How do I know if my chlorinator needs replacing?
How do I know if my chlorinator needs replacing?
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%.
How long does chlorinator last?
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.
Do you need to clean chlorinator?
At the very least, your saltwater chlorinator should be cleaned twice a year, but you should inspect it every two months just to be sure. If it needs to be cleaned, clean it. If it doesn’t, then just give it a good rinse with a garden hose.
Why is my salt water pool not making chlorine?
The saltwater chlorinator needs a sufficient flow of water for effective operation. A dirty skimmer basket, clogged or dirty filter, and a clogged pump strainer, can cause insufficient water flow for the chlorinator to produce less chlorine.
What should my pool chlorinator be set on?
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.
Should I remove salt cell for winter?
It’s best to remove the salt cell for winter. Start by turning off all circuits to pool equipment, including the pool pump. Unscrew the unions to disconnect the generator cell from the pool lines. You can replace it with a temporary “dummy” cell to keep the line properly spaced and sealed through the winter.
How does a salt pool chlorinator work?
Saltwater Chlorinators use an electrolytic cell to sanitise your swimming pool. By adding a small amount of salt (sodium chloride) to your pool water, the cell converts the chloride contained in the salt water into chlorine. This is an extremely efficient and cost-effective method of sanitising your pool.
How do you know if salt chlorinator is not working?
Signs that indicate that your system is not working include:
- Low chlorine levels in the pool water.
- No Flow indication on the flow monitor.
- Corroded plates.
- Indicator lights signaling cell damage.
