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SALT WATER POOL CARE:
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Heavy Calcium Buildup on Salt Cell: • Heavy Calcium Buildup ...
BRAND SPECIFIC SALT CELL CLEANING VIDEOS:
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INSTRUCTIONS:
This video shows you the correct way to clean a Pentair Intellichlor salt cell without damaging the unit. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND USE SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES (I USE AO SAFETY SUNGLASSES). A GAS MASK IS ALSO HELPFUL WHEN DEALING WITH ACID. DO NOT BREATHE FUMES DIRECTLY.
One note not in the video: do not add salt in the Winter or when the pool water temp is below 60 degrees. The cell doesn't produce in cold water and will give false salt level readings. Add salt only near Summer when water temp is above 70 degrees.
a note about the lights: The light labeled Cell will sometimes be off or dead in some units over time (I have 2 like this, the one in the video turns off and on, probably a bad sensor). The best way to tell if a cell is dirty is if the salt level light drops to yellow on the older units, the newer units (five lights have a slightly different salt level indicator but that too will drop down. The calcium buildup will cause this, meaning salt production is lowered. After you clean the cell you should get an accurate reading. Never add salt until you clean the unit. I try and clean them every 4-5 months or so.
a note on cleaning: please make sure you do not add too much acid (very rapid bubbling and foaming is an indicator that the acid to water mix is too high) as this will ruin the Platinum coated plates ruining the cell. Just add a little acid, and add more to get that gentle bubbling effect. It will take longer to clean the cell but is much better for the unit. If you find the cell is not being cleaned, add a bit more acid. You don't want to be out $500+ for a new one.
PH in a Salt Pool: The PH in a salt pool will always be high (8.2 or higher) due to the salt unit. NEVER add more than 1/2 gallon of acid to the pool. Your goal is not to have a 7.2-7.4 PH, but to keep it low. Always run pool when you add acid for 3 hours. If you run the PH below 7.0 for an extended period the plaster will get black stains, and the metal in the equipment will rust out. I tend to add 1/4 to 1/2 gal of acid every week and use the PhosFree in the video to keep the white blow back (skin flake like) down (actually a type of Acid that the Salt Cell produces when it reverses). Your goal is to keep the PH within 7.8-8.0 in a Salt Pool.
REMEMBER: The Salt Cell lifespan is 5 years so don't let anyone talk you into a salt water system to save money on Chlorine Tablets. The cost of a new cell is $500+ so it's a wash. And don't be afraid to add a gallon of liquid chlorine or a bag of shock to your pool if the chlorine level drops to zero (heavy use or the salt unit failing to produce).
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