Hayward Aquarite Diagnostics Problems

[shellydsizemore]

We have a Hayward Goldline Aquarite SWG that was originally installed in 2006. We've only owned the pool since 2019. New salt cell in 2021 and was just cleaned a few weeks ago, but had barely any buildup. I don't think it is working properly, but I'm not sure if there is something I can reset or try on our end before deciding if it requires a professional. We have an older revision (1.40) so it won't display the cell size (T15). I thought the 3rd one on the list was supposed to be volts, but the reading looks more like what the amps would be. The other one is just reading zero, so maybe the 2.3 is volts and our situation is worse than we thought? Average salinity reads 3200, but instant always reads 0, even after trying to recalibrate. The clicking sound it says I should hear does not happen. And just today, the average salinity reading is now showing as 0. I set it to 100% to see if it would make a difference on the salt readings.

SWG Readings (from Diagnostics panel):
3200
92
2.3
0.00
100%
0
al-0
r 1.40

Latest Taylor K-2006 Testing:
FC 3.4
CC 0
pH 7.6
TA 80
CH 330
CYA 60
Salt 2900

 

[JamesW]

Probably a bad thermistor.

Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading

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[1poolman1]

We have a Hayward Goldline Aquarite SWG that was originally installed in 2006. We've only owned the pool since 2019. New salt cell in 2021 and was just cleaned a few weeks ago, but had barely any buildup. I don't think it is working properly, but I'm not sure if there is something I can reset or try on our end before deciding if it requires a professional. We have an older revision (1.40) so it won't display the cell size (T15). I thought the 3rd one on the list was supposed to be volts, but the reading looks more like what the amps would be. The other one is just reading zero, so maybe the 2.3 is volts and our situation is worse than we thought? Average salinity reads 3200, but instant always reads 0, even after trying to recalibrate. The clicking sound it says I should hear does not happen. And just today, the average salinity reading is now showing as 0. I set it to 100% to see if it would make a difference on the salt readings.

SWG Readings (from Diagnostics panel):
3200
92
2.3
0.00
100%
0
al-0
r 1.40

Latest Taylor K-2006 Testing:
FC 3.4
CC 0
pH 7.6
TA 80
CH 330
CYA 60
Salt 2900

Seventeen years is a good life for that system. As JamesW says, likely the thermistor, a component on the board. There are many posts on this forum about repairing that or, I have had success with this board from Optimum Pool Technologies. Your display board un-plugs from your existing board and is installed after the board has been mounted and wired (easiest way). It works with a T-15 cell only. Inyo Pools has one for about $30.00 less, but I have no experience with it.

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[shellydsizemore]

So bad thermistor means no chlorine generation, correct?

 

[willyk9]

I have pretty much the same unit with version R1.45.

What do your lights on the panel show when you power it up? Mine would flash the no flow red light and then no lights on the panel.

Look up my posts, $8 part from DigiKey and find someone to replace it on or do it yourself.