Aquarite Salt Cell Temperature Sensor Bypass (The one integrated in the Salt Cell itself)

[shokwaverider]

My Temperature sensor is bad, otherwise the cell works fine. I would like to bypass it and install one into the piping. I know it is a 10k sensor and there are many options. I would like to know how or where to cut the wires in the cell itself to splice in a new Thermistor.

Thanks, I know some folks have done this.

 

[shokwaverider]

OK Update, Replaced Sensor with an 8.2k Resistor for now and life is good. Pool temp is 84*F and Salt cell is reading 86*F I can deal with that. The Resistor is on a socket so can be changed as desired. I will most likely replace it with an in-line 10k Sensor and wire it into the cell.

Being as the pool stays between 80*F and 90*F for the next 4 months, I have plenty of time. I have a traditional thermometer in the pool so it is easy to compare. Most 10k Thermistor charts/Tables will show the resistance at any given temp, so resister selection is easy for any time of year.

I simply removed the wire cover on the cell, cut the Red and Blue wires, replaced the in-cell sensor with a small push socket and inserted the resistor, then put the cover back on. Result! Job done.

 

[shokwaverider]

Changed the Fixed Resistor for a Variable one. Now I can adjust my pool temp from 60*F to 86*F. That should about cover it.

 

[JamesW]

Install a temperature sensor in the pipe near the cell and wire it in.

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[shokwaverider]

Not as much fun.