My in-ground gunite salt pool will be 6 years old in December. The salt cell has failed and I am now using half a jug of liquid chlorine every week. The cell manufacturer is Pruchlor which has a 5 year prorated warranty. How long should a salt cell last? Do I need to replace the entire unit or just the cell? I live in Central Florida - plenty of heat, humidity and summer rain.
SWG
- Thread starter Dock
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 59,322
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Your signature shows you have an Intellichlor SWCG. Is that correct? Which one? IC20 or 40? What lights are showing when it is on?
My bad. I have a PureChlor Salt Chlorine Generator. The Troubleshooting Guide for a continuous red blinking cell light can be the result of (1) salt level below 3500 PPM; (2)debris in the cell; (3) calcium buildup; or (4) damage to blades from wear and tear. As none of these suggestions apply, I am presuming that the cell unit has reached the end of its useful life.
- May 3, 2014
- 59,322
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I do not have any experience with that type SWCG.
Please change that in your signature.
Please change that in your signature.
- May 3, 2014
- 59,322
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
No idea. Would not want to use solid chlorine any way. You would have to drain a 1/3 of your pool every month or so to manage the CYA rise.
