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Ways You Can Tell If Your Salt Cell Is Bad: Areas To Check
Bad Salt Cell
Chlorine generators are the latest developed in pool maintenance technology, and it works by passing through an electrically charged salt cell that produces chlorine.
Typically, a salt cell may last from 3 to 6 years, but you need to double-check it with the manufacturer. Replacement of salt cells may cost $200 to $900 but still depends on your chlorinator model.
How do I know if my salt cell is bad? Signs that your salt cell is bad is when your pool turns green or cloudy, the chlorinator keeps displaying a “low salt” warning. And lastly, if the chlorine level drops, that results in unbalanced water.
This article will give you lists of what to look for to determine what’s wrong with the salt cell. And we will also give you steps on how to repair it at home so you can save money on a service charge.
Areas To Check To Know If Your Salt Cell Is Bad
Power - the salt cell is run through a control panel. So, if the control panel has no indicator lights, it is a good sign. Many salt chlorinators have a fuse inside the cabinet designed to blow if there is a power overload or a lightning strike.
Water Flow - a certain amount of water flow that a salt cell needs, so it will work effectively. Flow rates can be reduced whenever the pump is clogged, the skimmer basket, dirty filter, or closed directional valves.
Salt Level - salt cell needs a certain amount of salt in the water to be successfully converted to chlorine. There is a specific salinity range that a salt cell needs, and usually, it’s around 4000 ppm. Most salt chlorinators have a salt sensor, and it displays the measured salt level. Or there’s an indicator light or an error code if the salt level drops below the minimum threshold.
Water Balance - the pool’s pH, alkalinity, and the hardness of the calcium should be in range to have its killing power. It can accelerate chlorine’s activity with a low pH, while it can reduce the activity with a high pH. Meaning, it’ll make your chlorine sluggish and less effective. You can test your pool’s water levels using a 5 in 1 test kit.
Salt Cell - needs to be cleaned regularly to remove the calcium deposits, making the slower water flow. Plus, it will bridge the gap between those metal plates that prevent the electrolysis from happening. When cleaning the salt cell, you can give it an acid bath that consists of 90% water to 10% acid. Then brush the calcium deposits using a toothbrush.
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