I show you how to clean the salt water chlorination cell on this swimming pool and i explain what you can use to safely clean it.
Cleaning your pool salt cell.
This salt chlorinator is the convenient alternative to conventional chlorine bringing your pool the very best in soft silky water with no more red eyes itchy skin or harsh odors.
Over time a salt cell acquires a buildup of calcium and other debris which hampers the cell s ability to function properly.
During peak pool season you should check your cell weekly to keep on top of calcium build up.
Our hayward aqua rite salt chlorination system the world s 1 salt chlorinator has a built in reminder to inspect and clean the cell every 500 hrs.
There are hundreds of ways you can follow to clean this cell but one effective way is to clean it with.
The pentair intellichlor cell keeps track of salt levels chlorine output pool temperature and cleanliness.
If the optimum chlorine level cannot be achieved and if your pool s ph and salt level readings are correct you need to clean the salt cell.
The frequency of your cleaning and maintenance schedule will be dependent on pool use water hardness pool chemistry and the age of your salt cell.
Some newer systems have an automatic indicator to remind you to check on the cell and they typically light up after around 500 hours of use.
The pentair intellichlor cell turns ordinary salt into chlorine on a continual basis to keep your pool clean and sanitary.
So you ve checked your cell and it needs a clean.
Cleaning the salt cell is done by soaking the cell in a mixture of muriatic acid and water.
To keep your salt water cell running at its optimum you should clean it every 3 4 weeks.
It has the same chemical composition as hydrochloric acid but contains extra compounds.
Below are a few.
With time and use the intellichlor cell can accumulate minerals that are naturally present in the pool water.
If you need to clean the salt cell in your saltwater pool all you need is a hose.
Cleaning salt cell with muriatic acid is one of the best ways to clean the minerals built up on the cell plates.
Then take the cell out of its holder and spray water at it from the hose which should dislodge the debris and mineral deposits caught inside.
A salt cell takes salt suspended in the pool s water and turns it into chlorine through a chemical reaction.
First make sure the power is turned off before removing the cell so you don t electrocute yourself.