SWCG shut off at what temp?

[loveSaturday]

Most SWGs stop working at water temps below ~55 degrees.

Hi proavia,

Hijacking because you mentioned something that I have a question about. You say “most” SWGs stop working when water is below 55. Our temp is at 51 right now but the SWG board still shows it’s chlorinating 20% and I can see water movement through the window. Does that mean mine is still working? Wasn’t sure if it will appear to be working and just not be generating chlorine or if it shuts off completely.

Curious because my chlorine is at the low end of OK and wondering if I need to grab some liquid chlorine just in case.

 

[jsygrls]

Curious because my chlorine is at the low end of OK and wondering if I need to grab some liquid chlorine just in case.

Most of my neighbors here in Florida with SWG keep LC on hand for our "cold spells" for just that reason .

 

[ajw22]

.Our temp is at 51 right now but the SWG board still shows it’s chlorinating 20% and I can see water movement through the window. Does that mean mine is still working?

Jandy TruClear SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Unlike many other SWG systems sold in the US, the Jandy Truclear does not have a flow switch or a temperature sensor. Instead, it uses a gas trap to determine when to shut down for safety. Otherwise, the cell plates have power.

You don’t see any cold water indicator on the display.

Section 6.4 of the Jandy TruClear Installation Manual says:

Operating the chlorinator below 55°F (13°C) is not recommended. Operating the chlorinator in cold water can dramatically shorten the life of the cell.

During prolonged periods when the water will be less than 55°F (13°C), the unit should be turned off and a chlorine floater or erosion feeder should be used by putting a small number of tablets in either of these devices until the water temperature increases. Doing this will lengthen the cell life and provide better performance when water conditions are more optimal.

 

[loveSaturday]

Thanks for your help! I turned it off.

First year pool owner and still learning. I suppose I should have went to the manual myself