Are there any problems with the salt chlorinator?
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. Newer models self-clean and self-diagnose and other advanced features.
What to do if your pool chlorinator is leaking?
If your chlorinator is leaking or you’re having difficulty closing the lid, we recommend replacing your O-ring. While the lid is off, we recommend checking for calcium deposits. Over time, small calcium deposits can form. If so, you can remove the deposits with a small screwdriver.
What to do if your salt chlorinator goes haywire?
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.
Why is my Mil’s pool salt cell leaking?
I am trying to help my MIL with her pool, and noticed yesterday that her salt cell is suddenly leaking at the union (I’m not sure if that is what it is called….it is the spot where is screws on).
Do you need to replace a salt chlorinator?
Good flow, proper water balance and salt level, and a clean salt cell can restore chlorine production, or in some cases, correct unrelated error codes. So try these things first, and you may not need a replacement salt cell, or new controller hardware.
If your chlorinator is leaking or you’re having difficulty closing the lid, we recommend replacing your O-ring. While the lid is off, we recommend checking for calcium deposits. Over time, small calcium deposits can form. If so, you can remove the deposits with a small screwdriver.
Are there any problems with the salt chlorine generator?
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.
I am trying to help my MIL with her pool, and noticed yesterday that her salt cell is suddenly leaking at the union (I’m not sure if that is what it is called….it is the spot where is screws on).
