- May 24, 2019
- 18
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-9)
Hello all,
Thank you for taking the time to read this. We opened our pool on Monday. This is our 3rd season since buying the home. The pool has a Hayward T-9 cell. Unfortunately, the cell doesn't seem to be producing chlorine.
I ran the pump for three straight days and tested each day at Leslie's. (Note, after reading the Pool School section, I ordered my own testing kit yesterday.) My salt level at the store and on the reader is 3200. The ph is within range. However, I'm not getting any chlorine. I ran the heater today to see if that might prompt the cell to produce more, but it did not work. The output % is at 100%. There are no concerning lights.
The pool is clear and looks great, but I fear that won't last once we start swimming.
I had our pool company take a look today. The owner tested for Nitrates and said I have a high level and should drain the pool and go from there. I don't want to do that unless I'm sure the T-9 is working correctly.
They are supposed to clean the cell each fall when they close the pool. I am thinking I will unplug the cell tomorrow and take a look. Besides cleaning it, are there other things I can try? Is there a way I can test the cell? Any other suggestions?
Thank you for taking the time to read this. We opened our pool on Monday. This is our 3rd season since buying the home. The pool has a Hayward T-9 cell. Unfortunately, the cell doesn't seem to be producing chlorine.
I ran the pump for three straight days and tested each day at Leslie's. (Note, after reading the Pool School section, I ordered my own testing kit yesterday.) My salt level at the store and on the reader is 3200. The ph is within range. However, I'm not getting any chlorine. I ran the heater today to see if that might prompt the cell to produce more, but it did not work. The output % is at 100%. There are no concerning lights.
The pool is clear and looks great, but I fear that won't last once we start swimming.
I had our pool company take a look today. The owner tested for Nitrates and said I have a high level and should drain the pool and go from there. I don't want to do that unless I'm sure the T-9 is working correctly.
They are supposed to clean the cell each fall when they close the pool. I am thinking I will unplug the cell tomorrow and take a look. Besides cleaning it, are there other things I can try? Is there a way I can test the cell? Any other suggestions?