Why is my salt chlorinator not working?

Why is my salt chlorinator not working?

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.

How do you reset a saltwater pool chlorinator?

To reset, move the switch to ‘Off’ and then back to ‘Auto’. Wait for the relay to click (5 to 10 seconds). When the instant salt level is stable (and the negative sign still present), slide switch to ‘Super Chlorinate’ and back to ‘Auto’. It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to settle back on the default reading.

Can too much salt damage a chlorinator?

Over-salting will not harm your chlorine generator, but it will lead to salty tasting water. If levels exceed 6500 ppm the chlorinator is programmed to protect itself by alerting the user that there are high salinity levels in the pool. To reduce the salt level, drain some water and refill the pool with fresh water.

How do you unclog a chlorinator?

Unclogging a tablet chlorinator Squirt water down the chlorinator with your garden hose to help flush out any debris that remains. Once you see liquids flowing through the chlorinator, the blockage is cleared and you can add tablets to the chlorinator. It is best not to add any more than 5 tablets at one time.

How do you fix a chlorinator that won’t turn off?

Using tongs, remove the chlorine tablets from the canister. Next, using tongs, remove any sludge or debris at the bottom of the chlorinator. Finally, remove the screen and hose it down with water. However, if this does not solve your problem, you may need to replace the control valve.

What does it mean when your chlorinator is low salt?

other debris may be deposited on it and cause it to indicate a low salt or no flow condition. Should a low salt condition be indicated, have your salt level checked at your local pool shop. operating, you may need to manually clean your chlorinator Cell.

Why does my pool have a negative charge on my chlorinator?

As it is negative charges deposits of calcium or other debris may be deposited on it and cause it to indicate a low salt or no flow condition. Should a low salt condition be indicated, have your salt level checked at your local pool shop. operating, you may need to manually clean your chlorinator Cell.

What are the common problems with offline chlorinators?

Offline chlorinators, especially, are prone to installation errors. The direction of the hoses is especially important. Chlorinated water leaves the canister in a hose that connects to the main return line after the filter. However, if you reverse the hoses, the injection process that dissolves the chlorine will not function.

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