- Jun 30, 2017
- 16
- Pool Size
- 10000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite Pro (T-15)
Hey TFP -
Yesterday, I went to check the water temp on my control panel and found the Hayward AquaRite salt chlorine generator reporting a low salt level ( 1400 ppm) and prompting me to check the cell. The salt level went from normal parameters to that 1400 ppm figure essentially overnight. I've used a Taylor drop kit to test the salt level multiple times and it comes in at the panel's advertised ideal level of 3200. The instant salt rating on the panel does sometimes report close to -3200 when the system is powered off and on, but then drops off to 0 and the warning lights reappear. I was able to "update" the average salt level to that figure instant reading once, but it didn't take long for the readings to drop off again and the warning lights to reappear.
What accounts for the disparity in the readings?
The cell looks fine but I'm currently cleaning it anyway. While it's soaking, I've swapped out my current t15 cell for an old t3 (yes, I changed the setting on the control panel) so the water can continue to circulate, and it still is giving me low salt readings. Chlorine levels are good for now, but it's going to be 90+ here in PA today, so I'll probably have to start manual dosing chlorine until I can figure this out.
Any advise for next steps/troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. I've learned so much on this forum. I hope that trend continues.
Yesterday, I went to check the water temp on my control panel and found the Hayward AquaRite salt chlorine generator reporting a low salt level ( 1400 ppm) and prompting me to check the cell. The salt level went from normal parameters to that 1400 ppm figure essentially overnight. I've used a Taylor drop kit to test the salt level multiple times and it comes in at the panel's advertised ideal level of 3200. The instant salt rating on the panel does sometimes report close to -3200 when the system is powered off and on, but then drops off to 0 and the warning lights reappear. I was able to "update" the average salt level to that figure instant reading once, but it didn't take long for the readings to drop off again and the warning lights to reappear.
What accounts for the disparity in the readings?
The cell looks fine but I'm currently cleaning it anyway. While it's soaking, I've swapped out my current t15 cell for an old t3 (yes, I changed the setting on the control panel) so the water can continue to circulate, and it still is giving me low salt readings. Chlorine levels are good for now, but it's going to be 90+ here in PA today, so I'll probably have to start manual dosing chlorine until I can figure this out.
Any advise for next steps/troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. I've learned so much on this forum. I hope that trend continues.
