I was told that I need to inspect and clean my cell with 20% muriatic acid and 80% water solution after every 500 hours of use. And that my salt system will have a inspect cell warning light pop up. My pump runs 24/7 from April to October. So this way, I hit 500 hours just after 20 days. So should I only run the chlorinator for 8 hours a day but at a higher chlorine percentage or 24 hours a day at a lower chlorine percentage. I'm not sure if the chlorinator can be put on a timer, I'll have to check on that.
How long to run the chlorinator every day
- Thread starter rajthepilot
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 62,730
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
There is no reason to 'clean' your SWCG unless it needs it. And typically, if you maintain proper water chemistry, you never need to 'clean' it.
Please read SWG How It Works - Further Reading
Please read SWG How It Works - Further Reading
IF your salt cell *needs* cleaning, always try plain hose water first.
My first cell lasted over 9 years and never once did it need cleaning.
Each time you clean the cell, you remove some of the precious metals that make the magic happen, and that shortens the lifespan of your cell.
Maddie
My first cell lasted over 9 years and never once did it need cleaning.
Each time you clean the cell, you remove some of the precious metals that make the magic happen, and that shortens the lifespan of your cell.
Maddie
Raj,
I inspect my cell twice a year.. My cell also runs 24/7.
The idea that you have to look at it every 20 days is a tad bit off from my real world experience.
Thanks,
Jim R.
I inspect my cell twice a year.. My cell also runs 24/7.
The idea that you have to look at it every 20 days is a tad bit off from my real world experience.
Thanks,
Jim R.