Intellichlor IC40 Cell light flashing after 3 cleaning and inspection

[alcain42394]

My Intellichlor IC40 is ~4 years old. Low salt light was on last night so I added one bag as usual. Noticed this morning the Cell light started flashing green. Acid washed three times today and the cell light continues to flash. Disconnected the power for >45 minutes to "reboot" the system, no help still flashing. Holding the "more" button indicates I have ~60% cell life remaining. What to do next?

Thanks in advance,
Creek

 

[pooldv]

I believe some folks have been successful changing out the sensor.

 

[alcain42394]

Thanks for the reply. Sensor? Can you say more? Thanks again.

 

[pooldv]

I don't know much more.

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[alcain42394]

I tried doing a re-set by holding the "more" button down for 3 seconds 2 times each. No help. Wondering if the chlorinator is producing chlorine when the light is flashing?

 

[JamesW]

The salinity sensor can’t be changed. It is a conductivity sensor that is built into the cell.

The Temperature/Flow switch can be replaced, but it is probably not the problem.

The “Inspect Cell” light flashes when the cell cannot maintain adequate chlorine production. This can be due to low salt, cold water or a dying cell. Production stops when the light is flashing.

I would suggest getting the salt level to 3,800 ppm and then trying again. Verify the salt level using the Taylor K-1766 salt test kit.

If the Cell light continues to flash with the salt at a definite 3,800 ppm, you probably need a new cell.