New pool owner through a house purchase 3 months ago. SWG unit worked well.The cell was new 6 months ago. Cell exposed to 4500 ppm salt and high chlorine. Pool guy is gone now after cell quit and chlorine was low. Drained the pool and salt is at 3200ppm now. Cleaned the cell with Muratic and pressure water. Golf ball size white calcium on cell grid. Cell works for a while then service light comes on. 120 and 121 codes indicating low current at the cell. Voltage at the cell is always 35 volts not 22 to 28. All voltages on test points and current on front and back board test well. If I turn off the controller for a minute then back on the code lights go out and all works well. Sometimes just leaving the unit on will make the service light go out and if will work again.
I think the high salt and chlorine ruined the cell through corrosion.
Is this enough information to be pretty certain the cell is bad? Is the off brand cell for $300 any good?
Should I consider just buying a UV unit? It seems like this older unit is not supported well.
Thank you for your help!
I think the high salt and chlorine ruined the cell through corrosion.
Is this enough information to be pretty certain the cell is bad? Is the off brand cell for $300 any good?
Should I consider just buying a UV unit? It seems like this older unit is not supported well.
Thank you for your help!