Help with Hayward Chlorinator Install

[tpirovol]

Hi Everyone,

I am new here so Hi,

I had an above ground pool installed this weekend, the installer did an excellent neat job but I realized there might be an issue. I was trying to figure out what my FCL was 0 and looked at the manual. I realized the installer, installed the SWG on outlet of the heater but not mounted to the pool. I read another forum that said I could install a flow sensor, does anyone know if this will work for sure? Otherwise I will need to relocated the SWG cell but the cord might not be long enough. I guess the concern is the cell blowing up if the pump stopped?

Also I had my pool filled on Monday, I added salt and turned my SWG to 10% and then added stabilizer. My reading was 0 today still so I turned on super chlorinate and shocked the pool. The question is during normal operation on a 12x23 above ground with a temp of 85 what should the cell % be set to.

Thoughts and thank you
T

 

[ajw22]

Do you have an Aquarite or Aqua Trol control box?

Post pics of the front and top of the control box.

 

[tpirovol]

It’s an Aquatrol pic coming in a bit!

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[rumcglot]

I don't understand the issue. The pipe coming out of the SWCG (and the heater) doesn't go to the pool?

Oddly, that model doesn't seem to have a flow switch associated with it. The expectation is probably that it is on the same timer system as the pump.

 

[tpirovol]

They claim that if it is not connected to the pool and the pump goes off it could explode!

 

[ajw22]

You have the Aqua Trol RJ model. See page 10 & 12 in https://www.hayward-pool.com/assets/documents/pools/pdf/manuals/AquaTrol.pdf

The RJ model does not have a flow switch and I don’t think your control box will have the Jack for the flow switch connection. Your installer hacked the installation when the wire did not reach the pool rather then admit the problem.

The cell must be connected directly to the pool as shown.

 

[rumcglot]

Oh, I see now. You want it pointed up right at the return so that chlorine gas can automatically escape.

 

[tpirovol]

You have the Aqua Trol RJ model. See page 10 & 12 in https://www.hayward-pool.com/assets/documents/pools/pdf/manuals/AquaTrol.pdf

The RJ model does not have a flow switch and I don’t think your control box will have the Jack for the flow switch connection. Your installer hacked the installation when the wire did not reach the pool rather then admit the problem.

The cell must be connected directly to the pool as shown.

It has the jack do you think I could just add a flow switch?

 

[tpirovol]

Hi Everyone,

Noob Question: How do I clean a salt sell that doesn't have a shut off similar to this picture? Do I need to drain the pool to the return jet line?

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
Your signature shows a 66,500 gallon pool with a T15 SWCG rated for a 40000 gallon pool. Can you verify your data?
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

 

[tpirovol]

Welcome to the forum!
Your signature shows a 66,500 gallon pool with a T15 SWCG rated for a 40000 gallon pool. Can you verify your data?
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

Good catch: That is actually a good?? I have gone on some sites that show a larger value but I cannot determine the real one. In the end it is a Aqua Leader 12x23 Oval Influence 52" tall. From what I can tell it is 6550g but some forumla's show more, I called the company but there support numbers goes to a voicemail box that no one replies to

Thanks T

 

[ajw22]

It has the jack do you think I could just add a flow switch?

It is unclear what Hayward is doing with those units. If the cell is operating it means the flow switch contacts are jumpered in the box. Connecting a flow switch to the jack should not do anything. I have seen people post that two different boards are used between the Aqua Trol models.

The Aqua Trol has T5 cell, not a T15 cell.

 

[mknauss]

6550 gallons sounds far more reasonable ---- is the pool oval or rectangular?

With a T15 you should be able to chlorinate with an effective run time each day of about 4 hours. So 50% at 8 hours run time is a good place to start.

 

[ajw22]

6550 gallons sounds far more reasonable ---- is the pool oval or rectangular?

With a T15 you should be able to chlorinate with an effective run time each day of about 4 hours. So 50% at 8 hours run time is a good place to start.

He has a T5 cell, not a T15. You can see the label in the first post.

 

[tpirovol]

That is correct it is a T5 cell also I am a dude

 

[mknauss]

She has a T5 cell, not a T15. You can see the label in the first post.

OK -- that needs to be corrected in the signature.

Then it needs to be on about 80% for 8 hours a day.

 

[tpirovol]

Sorry I also run the pump 24x7.

 

[ajw22]

That is correct it is a T5 cell also I am a dude

Sorry, 50/50 chance.

 

[tpirovol]

So the pool is oval, it is a T5 Cell, I am a guy and the pump runs 24x7 for now

Also I guess I need to relocate it to the pool side. Also if it connects directly to the return jet with no shutoff how do I service the cell? Do I need to drain the pool below the jet or is there a trick to holding back the water?

Thanks T

 

[mknauss]

Oval pool would be 7300 gallons based on our Poolmath webpage version.

Thank you for fixing the signature.