New Hayward Aqua-rite T-3 cell displaying too much salt.

[SpykeYs]

Hi,

I just replaced my 8 years old T-3 cell with a brand new one as it was no longer producing chlorine and displaying LOW SALT (300). Upon replacing it with a new T-3 cell, it instantly started generating cell and the salt level was accurate (2800). Now, for the past 24-36 hours, the AquaRite is displaying 4900 salt level which is definitely much higher than what is currently in the pool. That being said, the cell is still generating chlorine as per the Aqua Rite unit.

I did try to reset my salt level by turning off and back on and upon clicking I click diagnostic button until I see the -XXXX but the value remains around 4700-4900.

I went to the pool store and they tested my salt level as 3200. I have also tested with K-1766 and I get similar results.

Here are the values througout the different diagnostic options:

-4800
AL-0
R 1.59
T-3
4900
84
27.0
4.19
69P

Is this something I should worry about ? Any recommendations ?

Thanks!

 

[YippeeSkippy]

I don't know this system but you may find this useful-

Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

I've always been of the mindset that if its making chlorine- it's happy. So I'm happy.

Maddie

 

[Bob Jakob]

Make sure Aquarite is set to T-3 Cell. Incorrect cell choice will give higher salt concentration.

 

[Saturn94]

Hi,

I just replaced my 8 years old T-3 cell with a brand new one as it was no longer producing chlorine and displaying LOW SALT (300). Upon replacing it with a new T-3 cell, it instantly started generating cell and the salt level was accurate (2800). Now, for the past 24-36 hours, the AquaRite is displaying 4900 salt level which is definitely much higher than what is currently in the pool. That being said, the cell is still generating chlorine as per the Aqua Rite unit.

I did try to reset my salt level by turning off and back on and upon clicking I click diagnostic button until I see the -XXXX but the value remains around 4700-4900.

I went to the pool store and they tested my salt level as 3200. I have also tested with K-1766 and I get similar results.

Here are the values througout the different diagnostic options:

-4800
AL-0
R 1.59
T-3
4900
84
27.0
4.19
69P

Is this something I should worry about ? Any recommendations ?

Thanks!

Is the new cell genuine Hayward or aftermarket?