Inspect Salt Cell

[GhostRealtor]

Hi everyone,

Sorry if this is a dumb question - I'm a first time pool owner and the "Inspect Cell" light in my salt generator just turned on.

Normally the "Check Salt" light would turn on indicating I'm low on salt, but its off now, so I'm not sure what to do in this situation and don't want to damage the cell or do unnecessary work.

I've attached a pic for reference, would appreciate any help.

Thank you

 

[Griswald]

It's a set time built on to the controller. Press and hold the selection button to reset it.

 

[TinFoilHat]

That message will come on every 30 days as a prompt to check the cell plates. You can remove the cell and physically inspect it. If you have some calcium scaling on it then try removing it with a wood or plastic tool. While Hayward says to use diluted acid to clean it that will remove some of the materials from the plates and shorten the cell life. If you must try something to dissolve it then a 10-1 vinegar solution would be better. If the plates are clean then just press and hold the selection button which will reset the warning for the next 30 days (maybe it's measured in hours of operations, I don't remember.)

 

[Jimrahbe]

GR,

When was the last time you took the cell out and inspected it for calcium build up??

You should check once or twice a year, if you have a feel for how it normally works..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[JamesW]

Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[JamesW]

 

[GhostRealtor]

It's a set time built on to the controller. Press and hold the selection button to reset it.

Good to know, thank you!

That message will come on every 30 days as a prompt to check the cell plates. You can remove the cell and physically inspect it. If you have some calcium scaling on it then try removing it with a wood or plastic tool. While Hayward says to use diluted acid to clean it that will remove some of the materials from the plates and shorten the cell life. If you must try something to dissolve it then a 10-1 vinegar solution would be better. If the plates are clean then just press and hold the selection button which will reset the warning for the next 30 days (maybe it's measured in hours of operations, I don't remember.)

I'm hoping this is just the auto message, but I don't want to risk just resetting and damaging my salt cell if it does need cleaning.

GR,

When was the last time you took the cell out and inspected it for calcium build up??

You should check once or twice a year, if you have a feel for how it normally works..

Thanks,

Jim R.

I bought this house in June of last year, and was using a pool guy until December when I took over the maintenance of the pool myself. Not sure if my pool guy ever did an inspection, but I don't want to risk damaging my cell if it does need cleaning.

Thank you for the link! I'll check it out

 

[TinFoilHat]

You won't damage it if you do it correctly. Don't be afraid to remove the cell to inspect it. The unions on the ends of it should be hand tight.

 

[GhostRealtor]

You won't damage it if you do it correctly. Don't be afraid to remove the cell to inspect it. The unions on the ends of it should be hand tight.

Thanks. The link you sent has good instructions for the cleaning part, but I didn't see instructions on how to open and remove the cell. I'll try looking up a guide for that part.

 

[Homebrewale]

You won't damage it if you do it correctly. Don't be afraid to remove the cell to inspect it. The unions on the ends of it should be hand tight.

Yes. I learned my lesson years ago when I used a strap wrench to tighten a little bit more and ended up splitting the union. Only hand tighten since then.

 

[proavia]

Be sure you have pool lube (Magic Lube II or equivalent silicone only lube) to lube the O-rings in the cell unions.
This lube will come in handy for lubing the pump basket O-ring and other O-rings as well.

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