How to Troubleshoot a Salt Water Chlorinator
Bacteria and many different types of contaminants are constant problems for swimming pool owners. Chlorine, the most commonly used sanitizer, keeps swimming pool water clean and safe for swimmers. One way of applying chlorine to pool water is through the use of salt chlorinators. Salt chlorinators chemically change salt in pool water to chlorine, which, in turn, sanitizes the pool. A salt chlorinator consists of a tube that water runs through and a salt cell that converts salt to chlorine. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Test your swimming pool's water for its salt content or look at the display on your salt chlorinator. The word "Low" or a yellow light on the display means the salt level in your swimming pool is low, preventing the salt chlorinator from operating effectively. Check your salt chlorinator owner's manual to see if your pool's salt level is within the appropriate range. Each type of chlorinator requires a different level to run correctly.
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Turn all swimming pool equipment off. Unscrew a single end of the chlorinator from the pool plumbing or remove the lid if it's not plumbed directly to the pool. Remove the salt cell by unplugging and withdrawing it from the chlorinator. Clean the salt cell with a water hose and dishrag or washcloth until all debris is gone. Scrub the cell briskly with a brush to remove any buildup on the cell. Reattach the cell and then the salt chlorinator.
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Check if there are any tight bends or cuts in the cables of your salt chlorinator. Have any worrisome cables replaced by a professional. Do not replace the cables yourself unless you are a trained electrician.
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Tips & Warnings
If the salt chlorinator still does not work, contact your local pool professionals to have a complete inspection of your equipment performed to pinpoint the problem.
References
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