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Step 1
Clean out the pool. Many problems, including low chlorine production, can be caused by too much dirt and debris in the salt water pool. Use a pool net and vac to remove any debris.
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Step 2
Measure the amount of salt in your pool. You will need to buy a salt water pool test kit from a pool supply company. If the level is too high, you will need to add more water; if it is too low, you'll have to add more salt.
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Step 3
Use the salt water pool test kit to measure the other pertinent levels of chemicals in the water. After taking a sample from the pool, the strips will let you know if there are adequate levels of chlorine and stabilizer within the water. If these levels are out of range, add more of the products or additional water.
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Step 4
Examine your control box. The control box will manage how much salt and chemicals are added to the water. It works by controlling the amount of power sent to the salt cell, which is a collection of plates with opposite charges. Once water goes through the salt cell, a chemical reaction will take place that releases chlorine into the water. Change the settings of the control box in order to increase or decrease the amounts released into the water. The typical range on the control box is 0 to 100 percent, depending on how often you plan to use the salt water pool. For instance, if you set it to 25, power will only be applied 25 percent of the time, which will produce a very small amount of chlorine.
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Step 5
Place the salt cell in an acid solution. If you have a high pH level in your salt water cell, you may have to place it in an acidic solution in order to remove any scale. Use one part hydrochloric acid to five parts water and soak the salt cell for 5 minutes. Rinse the salt cell, and it should now be ready for use. Abide by the salt cell manufacturer's recommendations before using an acid solution.
