pentair intelechlor ic20

[Vcjplove]

My low salt cell light is on on my salt cell I tested the salt level and it's reading 3000. What should I do next to try and fix this.
Thanks

 

[RobbieH]

How did you test the salt level? If you used a strip, can you post a picture of the strip?

 

[Jimrahbe]

VC,

My pool was built about the same time and my IC40 was never close to the actual salt readings. This year it seemed to be even worse, always way low. I called my pool builder, he sent out a warranty repair tech who replaced the flow switch assembly, which also has a temperature sensor for the SWG itself. Now the SWG reads pretty close to the actual salt readings.

Since your system is so new, I suggest you call your PB first. Worse case you can buy a new flow switch for about $100.

Jim R.

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

Ya sounds like a sensor or two has gone bad.

 

[Vcjplove]

What if I clean the salt cell I have never cleaned it

 

[pooldv]

Take it out and take a look inside. If there is white calcium build up give it a clean. If it isn't dirty don't clean it, it will shorten the life.

 

[nevilleaga]

Take it out and take a look inside. If there is white calcium build up give it a clean. If it isn't dirty don't clean it, it will shorten the life.

Ugh. Wish I would have read this before cleaning my generator :/

 

[Vcjplove]

Update I came home and red light low cell is gone it reads green...thx

 

[JamesW]

Raise the salt to 3500 unless you're going to heat the pool. If you're going to heat the pool, the warmer water will have the same effect as adding salt.

 

[Vcjplove]

Quick question not sure if it belongs in this thread am I suppose to clean my salt cell every 3 months or do I clean it only when clean cell light turns on

 

[pooldv]

Check it when the clean cell/check cell light comes on. Only clean it if it has scale build up. Cleaning the cell unnecessarily can shorten the life. Keeping your CSI slightly negative (-0.1 to -0.3), using Poolmath, will prevent calcium build up. My cell has not needed cleaning in 4 years.