Hayward Aquarite goldline SWG says 0

david.j · Apr 16, 2024

Hello,

I have a Hayward Aquarite goldline SWG that is reading 0. The salt levels are around 3,000 by a test. I do not hear a click when turning the SWG on. Is this the salt cell or main PBC?

JamesW · Apr 16, 2024

Basic AquaRite Diagnostics
This is the basic information we need to know in diagnosing a problem:

Report all diagnostic readings when you..
Move the switch from auto to off and check all of the readings.
Move the switch back to auto and recheck the readings.
Move the switch to off for a minute and then back to auto and recheck the readings.
What are the first seven characters of the cell and box serial numbers?
What is the actual salinity and how are you measuring it?

Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

david.j · Apr 17, 2024

JamesW said:
Basic AquaRite Diagnostics
This is the basic information we need to know in diagnosing a problem:

Report all diagnostic readings when you..
Move the switch from auto to off and check all of the readings.
Move the switch back to auto and recheck the readings.
Move the switch to off for a minute and then back to auto and recheck the readings.
What are the first seven characters of the cell and box serial numbers?
What is the actual salinity and how are you measuring it?

Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Hello,

The readings are the same when off an on auto and are as follows:
0
76
33.3
0.00
100P
-0
Al-0
R1.59
T-15

The model number is AQR15. The salinity is 3100 and was tested at leslies.

JamesW · Apr 17, 2024

What are the first seven characters of the cell and box serial numbers?

JamesW · Apr 17, 2024

Did this ever work?

Are you new to the property?

How old are the cell and box?

david.j · Apr 17, 2024

JamesW said:
What are the first seven characters of the cell and box serial numbers?

Yes, it worked last year. I moved into the property a year ago so I do not know the age. However, I can confirm that it worked until January. I just cleaned the cell as well.

Box SN: 3A14143
Cell SN: 8885A5D

JamesW · Apr 17, 2024

Probably a dead cell.

Can you show all labels on the cell?

JamesW · Apr 17, 2024

The box is 10 years old.

The cell looks like a generic replacement.

david.j · Apr 17, 2024

JamesW said:
Probably a dead cell.

Can you show all labels on the cell?

Yes sir, it is a blue works. Here is the label

david.j · Apr 17, 2024

david.j said:
Yes sir, it is a blueworks cell. Here is the label

JamesW · Apr 17, 2024

Probably a dead cell.

david.j · Apr 17, 2024

JamesW said:
Probably a dead cell.

Thank you, sir! I do not hear a click at all in the box when turning it to auto. What cell do you recommend purchasing as a replacement that is compatible with my box?

JamesW · Apr 17, 2024

It should try to turn on for a few seconds.

Try the procedure again to see if there is any difference.

JamesW · Apr 17, 2024

david.j said:
What cell do you recommend purchasing as a replacement that is compatible with my box?

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david.j · Apr 17, 2024

JamesW said:
It should try to turn on for a few seconds.

Try the procedure again to see if there is any difference.

No click still. It goes to generating but then says check salt and cell. It does not click at all.

JamesW · Apr 17, 2024

Watch the numbers to see if they change at all.

It might just be a completely dead cell.

Without a good cell, it can be hard to verify the board is working.

I would replace the cell and then see what happens.

You can load test the box with a 24 volt 150 watt light if you feel comfortable doing that.

You can use (2) 12 volt 75 watt lights in-series to load test the box using the cord from the cell.

There are 2 black and 2 white wires in the cord; if you connect both white to one side of a light and both black to the other side, that should provide a test load at 24 volts and 150 watts = 6.25 amps.

Cut both white and both black wires and use the wires from the plug side.

Note: Do not do this if you have any doubt at all.

Only do what you feel 100% sure you know how to do safely.

Do at your own risk.

david.j · Apr 17, 2024

JamesW said:
Watch the numbers to see if they change at all.

It might just be a completely dead cell.

Without a good cell, it can be hard to verify the board is working.

I would replace the cell and then see what happens.

You can load test the box with a 24 volt 150 watt light if you feel comfortable doing that.

You can use (2) 12 volt 75 watt lights in-series to load test the box using the cord from the cell.

There are 2 black and 2 white wires in the cord; if you connect both white to one side of a light and both black to the other side, that should provide a test load at 24 volts and 150 watts = 6.25 amps.

Cut both white and both black wires and use the wires from the plug side.

Note: Do not do this if you have any doubt at all.

Only do what you feel 100% sure you know how to do safely.

Do at your own risk.

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Thank you for all the help! I will buy a new cell and see what happens.

david.j · May 13, 2024

Update:
I bought a new salt cell and re-calibrated the system but it still reads 0. Could it be the PCB?

Mdragger88 · May 13, 2024

Do just as you did previously & report back

JamesW said:
Basic AquaRite Diagnostics
This is the basic information we need to know in diagnosing a problem:

Report all diagnostic readings when you..
Move the switch from auto to off and check all of the readings.
Move the switch back to auto and recheck the readings.
Move the switch to off for a minute and then back to auto and recheck the readings.
What are the first seven characters of the cell and box serial numbers?
What is the actual salinity and how are you measuring it?

Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

david.j · May 13, 2024

Mdragger88 said:
Do just as you did previously & report back

0
78
32.9
0.00
100P
-0
AL-0
r 1.59
T-15

Salt is 3,258 from a test at Leslie’s.

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