- May 3, 2014
- 62,895
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Pool Management: What Next?
- Thread starter csriram45
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Ok just finished a round. Not the best but better than nothing. Next time need to read better.
SOS: looks like HD is also running out of liquid chlorine. What suggestion? I am in SF Bay area!!
- May 3, 2014
- 62,895
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- May 3, 2014
- 62,895
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Ok just found out the Ace $2.99/gal sale was still ON. So went and just loaded up a bit. HD and WalMart both say sold out.
This brings to my next question. My pool had a Jandy SWG PLC1400. I didn't know enough about SWG and perhaps due to my negligence the SwG stopped working.
I was getting error code 171 which I didn't know much. Reading at TFP , most say it's just the flow sensor.
I just finally managed to get it out and look at it. The cell itself looks fair good. I am going to clean it with acid tomorrow.
I am going try with existing sensor but if not should I order just the sensor first or have to get the kit.
Also I am reading the circupool is a better SwG although I have no clue if existing plumbing will work.
Is my best and easiest to just get another Jandy PLC1400? Is hooking it up easy?
Link is the video of the cell and the sensor.
This brings to my next question. My pool had a Jandy SWG PLC1400. I didn't know enough about SWG and perhaps due to my negligence the SwG stopped working.
I was getting error code 171 which I didn't know much. Reading at TFP , most say it's just the flow sensor.
I just finally managed to get it out and look at it. The cell itself looks fair good. I am going to clean it with acid tomorrow.
I am going try with existing sensor but if not should I order just the sensor first or have to get the kit.
Also I am reading the circupool is a better SwG although I have no clue if existing plumbing will work.
Is my best and easiest to just get another Jandy PLC1400? Is hooking it up easy?
Link is the video of the cell and the sensor.
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BenB
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- Jul 24, 2020
- 280
- Pool Size
- 19500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Check out Ernie's. They have a store in Campbell and one in Almaden. They carry HASA (pro grade) acid and chlorine by the case (4 gallons).
Ernie's Pool & Spa Supply
(408) 269-580
70C7
Ernie's Pool & Spa Supply
(408) 269-580
70C7
Thank you. Will check em out. They are a bit farther than where I am but will have a good idea. Right now the Ace hardware purchase came to rescue.
Any help on the SwG?
Any help on the SwG?
I just finished slamming my pool.
My pool had a Jandy SWG PLC1400. I didn't know enough about SWG and perhaps due to my negligence the SwG stopped working.
I was getting error code 171 which I didn't know much. Reading at TFP , most say it's just the flow sensor.
I just finally managed to get it out and look at it. The cell itself looks fair good. I am going to clean it with acid tomorrow.
I am going try with existing sensor but if not should I order just the sensor first or have to get the kit.
Also I am reading the circupool is a better SwG although I have no clue if existing plumbing will work.
Is my best and easiest to just get another Jandy PLC1400? Is hooking it up easy?
Link is the video of the cell and the sensor.
My pool had a Jandy SWG PLC1400. I didn't know enough about SWG and perhaps due to my negligence the SwG stopped working.
I was getting error code 171 which I didn't know much. Reading at TFP , most say it's just the flow sensor.
I just finally managed to get it out and look at it. The cell itself looks fair good. I am going to clean it with acid tomorrow.
I am going try with existing sensor but if not should I order just the sensor first or have to get the kit.
Also I am reading the circupool is a better SwG although I have no clue if existing plumbing will work.
Is my best and easiest to just get another Jandy PLC1400? Is hooking it up easy?
Link is the video of the cell and the sensor.
BenB
Gold Supporter
- Jul 24, 2020
- 280
- Pool Size
- 19500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Afraid that's way outside my area of knowledge, and being Jandy, they've unhelpfully mostly locked end users out of the supply and repair chain which forces use of pool stores / builders.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 66,451
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Do not clean a cell with acid unless it absolutely needs it. You will see looking into the cell if it is scaled up. If it is first try and clear off the scale with a strong blast of water and a Popsicle stick.
Everytime you use acid on the cell you etch off the rare earths and reduce the life of the cell.
171 indicates a backboard problem. Let's see what @JamesW says.
The Aquapure 1400 is as good as the Circupool. Either is fine and getting another Aquapure will be an easier drop in installation.
How old is your cell?
Everytime you use acid on the cell you etch off the rare earths and reduce the life of the cell.
171 indicates a backboard problem. Let's see what @JamesW says.
The Aquapure 1400 is as good as the Circupool. Either is fine and getting another Aquapure will be an easier drop in installation.
How old is your cell?
It's 14 years old.
I would just get a new PLC1400.
Jandy AquaPure 1400 Replacement Cell, 40,000 Gal Pool, 16ft Cord, Tri-Sensor - Model PLC1400 - INYOPools.com
Replacement Salt Cell for the Jandy Purelink Chlorinator
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Disconnect the flow salinity temp sensor from the front board.
Press and hold the test buttons marked salinity and R-temp.
While still pressing the test buttons press the ‘Salinity’ key (‘C’) on the front cover of the unit.
The LCD should read 2.8 gpl*.
While still holding the two front board test buttons press the ‘Pool Temperature’ key (‘D’).
It should read 75° F or 24° C.
Next, press and hold the board ‘H-Temp’ test button, and at the same time press the ‘Salinity’
key (‘C’) together with the ‘Chlorine Production Rate’ arrow down key (‘A’) on the front cover of the unit.
The LCD should read 91° F or 33° C .
Press and hold the test buttons marked salinity and R-temp.
While still pressing the test buttons press the ‘Salinity’ key (‘C’) on the front cover of the unit.
The LCD should read 2.8 gpl*.
While still holding the two front board test buttons press the ‘Pool Temperature’ key (‘D’).
It should read 75° F or 24° C.
Next, press and hold the board ‘H-Temp’ test button, and at the same time press the ‘Salinity’
key (‘C’) together with the ‘Chlorine Production Rate’ arrow down key (‘A’) on the front cover of the unit.
The LCD should read 91° F or 33° C .
Ok I might need help to know which is the trip sensor. Is that the grey cable from the flow sensor to the board?
Ok will try these steps. Just started looking into it. Let me see what it says.
Yes that's what I am thinking. I do have a pool home warranty. Going to give it a shot if it will cover the SwG. Any one had a luck to see if they cover?It's 14 years old.
I would just get a new PLC1400.
Jandy AquaPure 1400 Replacement Cell, 40,000 Gal Pool, 16ft Cord, Tri-Sensor - Model PLC1400 - INYOPools.com
Replacement Salt Cell for the Jandy Purelink Chlorinator