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Jun 12, 2024 - 08:28 AM
For system owners, here is some additional helpful information about what to look for at the end of a cell's lifespan.
How do I know when I need to replace my Cell? After years of use, the plating on the chlorine generator’s Electrolytic Cell will finally become depleted. When the cell reaches the end of its life, it will reach the point where it can no longer pass power through the cell and chlorine generation will cease. Since power can’t pass normally through the cell, a chlorine generator will also trigger a warning at this point (for example, to check the salinity or the cell). Follow all normal troubleshooting procedures outlined in the product manual. The following checklist will generally eliminate most other common possibilities and allow you to be confident that the Cell needs to be replaced.
· Power the unit off and on to confirm; if the cell is depleted, any warning will come on within the 1-5 minutes or so of turning the unit on.
· Independently check that the pool water's salinity is in range.
· Ensure that the cell is fully cleaned (multiple times in a row if necessary, so that when fresh cleaning solution is added there is no "fizzing").
· Ensure that all connections and cables are fully tight and free of damage.
· Ensure that water is completely filling the Cell throughout daily operation.
· Ensure that the controller has not inadvertently been changed to a different cell-type setting (if applicable).
· Ensure that the water is within normal operating temperatures.
Finally, consider timing, as this should be years down the road. A cell’s lifespan is ultimately unique to its particular usage, but with normal usage and proper sizing a cell will operate normally and consistently for years.
Additionally, the EDGE Series will turn on a flashing "check cell" light as a helpful reminder that the system has tracked enough hours of use that you may want to be prepared with another replacement cell. On its own this does not mean that the cell has failed, but if lit along another warning light which can’t be resolved through troubleshooting, this may indicate that the cell has finally reached the end of its usable lifespan. The cell should continue to be used until it is no longer able to generate chlorine. For EDGE models, be sure to clear a flashing "check cell" light when replacing the cell.
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