What does inspect cell mean on salt water pool?

'Check Salt' Light & 'Inspect Cell' Light Flash Together. When both these lights flash together, it means your salt level is between 2500 ppm and2600 ppm. At this moment chlorine is still being produced, however your salt levels are dwindling.

Likewise, how do you reset the check cell on a saltwater pool?

Reset AquaRite Salt Chlorination Inspect Cell Light If the Inspect Cell Light is the only LED light flashing, then you can reset it by simply holding down the diagnostic button for 3 seconds, then release. The Inspect Cell indicator will now reset and will later come back on after another 500 hours of use.

Secondly, why is my salt water pool not generating chlorine? Salinity. Chlorine generators need salt to produce chlorine and can't do so if the amount of salt in the water is too low. Get a salt-testing kit from a pool supplier and check to make sure that the levels are within this range. If your salinity is below 2,500 ppm, the generator will not be able to produce chlorine.

In respect to this, how do I know if my salt cell is bad?

If the salt cell does not bubble, then you either have no power to the cell or you have a bad cell. Further troubleshooting will be required. If the salt cell bubbles, but only a little bit, then you probably have a bad cell.

Can you use vinegar to clean a salt cell?

Soak the salt water cell or hot tubs (as the case may be) in a container with vinegar solution for a night. The solution can remove all sorts of remaining debris within a fortnight. Immerse the cell to the top of the wiring. Use a high pressure garden hose and rinse it.

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How often should a salt cell be cleaned?

Check the cell regularly.

Most salt cells will need cleaning at least twice a year. Some may need it as often as every two months.

How long do you soak a salt cell?

Connect the salt cell to a cell stand and pour the muriatic acid solution into the unit. Let the cell soak for 15-20 minutes. If you do not have a cell stand, carefully place the cell in a plastic bucket and add the acid wash solution until the plates are covered.

How long does a salt cell last?

3-5 years

Can a salt cell be repaired?

Salt Chlorine Generators do require some maintenance and repair. The salt cell will eventually lose performance and the controller circuit boards can develop problems over time. New technology in salt systems may also sway your decision to repair or replace your salt chlorinator.

How do you clean a cell in a saltwater pool?

How to Clean Your Hayward Salt Chlorinator Turbo Cell:

Turn off the power to the system and deactivate the pool pump before removing the Turbo Cell.
Remove the Turbo Cell.
If deposits are seen, use a high pressure garden hose to flush the scale off.
If a high pressure hose does not remove the majority of deposits, then use a mild acid wash.

How much does a salt cell cost?

A well-maintained salt chlorine generator will last 3–7 years. Replacing the salt cell costs $700–$1100. Replacing the control board costs $500–$900. You can extend the lifespans by maintaining a consistent salt level, cleaning the cell only when needed, and using the reverse polarity function.

What temperature does a Salt Cell stop working?

The salt cell generators are made to work when pool water temperatures are above 60 degrees. In pool water temperatures that are 60 degrees or below, the salt generators simply shut down and by design do not allow the salt cell to ionize (breakdown) the salt and convert it to chlorine.

What percentage should my salt cell be set at?

We suggest you start your salt chlorine generator at 50 percent output and run it for a couple of days, then check the chlorine level. In a balanced pool, a good chlorine level is 1-3 parts per million. If your chlorine levels are low, you can raise the percentage, and if it's high you can lower the percentage.

What should my Hayward chlorinator be set at?

In-line chlorinators must be installed after the filter and after any heater. They should be installed at ground level to prevent back flow, and if you have a heater, a one-way check valve should be installed between the heater and the feeder, to prevent damage from corrosive chlorine gas.

How much salt do I add to my pool?

How Much Salt do you Add? The ideal salt level is between 2700-3400 ppm (parts per million) with 3200 ppm being optimal. Before adding salt to your pool, test the water to check your salt level. If the level is low, determine the number of gallons in the pool and add salt according to the chart below.

How long should you super chlorinate a salt water pool?

24 hours

How do I know if my salt water chlorinator is working?

On the chlorinator box there should be a light or dial that indicates it is working. Take your test kit and place your thumb over the test tube. Then place it right into the eyeball and take the water. Test the water that water has just left the chlorinator - it should have a very high chlorine reading.

How do I know if I have enough salt in my pool?

You can purchase salt test strips for about $10 online or from any industry retailer. Test your water using a handheld digital test strip reader: Handheld digital test strip readers combine test strips with digital technology. Dip a test strip into your swimming pool and then insert it to the reader.

What happens if too much salt in pool?

An overly salted pool will generally not be a major problem (aside from salty-tasting water), but at levels over 6000 ppm there may be corrosion damage to some of the metallic equipment. If you have tested the salt water levels and there is too much salt in your pool, here's what you need to know.

How do you clean a cell chlorinator?

How to Clean your Salt Water Chlorinator Cell

Make a cleaning mixture of 1/10 parts Hydrochloric Acid to water (always add Hydrochloric acid to water).
Turn the filtration system off.
Remove Salt Cell from the housing.
Add the Salt Cell to the cleaning mixture making sure there is little to no contact with the terminals.

How do you troubleshoot a Hayward chlorinator?

Warning

Run the pump to allow water to flow through the chlorinator for a minute or two before opening it.
Before opening the chlorinator, turn off the pump and the flow control on the chlorinator, and wait a minute for the pressure to subside.
Never stand directly over the chlorinator immediately after opening it.

How do you repair a Hayward Salt Cell?

How to Repair a Salt Cell

Turn off your pool pump, unplug the chlorine generator, unplug the salt cell from the chlorine generator and turn off all the necessary valves.
Grip the right side collar of the salt cell with a pair of water pump pliers and loosen it by rotating it towards yourself until hand tight.