Hello, everyone. My saltwater generator (SWG) is displaying a low salt reading and to inspect the cell error. I conducted a sodium chloride test and got a reading of 3200, while the SWG showed 2500. I've never experienced calcium buildup on the cell when I go to clean it and I clean it at least twice a year. The pool isn't used very often, especially after September, and it's usually just me using it. Is it time to replace the SWG?
Is it time to get a new SWG?
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- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,872
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
How old is your K-1766...salt reagents tend to go bad more quickly than others. When they are bad, you get a higher result on your salt test. I had a reagent set that was "unexpired," but it read high and I knew it. Got new reagents and the results were lower.
What is the brand and model of the SWG?
How do you clean it? If you use muriatic acid, that is one of the quickest ways to kill the cell...it removes the ruthenium oxide that makes chlorine. Suspend the use of acid in the future.
Post any pictures of stickers on the cell.
Likely dead...but let's troubleshoot.
On the cleaning side, follow this in the future:
SWG How It Works - Further Reading
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,062
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Aquarite in the signature…
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This is the basic information we need to know in diagnosing a problem:
Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading
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This is the basic information we need to know in diagnosing a problem:
- Report all diagnostic readings when you..
- Move the switch from auto to off and check all of the readings.
- Move the switch back to auto and recheck the readings.
- Move the switch to off for a minute and then back to auto and recheck the readings.
- What are the first seven characters of the cell and box serial numbers?
- What is the actual salinity and how are you measuring it?
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,872
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Good catch on the SWG type, I'm on PC, hard to see...my bad.
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His test kit may have old reagents and testing higher...
Salt Water test kit
Hi all. I was wondering if the test for SW is supposed to have these white flakes? The SWG is reading lower than the test kit. It's reading 2800 and the kit is giving me 3000 - 3200. Does the test kit go bad or lose it's accuracy? Or is the SWG giving a false reading? I've recently cleaned the...
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His test kit may have old reagents and testing higher...
I stopped and ran the pump after each setting and waited for it to finish priming on each one.Aquarite in the signature…
Hayward Aquarite SWG - Further Reading
This is the basic information we need to know in diagnosing a problem:
- Report all diagnostic readings when you..
- Move the switch from auto to off and check all of the readings.
- Move the switch back to auto and recheck the readings.
- Move the switch to off for a minute and then back to auto and recheck the readings.
- What are the first seven characters of the cell and box serial numbers?
- What is the actual salinity and how are you measuring it?
Off: 2.50, 22, 31.3, 0.00, 66P, 0.00, AL-0, r1.59, T-15
Auto: ", ", 29.9, 1.49, " , 0.40, " , " , "
Off & back to Auto: 2.60, 22, 26.3, 4.87, 66P, 2.50, ", "
Cell: 3E18227-201788
Box: 3A1007-1042981
AQR-X296
I'm not sure what you mean by the actual salinity. I'm using the Taylor K-1766 kit for sodium chloride. The agents are less than a year old and are kept in the house out of the AZ heat.
I'm still getting the white flakes in the test tube with the salt test. Are they not supposed to be there?
Looks like a bad cell.
Change from metric to standard.
Change the T cell setting to T9 and redo the tests.
Change from metric to standard.
Change the T cell setting to T9 and redo the tests.
Changing to T9 makes it read the salinity at 1.4 times higher, which can give you some more life from a failing cell.
2,500 ppm becomes 3,500 ppm.
The cell is 7 years old, which is a typical life.
2,500 ppm becomes 3,500 ppm.
The cell is 7 years old, which is a typical life.
I made the changes to the standard and T-9. These are the readings now:
1.90, 22, 31.9, 0.00, 60p, -0.00, AL-0, r1.59, T-9
Seems I might have done something wrong. Are those metric measurements?
1.90, 22, 31.9, 0.00, 60p, -0.00, AL-0, r1.59, T-9
Seems I might have done something wrong. Are those metric measurements?
It is in metric.
Change to standard, update the average salinity and report the new readings in both polarities.
Change to standard, update the average salinity and report the new readings in both polarities.
I checked the readings this morning for T-9 and changed it to standard.
3.20, 74, 26.8, 4.78, 56P, -3600, no changes
It seems your suggestion is working.
Is it acceptable to keep using the T-9 setting for a T-15, or should I just go ahead and order a new cell instead?
3.20, 74, 26.8, 4.78, 56P, -3600, no changes
It seems your suggestion is working.
Is it acceptable to keep using the T-9 setting for a T-15, or should I just go ahead and order a new cell instead?Probably time to get a new cell.
You can run this one to end of life or remove it and use it as a spare if needed.
You can run this one to end of life or remove it and use it as a spare if needed.
- May 27, 2021
- 1,278
- Pool Size
- 17000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I’d echo this statement. When I’ve done this for customers to buy some time for them I’ve had cells last 6 months and others last 3. You’re buying time to get a new cell, it’s not a permanent fix as the cell will continue to degrade.
I was wondering if the T-15 model is necessary for the size of my pool. The pool is approximately 10' x 30' x 5' at the deepest point. Would a T-9 be sufficient?
Get the T15 as it can handle a 40K gallon pool and will not work hard to keep you going. It's the size I've always used on my 11K gal pool and the reason my RJ+ is a 45.
I found this T-15 on eBay made by Super Pro: SUPER PRO SALT CELL FOR AQUARITE - 40K GALLONS-40 k Gal. FREE SHIPPING. IMAGESâ¬ï¸ | eBay Does anyone have any experience with Super Pro? I'm assuming the warranty is for 2 years from the serial number.
If you are lucky enough to get two years out of an aftermarket cell. Ya spends yer money, ya takes yer chances.
Made by Hayward for SCP.
#SPG-45-1103 SuperPro by Hayward, Aqua Rite T-Cell-15 Turbo Cell, 40,000 Gallon.
Model #SUPERPRO40K
#SPG-45-1103 SuperPro by Hayward, Aqua Rite T-Cell-15 Turbo Cell, 40,000 Gallon.
Model #SUPERPRO40K
SuperPro Aqua Rite Turbo Cell
#SPG-45-1103 SuperPro, Aqua Rite T-Cell-15 Turbo Cell, 2-Year Warranty!
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Thanks for the info. I haven't found any other information on the company, Super Pro. I am trying to find out how long the warranty is and if there are any reviews or complaints.Made by Hayward for SCP.
#SPG-45-1103 SuperPro by Hayward, Aqua Rite T-Cell-15 Turbo Cell, 40,000 Gallon.
Model #SUPERPRO40K
SuperPro Aqua Rite Turbo Cell
#SPG-45-1103 SuperPro, Aqua Rite T-Cell-15 Turbo Cell, 2-Year Warranty!www.tcpoolequipment.com