Hydrogen bubble in cell - potential explosion?

EndlessSummerAZ

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May 18, 2023
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Phoenix
Pool Size
11475
Surface
Plaster
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Almost 36 hours after SWG install and the build up of a hydrogen bubble in the RJ45+ still remains. It disappears when the SWG is off or at higher speeds. I’ve been running 24/7 mostly at 1200 rpm with two 15 minute intervals of 1900 rpm. Cell gets afternoon sun.

I’m worried about the build up of this hydrogen bubble in the cell causing an explosion. Does anyone else have this issue? Is it normal? Should I ask Discount Salt Pools for a replacement?
 

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No issue, don't worry about it. That is miniscule amount of whatever gas it is.

Explosion risk is when the cell is producing, but there is no flow. As long as there is flow, no issue.

How are you configured so that when the pump is off, the cell is turned off?
 
Almost 36 hours after SWG install and the build up of a hydrogen bubble in the RJ45+ still remains. It disappears when the SWG is off or at higher speeds. I’ve been running 24/7 mostly at 1200 rpm with two 15 minute intervals of 1900 rpm. Cell gets afternoon sun.

I’m worried about the build up of this hydrogen bubble in the cell causing an explosion. Does anyone else have this issue? Is it normal? Should I ask Discount Salt Pools for a replacement?
It may just be an air bubble that cant get out at the slow speed.
 
No issue, don't worry about it. That is miniscule amount of whatever gas it is.

Explosion risk is when the cell is producing, but there is no flow. As long as there is flow, no issue.

How are you configured so that when the pump is off, the cell is turned off?

The cell is wired directly to the pump breaker and am running the pump 24/7. Didn’t install a timer since I plan to run all day.
 
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