Can't set salt level on Blue Essence by Hayward

[nickrom32]

My orginal salt cell died, I bought a replacement from Leslies, I began working and generating. Actual salt level is 2700, When I attempt to set the salt level the istant will not count down it is stuck at 5600...

 

[mknauss]

Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading

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Check the diagnostics as it may be your cell type is not correctly set on the controller.

 

[JamesW]

For AquaRite, 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.

Switching the unit off and then back on makes the unit reverse polarity.

Report all 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?

What is the T-cell size?

Is the T-cell size set correctly in settings?

To get the performance percentage of the cell in each polarity, divide the instant salinity reading in each polarity by the actual salinity reading.

For example, if the instant reading is 3,300 ppm and the actual salinity reading is 3,300 ppm, then the salt cell is working at 100%.

However, if the actual salinity was 3,800 ppm, then the performance percentage is 86.8%.

Anything over 75% is acceptable.

At75%, or lower, in either polarity, it's time to consider replacing the cell.

The instant salinity in both polarities should be about the same (+/- about 200 ppm).

You need to be really sure about the actual salinity reading.

You need to use a K-1766 salt test kit or a calibrated meter.

K-1766 Taylor Salt Test

Note that ProLogic, AquaLogic and AquaPlus use the Hayward T Cell.

However, the procedure to get the diagnostic readings is different.

Here is the procedure for ProLogic, AquaLogic and AquaPlus:

Go to the diagnostic screen, note the readings and then press the + button to reverse the polarity.

When the new numbers appear, see what they are.

Then, press + again and note the new readings.

 

[nickrom32]

Cell type ois correct t-15, salt level was checked at two diffent leslie stores

 

[JamesW]

For AquaRite, 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.

Switching the unit off and then back on makes the unit reverse polarity.

Report all readings.

What size was the original cell?

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

Can you show a picture of the circuit board with the display board removed?

Can you show the label inside the door that looks like this?

 

[nickrom32]

First photos

 

[nickrom32]

Second set, after switching polarities

 

[nickrom32]

Board

 

[nickrom32]

T5 cell

 

[JamesW]

The cell type is set to T-5, but you have a 40K cell, which is a T-15.

You need to change the setting to T-15.

If you can't change the setting, you will have to solder the two points at the J4 jumper location to make the system work with the T-15 cell.

Is the circuit board original or has it been replaced?

 

[nickrom32]

The cell type is set to T-5, but you have a 40K cell, which is a T-15.

You need to change the setting to T-15.

If you can't change the setting, you will have to solder the two points at the J4 jumper location to make the system work with the T-15 cell.

Is the circuit board original or has it been replaced?

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I asked what setting at the store and told me t5, I didn’t even notice the 40000, I set to t15 and sat is at 3300 which is correct because I added a bag yesterday, yes original board , thanks for the help with my rookie mistake

 

[JamesW]

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[JamesW]

I asked what setting at the store and told me t5

Bad advice from a pool store?

First time we have ever heard that.

 

[nickrom32]

Bad advice from a pool store?

First time we have ever heard that.

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