If both the “check salt” and the “inspect cell” lights stay on, it most likely means that no chlorine is being produced at this time and your salt level fell below 2300 ppm. Both lights will also stay on if the controller is set to the wrong turbo cell type, or if the cell is unplugged.
In this regard, how do you open a chlorinator cell?
Beside this, how do you test a salt cell?
How do I know if my Hayward salt cell needs replacing?
What Are Some Signs That Your Salt Cell May Need Replacing?
- Looking worse for wear, it’s lost a few plates and the acid baths just aren’t working.
- Your pool is starting to turn green or cloudy, even though your chlorinator is turned up to 100%.
How do you check a Hayward Turbo Cell?
Turn off the power to the system and deactivate the pool pump before removing the Turbo Cell. Remove the Turbo Cell. Once removed, look through the cell and inspect for scale formation (light colored crusty or flaky deposits) on the plates and for debris that is caught on the plates.
How long does a Hayward salt cell last?
How do I know if my salt cell is bad?
Further troubleshooting will be required.
- If the salt cell bubbles, but only a little bit, then you probably have a bad cell. …
- If the salt cell bubbles vigorously, then it is working fine.
- If the salt cell is good, but you are are constantly getting a zero chlorine reading in the pool, something else is wrong.
How do you recalibrate a Hayward Aqua plus salt cell?
Turn Salt System Off and On
With the pump running, take the power switch down to the “Off” position, and then back up to “Auto”. You should hear a click within 10 or 15 seconds. When you do, press the diagnostic button five times in a row. The system will go through a recalibration process.
How do you inspect Aqua Rite cells?
What causes a salt cell to fail?
Why do salt cells fail? Salt cells fail for a few different reasons, the main reason being lack of proper maintenance. It is very important to check the cell regularly for excessive buildup. Doing this ensures excess calcium doesn’t become caked on the metallic plates.