Salt level on IC60

[Pperc]

Curious - is there a way to see what the Intellichlor IC60 is reading for salt level without a smart panel? For example, is there a diagnostic mode that will display lights a certain way, etc? Thank you.

 

[mknauss]

Not that I know of. And one should not really rely on the readout of a SWCG for salinity in pool water. Use a Taylor K1766 for that.

 

[Pperc]

Not that I know of. And one should not really rely on the readout of a SWCG for salinity in pool water. Use a Taylor K1766 for that.

Of course on the kit. That’s what I do.
This was a technical curiosity question only.

 

[jimbethesda]

If it’s below 2,800 or over 4,500, you’ll get a warning light. No exact reading.

 

[Pperc]

If it’s below 2,800 or over 4,500, you’ll get a warning light. No exact reading.

Thanks. I actually got a warning light yesterday. My kit is at 3000 ppm. Today, no light. I think it was just because I had my breakers off yesterday and then flipped them back on. Maybe just a quirk. Warning light off for now.

 

[mknauss]

An ICXX tests for conductivity and temperature (that it then equates to a salinity) at power up and then in 12 hours, if running that long in one span. So if for any reason you get a low salinity slug of water at that time, the ICXX will go into low salt mode until it cycles again.

 

[Pperc]

An ICXX tests for conductivity and temperature (that it then equates to a salinity) at power up and then in 12 hours, if running that long in one span. So if for any reason you get a low salinity slug of water at that time, the ICXX will go into low salt mode until it cycles again.

Good info.

 

[panic_button]

You can try the Pentair IntelliWand app for Android, it will tell you alot. It's hit and miss based on the Android version that you have on your phone. I can get it to work on an old version on a tablet that has 7 but not on anything newer than 9 and will not work on Windows 10 that is x64.

 

[Pperc]

You can try the Pentair IntelliWand app for Android, it will tell you alot. It's hit and miss based on the Android version that you have on your phone. I can get it to work on an old version on a tablet that has 7 but not on anything newer than 9.

iPhone user. That said, how does the phone connect to it? Directly to the Intellichlor power system? I have a very very old PDA style automation system.

 

[panic_button]

Bluetooth

 

[Pperc]

Bluetooth

Which device is Bluetooth capable? The power station or the ICxx unit itself?

 

[panic_button]

The ICxx itself.

 

[Pperc]

The ICxx itself.

Neat, thanks. I would go try it now but it's raining. Will check it out in the morning (they have an iphone app).

 

[Pperc]

Neat, thanks. I would go try it now but it's raining. Will check it out in the morning (they have an iphone app).

Tried this and the app didn’t detect anything when I “pulled down” on the main screen. And I can’t find any reference to the ICxx being Bluetooth capable.

 

[mknauss]

The Intelliwand is Bluetooth capable. Only authorized Pentair technicians can get them. The app is worthless without the Intelliwand

 

[Pperc]

The Intelliwand is Bluetooth capable. Only authorized Pentair technicians can get them. The app is worthless without the Intelliwand

Thanks, Marty. That clears that up.