I have cells that have significant calcium build up and just soaking it with the acid/water combo doesn't clean it as as yours. I've even tried to chip at it with a bamboo skewer but even with that added step, it doesn't get super clean. Any suggestions?
@ChlorineKingPoolService my accounts have pretty hard water - usually on the 400 range so I've taken to cleaning (or at least checking) once every two weeks
I’d say 10-15 minutes or until the calcium is gone. I usually will take it apart when I first get to a stop and let it soak while I clean the pool. Then put it back together when I’m over at the equipment. That way it’s not really causing me any additional time at the pools to clean them.
The settings are saved on the ichlor display. It usually takes 24 hours for it to recalibrate itself and give you an accurate salt reading. I hope this helps!
Just watched ur video mine is blinking green by cell and saying low salt the pool store said my salt is fine but no chlorine at all I did have calcium on it and just did what u did but still saying cell and green light
Great video....thank you for sharing. I just cleaned mine because when summer hit my chlorine became non-existent. My pool is in 100% direct sunlight. They said this unit could handle up to 25000 gallons, and it's only 1yr old, and I now have it set at 100, from 85....so I would think that with after cleaning the unit I shouldn't have any issues with the level of chlorine in the water. If I have to go back to adding a gallon of chlorine each week, even with a salt-chlorinator, I'm going to be pissed at the "pro's" who recommended the unit. Unless, the unit somehow within a year broke. And, I can't think of a reason as to why that would happen. I wasn't told I had to clean it every 3-6mo....until after 9mo of use. I wouldn't think these things are that fragile that a unit that was seemingly crystal clean, would break from not cleaning it. Maybe inefficient...but certainly not broken. so, I'm hoping that setting the level to 100 for the summer, and cleaning the unit (even though the "blades" were spotless to begin with) will solve this problem. Either way, this video was very helpful.....thank you.
How many gallons is your pool? Salt cells that are sized too close to capacity always fail quickly due to being "over-worked". They might technically work, but like a heater, sizing up will always benefit you in the long term since the cells can be ran under 50% chlorine production.
@@stacyspooner3572 I definitely agree... We sized up for that very reason. My pool is 18K gal. So, we're barely at 50% capacity. That said, I was able to get it to generate more chlorine, after cleaning it (repeatedly). For whatever reason, it finally (Inexplicably) starting working, as designed. I'm due for another cleaning, though, come to think of it. Thanks for the reply, Stacy.
Hey Simone, I got it from my distributor but found it on amazon for you. Good luck! www.amazon.com/Pentair-520670-IntelliChlor-Acid-Washing/dp/B002NJTUDO/ref=asc_df_B002NJTUDO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167126215582&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11494963949818584596&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015197&hvtargid=pla-313808063729&psc=1
Either is fine with the iChlor. However, if you want to mount it vertical then you want to install it on the way up so the cell has a full volume of water.
I can’t get my pool more then 1ppm on chlorine , salt level is good 4000ppm , it has a green flashing light on the meter where it says add/good/low, what does this mean?
Any chance there's a short red blink next to the "cell"? How big is your pool? The green blinking means it's reading more than 4500ppm. Do you know how to put the cell in diagnostic mode? You can see exactly what it's reading. I have a video coming out soon that discusses everything about the status lights.
Do you have any videos on “determining the amount of salt” to pour into pools?
I use the salt test sodium chloride liquid drops.
Thanks. I was concerned about leaving the power cord on the iChlor but couldn't find a way to detach it. I guess it's not a problem if you're careful.
Yea you'll be fine. If it makes you feel better just unplug it from the power center. You'll be fine either way. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for detailed video, it helped me to clean my chlorine generator.
You're very welcome. I'm glad it helped.
I have cells that have significant calcium build up and just soaking it with the acid/water combo doesn't clean it as as yours. I've even tried to chip at it with a bamboo skewer but even with that added step, it doesn't get super clean. Any suggestions?
How frequently do you clean it?
@ChlorineKingPoolService my accounts have pretty hard water - usually on the 400 range so I've taken to cleaning (or at least checking) once every two weeks
Very helpful video. Thank you
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.
Do you say how long its supposed to be
I’d say 10-15 minutes or until the calcium is gone. I usually will take it apart when I first get to a stop and let it soak while I clean the pool. Then put it back together when I’m over at the equipment. That way it’s not really causing me any additional time at the pools to clean them.
great video - cleared up my issues......
Glad it helped!
What kind of acid do you use?
Muriatic acid.
How often do you have to clean it with acid
It depends on several variables, but usually every 3-6 months is a fair range to expect to clean it.
Where did you dump the acid water when it's done cleaning, if your cord was still attached?
I dump it in a bucket and then into the pool. Thanks for watching!
After cleaning the cell, do you have to reset anything or does the cell do it automatically?
The settings are saved on the ichlor display. It usually takes 24 hours for it to recalibrate itself and give you an accurate salt reading. I hope this helps!
Just watched ur video mine is blinking green by cell and saying low salt the pool store said my salt is fine but no chlorine at all I did have calcium on it and just did what u did but still saying cell and green light
How old is the cell?
Great video....thank you for sharing. I just cleaned mine because when summer hit my chlorine became non-existent. My pool is in 100% direct sunlight. They said this unit could handle up to 25000 gallons, and it's only 1yr old, and I now have it set at 100, from 85....so I would think that with after cleaning the unit I shouldn't have any issues with the level of chlorine in the water. If I have to go back to adding a gallon of chlorine each week, even with a salt-chlorinator, I'm going to be pissed at the "pro's" who recommended the unit. Unless, the unit somehow within a year broke. And, I can't think of a reason as to why that would happen. I wasn't told I had to clean it every 3-6mo....until after 9mo of use. I wouldn't think these things are that fragile that a unit that was seemingly crystal clean, would break from not cleaning it. Maybe inefficient...but certainly not broken. so, I'm hoping that setting the level to 100 for the summer, and cleaning the unit (even though the "blades" were spotless to begin with) will solve this problem. Either way, this video was very helpful.....thank you.
How many gallons is your pool? Salt cells that are sized too close to capacity always fail quickly due to being "over-worked". They might technically work, but like a heater, sizing up will always benefit you in the long term since the cells can be ran under 50% chlorine production.
@@stacyspooner3572 I definitely agree... We sized up for that very reason. My pool is 18K gal. So, we're barely at 50% capacity. That said, I was able to get it to generate more chlorine, after cleaning it (repeatedly). For whatever reason, it finally (Inexplicably) starting working, as designed. I'm due for another cleaning, though, come to think of it. Thanks for the reply, Stacy.
What does the salt light indicate if it’s blinking green?
Too much salt, you need to verify salt levels independently though through your pool store or secondary testing methods.
My pool builder didn't leave me that cap. What size is it? Looks like 3"???
It's a dedicated cleaning kit for the iChlor. You should be able to find it on amazon or an online store.
where did you get the stand?
Hey Simone, I got it from my distributor but found it on amazon for you. Good luck!
www.amazon.com/Pentair-520670-IntelliChlor-Acid-Washing/dp/B002NJTUDO/ref=asc_df_B002NJTUDO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167126215582&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11494963949818584596&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015197&hvtargid=pla-313808063729&psc=1
excuse me, how the chlorinator works, vertical or horizontal, which is recommended
Either is fine with the iChlor. However, if you want to mount it vertical then you want to install it on the way up so the cell has a full volume of water.
I cleaned my cell and now it says clean where the number should read out.
I can’t get my pool more then 1ppm on chlorine , salt level is good 4000ppm , it has a green flashing light on the meter where it says add/good/low, what does this mean?
Any chance there's a short red blink next to the "cell"? How big is your pool? The green blinking means it's reading more than 4500ppm. Do you know how to put the cell in diagnostic mode? You can see exactly what it's reading. I have a video coming out soon that discusses everything about the status lights.
Nice
Thank you sir!