adding chlorine to a swimming pool.
Why does my salt cell chlorinator smell so bad?
More often than not, the problem is with the salt cell and not the entire chlorinator system itself. This is one handy little unit that is responsible for all the benefits of the system that allow us to enjoy clean chlorinated water without the pungent smell and irritating effects of chlorine itself.