What size Aqua Rite Cell should I get?

[Aquatica]

Hi guys,

I have a 15,000 gallons pool and when it was built they put in a T-15 cell. Trying to match up a cell with my pool. Don't want to oversize or under size. would like to get more life out of the new cell.

would a T-3 work or T-9?

Thanks.

 

[Brentr]

I am not an expert but I think that oversize is better. I have a t-15 and our pool is @6k gals. I set the cell at 10-20 percent most of the time.

 

[Aquatica]

I am not an expert but I think that oversize is better. I have a t-15 and our pool is @6k gals. I set the cell at 10-20 percent most of the time.

Thanks for the reply. wow thats a small pool with a T-15. I had to set mine at 40%.

 

[Johnl]

My pool is 23K and I have the 40k Aquarite. Given your pool is 15K, I probably would have went with the 25K cell.

 

[Aquatica]

My pool is 23K and I have the 40k Aquarite. Given your pool is 15K, I probably would have went with the 25K cell.

Thanks. Yes I think I will go with he T-9 cell. seems like the perfect match.

 

[Melt In The Sun]

How long did you have the T-15?
The cells are rated for a certain number of amp-hours, much like a light bulb has an expected life. I would get whichever cell gives you the lowest cost per amp-hour of life; however, I don't know how easily available that information is. I have a T-15 on my 11,500 gallon pool, and it's set at around 30% during summer. It is now going on six years old and I haven't had any indications of problems; I'm hoping to get at least a couple more years out of it.

 

[Brentr]

Hi guys,

I have a 15,000 gallons pool and when it was built they put in a T-15 cell. Trying to match up a cell with my pool. Don't want to oversize or under size. would like to get more life out of the new cell.would a T-3 work or T-9?

Thanks.

I understand that if you want to get the most life out of a cell you would have to get the biggest one. I suggest going back with a T-15. You will get less life with a T-3 or T-9. If you go with a smaller one you would have to use it at a higher setting thus decreasing the life of the cell. I hope other experts will attest to this

 

[Aquatica]

How long did you have the T-15?
The cells are rated for a certain number of amp-hours, much like a light bulb has an expected life. I would get whichever cell gives you the lowest cost per amp-hour of life; however, I don't know how easily available that information is. I have a T-15 on my 11,500 gallon pool, and it's set at around 30% during summer. It is now going on six years old and I haven't had any indications of problems; I'm hoping to get at least a couple more years out of it.

actually thought it was 3 yrs but actually 1 1/2. I had a pool guy for like 2-3 months but he kept dumping a gallon of acid in the pool every time he came and that was twice a week. no wonder our eyes burnt.

 

[dmanb2b]

You sure the cell is dead and just does not need to be cleaned? 1.5 yrs almost sound like it should still be under warranty

 

[taekwondodo]

Also, before you get a new cell OTHER THAN a T-CELL-15... Take a look at the "Firmware" version on the control unit. I don't remember the exact date, but older version control units will NOT operate with anything other than a T-CELL-15 (Won't work with a T-CELL-9 or a T-CELL-3).

The T-Cell datasheet should highlight which cell versions work with which level of FW the controller has.

- Jeff

 

[Aquatica]

Also, before you get a new cell OTHER THAN a T-CELL-15... Take a look at the "Firmware" version on the control unit. I don't remember the exact date, but older version control units will NOT operate with anything other than a T-CELL-15 (Won't work with a T-CELL-9 or a T-CELL-3).

The T-Cell datasheet should highlight which cell versions work with which level of FW the controller has.

- Jeff

Thanks for the reply Jeff. I see that I can select between the different cells. I can select T-9.

Would that mean a T-9 cell is compatible with my system?

 

[Aquatica]

I see I can use a T9 cell..T-CELL-9

I have software revision level - r 1.55

 

[taekwondodo]

Also, before you get a new cell OTHER THAN a T-CELL-15... Take a look at the "Firmware" version on the control unit. I don't remember the exact date, but older version control units will NOT operate with anything other than a T-CELL-15 (Won't work with a T-CELL-9 or a T-CELL-3).

The T-Cell datasheet should highlight which cell versions work with which level of FW the controller has.

- Jeff

Thanks for the reply Jeff. I see that I can select between the different cells. I can select T-9.

Would that mean a T-9 cell is compatible with my system?

Without looking at your unit, I cannot say - but the guys at Goldline are very helpful and don't charge for the phone-service. Call them when you're able to stand in front of the unit: 888-921-POOL (7665).

 

[Aquatica]

Also, before you get a new cell OTHER THAN a T-CELL-15... Take a look at the "Firmware" version on the control unit. I don't remember the exact date, but older version control units will NOT operate with anything other than a T-CELL-15 (Won't work with a T-CELL-9 or a T-CELL-3).

The T-Cell datasheet should highlight which cell versions work with which level of FW the controller has.

- Jeff

Thanks for the reply Jeff. I see that I can select between the different cells. I can select T-9.

Would that mean a T-9 cell is compatible with my system?

Without looking at your unit, I cannot say - but the guys at Goldline are very helpful and don't charge for the phone-service. Call them when you're able to stand in front of the unit: 888-921-POOL (7665).

Thanks I see I have software revision level - r 1.55 ..is this something that needs to be upgraded regularly? downloaded to the system? I have a laptop.