Hayward Aqua Rite Salt Cell Compatibility

[seethesun]

Hi,

I purchased a board for my Goldline Aqua Rite back in 2017, just as a backup. It is only compatible with T-15 cells, which is the only size I was ever buying at the time. However, the most recent time I purchased a cell I went with a T-9 because of pricing. I just had to finally replace the board today. Does anyone know what effects it will have on it? I reached out to the seller on Amazon as well, but thought I would check here.

Then, another question. I assumed I needed to replace my board because the generate or superchlorinate lights wouldn't stay on. They would come on, then it would go off. If I lightly touched the toggle switch they may turn back on, but then go off again. When I switched the board that stopped happening. Is there another reason the lights would do that?

Thanks.

 

[ajw22]

Hi,

I purchased a board for my Goldline Aqua Rite back in 2017, just as a backup. It is only compatible with T-15 cells, which is the only size I was ever buying at the time. However, the most recent time I purchased a cell I went with a T-9 because of pricing. I just had to finally replace the board today. Does anyone know what effects it will have on it? I reached out to the seller on Amazon as well, but thought I would check here.

A cell run on the incorrect cell type will give incorrect salinity readings.

A T-9 cell run at a T-15 setting will have the salt level read low. The plates are smaller...

T-15 has 13 Titanium Plates, 150 x 63mm. Produces 1.47 lbs/day.

T-9 has 13 Titanium Plates, 101 x 63mm. Produces 0.98 lbs/day.

Then, another question. I assumed I needed to replace my board because the generate or superchlorinate lights wouldn't stay on. They would come on, then it would go off. If I lightly touched the toggle switch they may turn back on, but then go off again. When I switched the board that stopped happening. Is there another reason the lights would do that?

Did you check the condition of the thermistor on the board?

Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading

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