Need your expertise...

Currently have a 9800 gallon in-ground pool installed July '04 with Aqua Rite Electronic Chlorine Generator and a TCell 15

Looks like I have squeezed all the chlorine generation I can with my current TCell 15 and it's time for a replacement -
Current Diagonstic Displays show -
Cell Voltage = 30.3
Cell Current = 0.00
Desired Output % = 80P
Instant salinity = -0.00
Product = AL - 2
Software revision level = R1.32

The "Check Salt" and "Inspect Cell" lights are on and have walked through possible solutions - but I think the cell is dead...So...trying to correctly size a replacement cell - and since I dont have a 40k gallon pool - Is it possible to use a TCell 3 (up to 15,000 gallons) instead of TCell 15 (up to 40,000 gallons)?

Will a TCell 3 be compatible with the controller/software?

Will there be a noticeable difference in performance...ie...cholorine generation...with the smaller cell?

Appreciate any insights, advice or help you can provide.

Usually a can do situation but verify it with Hayward first as not all can.

Scott

Won't work.
You need software revision 1.5 or higher to use the low output cells.
Even if you had this version, you would probably not be happy with a unit that produces 1/3 of the amount of chlorine that your current cell produces.

If funds are the issue, then consider the GLX-CELL-15 which is the same cell as the t-cell-15 but with only a 1 year warranty.

Before you purchase a cell, move the output % to 100% to see if the voltage, current, and instant salinity change.

PSG

Poolschoolgrad,

Thank you for your response and I had contacted GoldLine tech support and they stated the same as your response. They did off a similar solution by removing a "Jumper Switch" connection on the control board that will make it compatible with a TCell 5 (up 20k gallons).

Found this interesting option on Ebay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Goldline-Haywar ... 5640e91a65

Excellent information as I was not aware that it only required removing a jumper to allow the main board to be compatible with the Aquatrol t-5 cell.

The rebuild service may also be a cost effective solution.
If you try this service, please post your observations and total replacement time.

thanks

PSG