Replace SWG Cell with oversized element

[TimU]

Hi All,
Hopefully a quick "yes/no/don't be stupid" question from a long time lurker, first-time poster

Am I able to run an oversized cell in my Salt Water Chlorinator?
My power/timer unit is a Clearwater (Zodiac) spec'd to run a C140 element and outputs 7VDC to the cell.
Photo: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/z2q7t8f56c0y44j/vqdlSpuAF0

Am I able to run (say) a Clearwater C250 element (which fits in the existing housing) with the same power supply?

Thanks in advance,
Tim.

 

[woodyp]

I sure don't know, but welcome to the forum. I'll almost guarantee someone here has tried to.

 

[TimU]

Thanks mate

 

[Bama Rambler]

After doing a little research, it looks like all the units use the same control box, so changing the cell should be possible. I would call Zodiac support and ask them directly.

 

[TimU]

Good thinking
I've just spoken to Zodiac support and was advised as follows:

For Clearwater models C140 - C200, the main control boards and power supplies are identical, barring a replaceable low-cost shunt.
However the C250 model requires a different main control board at a cost of ~AU$175.

Part numbers:
C170 Shunt: W191111 at ~AU$5
C200 Shunt: W191131 at ~AU$5
C250 Main board: W080361 at ~AU$175

Exploded Part diagram and part numbers are shown on the last pages here:
http://www.zodiacpoolsystems.com/~/medi ... -3030.ashx

I've just ordered a C200 replacement element from eBay and am trying to source a shunt from my LPS.

Will report back with my results!

Tim

 

[Bama Rambler]

Glad you got good news.