Damaged Salt Cell - Unsure if Should Replace the Entire Unit

[chris87]

I have a Nature2 Fusion Soft Salt Cell Generator (FSOFT1400). I don't use the Nature2 portion of the system. It was originally installed by my pool company, and I was pretty clueless at the time. I came out this morning and noticed the cord was smoking where it connects to the top of the salt cell. It actually burned the plastic on the cord. It looks to me like the middle terminal on the salt cell is heavily corroded. I'm guessing that I need to replace both the salt cell and the cord. The unit was installed in 2012 and has worked flawlessly since that time, so I can't complain. My question is whether I should replace the parts or if I should just get a whole new unit. I know technology changes, and I don't know if the one I have has any drawbacks compared to newer models. I appreciate any suggestions!

I'm just curious...did this happen because of a bad connection/arcing due to the corrosion?

 

[JamesW]

My jandy plc1400 terminal corroded

Hi. have you seen this. I got a 123 error code on my jandy salt system. I pulled the wire off my jandy Plc1400 chlorine generator. The middle of the connector was melted and the middle terminal on the plc1400 looked corroded or melted. See pics. Just the middle one. At this point I’ve replaced...

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[Griswald]

Yea, that's wrecked. I'd go for a new one. You never know how much other damage is hidden inside.

 

[chris87]

Yea, that's wrecked. I'd go for a new one. You never know how much other damage is hidden inside.

Thanks. What I wasn’t sure about is if I should get a replacement cell or if I should just buy a whole new salt generator.