Hayward AquaRite Salt System NO FLOW? Tips and Tricks to easily Diagnose and Fix

Tips, Tricks to Diagnose and Fix a Hayward AquaRite salt system No Flow solid Red indicator failure light.

[@KennyP-i7g]

Thanks for the diagnostic tip. I used the screw driver test and it showed the flow switch failed. I replaced it with a Hayward replacement flow switch and it's working now. The video saved me a lot of time and avoided a costly service visit!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad to have helped you with this and saved you time and money. Be sure to subscribe to and like our channel for all new uploads. You’ll surely come across other videos that may give you more good advice and help. Thanks for watching and commenting on this video.

[@carlacordoves]

Solid! Was able to diagnose what I actually need without spending loads of money. Thank you so much for posting this video. Very detailed!

[@stevevogel3587]

Awesome! I am not a tech in any way shape or form...but I was able to watch this, diagnose, and fix the problem. So simple. Thanks!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting on this video. Hope your a subscriber and please share this out to your friends do this video can help others.

[@datushyness5350]

I thank my Lord all the time for having those great people in this world to help others save money

[@crumber7]

Wow. You saved my life. Worked perfectly and discovered it was the flow switch. I just took an old telephone cable and cut the end to reveal the wires and connected the wires together so that it completed the circuit and then plugged the other telephone jack into the unit and it tricked the card into thinking there was flow. Perfect!

[@sherirsunshine]

Thank you for this video. Your simple instruction on trouble shooting saved me hundreds of dollars while allowing me to resolve my issue.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Glad to help.

[@SpeedcraftGarage]

Great tip! I was able to verify the switch was bad using this technique. We had just replaced the main board which legitimately failed, and then the flow switch decided to die a few weeks later, and this tip helped us verify that.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

That’s cool.

[@MrSirjohnson69]

Dude! You saved me a ton of grief and have my pool generating chlorine now. Took an old phone wire, cut in half, split the wires, stripped to copper, twisted together and plugged into AquaRite. Now there's flow 🙂. Now I can relax waiting for replacement flow switch. Just have to remember to turn off generator when pump is off.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Glad to hear that.

[@vickisinger8575]

Thanks! You have saved me a lot of time and money by this tip. I thought that my AquaRite board had died, but it was simply the flow sensor. Again, many thanks!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome.

[@camf33]

Excellent.. explained in details and professionally, I did noticed one thing when I pulled mine though - noticed that no matter what direction the metal contact is facing (supposed to be face the water flow) it all rotates together when you screw the cap on, so essentially the entire housing moves which can position the metal flap in the opposite or any direction, unless mine is not well that's what it did to me. Nonetheless, after I re-screwed it worked well.

[@shawnmacleod4791]

Saved me a bundle! My flow wire was accidentally clipped by my whipper snipper! Repaired and back in biz! Thank you!!

[@MrKlee777]

The tips you told me how to deermine if the board is wrong or the switch is wrong are really helpful.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Great to hear

[@Michael-gw3ki]

Absolutely amazing video! Thank you for the troubleshooting tips. I had the exact same problem with a new Hayword T-9 that just installed. I used the screw driver to trick the board with the screw driver and got the blinking no flow light. That let me know that the head unit was working just as you stated. The most important tip for me was when you said make sure the flow arrows were in the right direction. Mine was not. I adjusted the direction of the flow arrows and it worked like a charm. Thanks so much.

[@kathycouper9050]

Great video and instructions. I successfully replaced my flow switch and all is good with my salt system - got the "generating" green light. Thanks so much for helping me save $$s.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@giselefriend7696]

Thank you so much for this video! Newbie here! I tried the flat screwdriver test and it blinked. I disconnected the whole connector and reinstalled. The new pool guy had screwed it into the salt cell unit in the wrong direction. Working perfectly now!!!

[@ritai9272]

Great video! This solved my problem and prevented me from spending money that I didn’t need to spend. Your explanation was clear and simple! Thanks!

[@Shannaindexing]

Perfect video. I didn't know about the flow switch after having this system for 15 years. I found the screwdriver test made the board work. My cord had actually been cut so I've ordered a new part. Thanks so much for your time!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome, My pleasure

[@MargeBurkellDotCom]

AWESOME! I was thrilled to use your screwdriver trick to see if it was indeed the flow sensor. We had replaced our generator board a few years back so I was pretty sure and crossing my fingers that it wasn't that but just as you said.... it BLINKED! Bought the new sensor (only $30 at our local pool store) and tested it the way you backtracked to show us... yep! WORKED! Installed it in minutes and we are working again! THANKS!!!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome

[@censored7881]

This helped me a lot. I was so happy to see that little red LED start blinking when I did the screwdriver test. Thank you!

[@gerardofollano8417]

Thank you this helped alot, did the test with screwdriver so I knew the problem was the flow sensor, I removed it and there was hair wrapped around the tab keeping it closed, removed hair screwed it back and now works!!!

[@estherhatcher665]

Thank you!!! After seeing this I checked out the flow switch wire and something had cut thru it! All spliced and now it's generating again, woohoo!!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Keep wires zip ties to conduit/ plumbing etc. And off ground and buried.

[@mmbrwn4449]

Thank you much. I was ready (not) to purchase another salt cell.

[@pfkinto]

Thank you Brother from Toronto Canada! You saved me $200. As you acknowledged… jumped the gun.. A little long if you want to gain followers but you led the way to figuring it out.. thank you!! :)

[@grantwiesner7472]

Thanks for the really helpful video. I followed your steps to diagnose the problem, replaced the flow switch, and now it’s working and generating chlorine again. You saved me a lot of time and money. Thank you!

[@chuckschmidt773]

I did the test like you showed and the No Flow light did flash. Lead wire is still good, so definitely the sensor (only about 3 yrs old). Now I just have to find a replacement sensor. Thanks for the video and information.

[@jdwilson2011]

Great video thank you for the direct information without all of the nonsense other people do. You tricks to the trade saved me money! Thanks again!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome my pleasure. Thanks for watching this video, be sure to come back and watch other videos we upload.

[@colinclifton1748]

You just saved me a bunch of 💸 cash! The screwdriver trick worked. Cut out the damaged part of my float switch and rewired it, and it started working again.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

That’s great, happy to hear my trick worked for you. Save that money 💵

[@theofaulkner5848]

Thanks your directions are super I will try this tomorrow.@@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Good luck

[@tonyvernola3469]

Great Video and great advise . Thanks. You may want to clean the tip of the screwdriver of rust and paint. That’s probably why you had to wiggle a bit to make contact. Thanks again.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Lol. It’s not the rust or paint. It simply because I wasn’t firmly and evenly pressing all the pins on the internal connector port.

[@alparker2586]

This video was excellent and helped me so much. I was able to get an after market flow switch that I bought from Amazon to work by adjusting it 1/4 turn until the NO FLOW light started to blink. Your video gave me excellent information!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome. Thanks for commenting and watching this video.

[@ericlambousy2417]

thank you, sir. this will help me to diagnose my dad's generator on his pool.

[@Maximus091768]

You hit the nail on the head! THANX BROTHA!! You saved me at least $200. Did the crew driver test-it was the Flow Valve. $23 part from Amazon-pool store want $100. Here is my question-do I EVER PUT THE BOX ON SUPER CHLORINATE? If so, when do I do it. My pool got cloudy because the flow flow was dead an I didn’t realize it.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

You can utilize the Super Chlorinate after a heavy pool usage situation.

[@Maximus091768]

I’m back to no flow

[@bobdruzynski3882]

Thank you for this video! I was able to quickly diagnose the problem and fix it without having to call a pool company to come out!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Excellent! Your welcome

[@mikey4813]

Hey I did your trick and it work thanks you save me a lot of money

[@brianvigness7710]

Great video. Thanks. I thought I was going to have to call in a pro, but it was a very easy fix thanks to this video.

[@kuma1720]

Thank you!! Helped me diagnose this issue. Whew. I even tried an older switch and still had no flow. Weird. The screw driver worked to figure it out

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Great

[@mregan3855]

Great help.. I am 65 y and feeling confident I can replace if necessary.. Thank you

[@mregan3855]

Yep I tested with screwdriver.. Now have flashing light! Will replace

[@billsmith8989]

Thanks a lot for this - definitely helped me narrow down the cause of my no flow light (Flow switch). Everything back working now

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Glad it helped!

[@nicholasdoveralabama]

Thank you. I found a off-brand with the same model number on Amazon for less than $30 and it worked great.

[@dms120]

Thanks for this video. Saved me a lot of money. I replaced the flow switch myself.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Good job

[@BVelix]

Perfect spot on tip for No Flow! Thanks!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Happy to help!

[@wiregrasshumanesociety5071]

Thanks so much! I was about to give up and think it was the board because I had to hold the screw driver for almost a minute before the the green chlorinating light finally came on. Yours seems to only take a few seconds.

[@brittanygabrel]

Thanks to this video and your comment, in about a minute it went from flashing to green!!! I almost gave up and called in a pro, because I thought it wasn’t the sensor since it took so long! Thank you!!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome.

[@RockyStatue]

Same here mine was a full minute delay til green

[@Chris-xe7hq]

Very helpful. Thank you so much. I'm installing a brand new system and it's been a nightmare.

[@RealMJSr]

Had this happen yesterday, turned the pump off and on and it cleared it. Now I’m thinking my switch may be going bad. Thanks!

[@tnjeepyj]

Thanks for the video. I had a pack of RJ11s so I just took one and made a loopback plug to test the flow sensor contacts.

[@keithguay7523]

Awesome video my man.... I owe you a beer. Job went perfect I changed the Flo switch and after a min the flashing light stopped. And it said generating. In green. Ty .

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome. Keep your pool good & blue.

[@danl2073]

It turns out the gardener dislodged the data cable and it wasn't properly seated. Didn't even have to use the screwdriver. Works fine, thanks!

[@joetterolison1286]

Thank You That phone type jack test You showed worked I had an old phone jack and shorted ONLY the center wires (Red & Green) to replace the screwdriver test (and did not short the Black & Yellow) It is generating now but the Inspect Cell light is Yellow I just replaced the cell back in June I am going to look at more KZbin videos and see what the INSPECT CELL light is connected too Ken in Florida

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Typically when they inspect cell light is on and flashing this is an indication for the pool owner or the pool service provider to inspect a cell in case it needs to be cleaned. If the sale is clean then simply hold the diagnostic button for five seconds and this will Reset the internal clock for the next time the cell should be inspected

[@brianhassett1994]

Thank you so much! I actually found a small cut along the wire. Between the sensor and the board. I spliced the wire and the switch is working again. I'll buy a Haywood switch in the meantime

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Good find.

[@lupita2011g]

@@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV what would happen if we put both wires simulating he sensor is close ana there is flow and leave it in that way for a while ?

[@lupita2011g]

I mean like a short circuit

[@jpsully1]

Well this is great video. With screw driver I was able to verify unit was good and it was flow switch. But just sprayed some contact cleaner on connector terminals and inserted a few times and flow switch works again without replacing. So this does not account for dirty connector contact interface. But still was huge time saver for me since was not sure whether unit or flow switch was causing the problem

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Every situation and circumstances are different and unique sir. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be sure to subscribe and watch other videos.

[@WaziZam]

Great video! One of the best self-help videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Awesome, thank you!

[@davidperry2778]

Yep, that's the trick. Interesting in my case is that my setup is vertical at the RJ which should not require a flow switch. Ran this system for 4 years without issue then had to replace the AquaTrol and ran into this. Now, just stuck a screw head in there and all good.

[@BJ-50]

Either way, thank you so much for the video. My cell is clear and now I know the board is still functioning. Time for a new switch

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Glad it helped

[@Lord_Arn]

You saved me from opening up the control panel to the circuit board.

[@kathiehires7416]

Good advice! I did that, and I found the same results you got. Thanks Man!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Works every time. Your welcome.

[@kathiehires7416]

Is it worth a try to clean the contacts where the plug connects?

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

The flexible metal piece is the contact lever and makes an internal contact inside the round part which gets screwed in. Not worth the time because it most likely would make any difference.

[@user-tr9zp3lo2x]

Great video!! Easy to understand and our No Flow switch is fixed.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Glad it helped!

[@michaeloyarzun5631]

Good video, followed your advise and solved my problem. It was the flow switch. Thanks

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome. Glad my video solved your problem. Thanks for watching & commenting, Hope you are a subscriber and please share this video out so I can help others

[@papagigo1]

You saved me a lota time,, it was the flow sensor ! Replacement cost was a staggering $82.00 !!

[@SpookyEng1]

You just saved me a ton of time and money. Thanks!!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome, thanks for watching. Subscribe for more time & money saving tips

[@dougmitchell833]

Great video and thank you for putting this info out on the web!!!

[@bettynuce4529]

How to test your cell

[@Bonddeeee]

Worked! Got a $20 replacement. I had thought I needed a new cell since I think I submerged the whole cell I'm acid solution to clean and it stopped working. I think the residual acid that was in the cell must've hit the sensor and messed it up

[@UGLEE]

Excellent video. Everything worked perfectly. Thanks very much for your expertise.

[@GrantsDaddy]

Thank you! Flow switch dies after14 years, saved me from ordering a new panel. Great video. Cheers!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome

[@FLmetalhead]

Finally a video that I learned something.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Awesome to know. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@silverjava1one971]

It worked. Thanks for your help. May the KZbin algorithm be in your favor.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Very much appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Hope you subscribe to this channel

[@scottscott5301]

THANK YOU!!!! You saved me a ton of money. Great job!

[@cmcstm]

Thank you for your excellent video tutorial, I was able to fix this by myself. I actually had the new flow sensor from purchasing the replacement cell 3 years ago, so I was able to fix right away. Thank You!!!!

[@elliscameron5058]

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[@zahirsonny7689]

@Ellis Cameron yea, I have been watching on Flixzone} for since november myself :)

[@billcalabrese911]

Thank you for the excellent information and saving money.. I ordered a new flow switch.. 👍🙏🇺🇸

[@stucookson7022]

The test worked great, thank you!

[@lancejones6420]

Thanks so much for your video ! Very informative and very professional !

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Black02wing]

Helped solve my problem ordered new switch and replaced. Thanks

[@bobrustigian4637]

Thank you so much for this video! You saved the day!

[@fernandbourgeois8729]

Great video. Learned a lot from this. Changed my flow sensor and system working ok now. Thanks for the tip.

[@kencheesman1828]

Awesome video. Thank you! Hope the mosquitoes weren’t too bad!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Wow the mosquito thing was a big thing huh 🤔 😂

[@peterclemmet]

Excellent explanation, well done very helpful

[@committed2thecore]

Excellent video. Just saved me a ton of money

[@zeusgsxr]

Was I the only one fixated on that mosquito? It was on his face, hands etc. Those things give me welts. 😂

[@CJ-lj9fb]

Thank you! You just saved me a service call!

[@georgebostick6337]

Excellent tip! Thank you for sharing.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome

[@mikelawrence8308]

Thank you! Great tip, makes perfect sense.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome

[@johnmorrison5555]

Thank you for that tip! Flow switch on order!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

That’s great to hear. get your system back up and running again. Hope your a subscriber?

[@billniarchos7585]

thanks! I have no flow indication. will check shortly!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Let us know what you find.

[@brucesears98]

Very helpful, solved my problem. thank you

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your very welcome. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, much appreciated. Hope you are a subscriber and please share this out. The more shares the more our videos can help others like yourself.

[@samshicks4382]

This Hayward system is nothing but trouble for me. Expensive and nothing but troubles.

[@TT-hv8bx]

Nothing but trouble. ! Not happy.

[@FLmetalhead]

Me too

[@lauraepperson5786]

Same here!

[@miamicyclist01]

Great video troubleshooted exactly liked you showed. Thanks for the tip!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

No problem. It’s all about the Knowledge!!

[@JorgeGonzalez-m9y]

Outstanding, thanks for the info.

[@jeanfrancoisroy1779]

Greatly appreciate your help

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@MHHamm]

Omg you are my hero right now!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Thanks

[@cafdds]

Thanks for the tip. Bad switch was all it was...

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Nice

[@dirtybones6]

Thank you! Saved me a ton of money

[@jackforester73]

Thanks for the tips. I wanted to add that Hayward recommends 12" of straight pipe before the flow switch. I'm assuming this is to help with tubulance that may interfere with proper flow switch activation. The salt cell counts towards that 12", so I'm not sure why they chose to install it in that hard to reach location, rather than after the salt cell, but clearly it still works, even innstalled so close to that elbow. Again, great video.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Thanks, and thanks for watching.

[@peterpeter8086]

Thank you for the knowledge.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

Your welcome

[@chadroth2722]

Very helpful. Thank you 👍🏻

[@josephfusco8745]

This video was extremely helpful. But I have the same question as another post. If there is no flow does that mean chlorine is being generated?? Thank Joe

[@RaphaelLacoste]

Thanks a lot for this video ! quick question, I turned off the filtration and closed valves, but I still have a geyser when I unscrew the flow switch... how can I make sure the water will not evacuate strongly despite all the valves being closed and pump turned off ?

[@Itsjillski]

Great instruction!!

[@BParsons]

Excellent video! Thank you so much!

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

You're very welcome!

[@wpulman]

great video I will replace it now

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

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[@mikejulson682]

another reminder of why my pool is a nightmare.

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

It all can be fixed and get better

[@robertmontagnese]

Thanks a million. This was very helpful.

[@garyhenry144]

Thanks for tip, very helpful

[@EliteSwimmingPoolsTV]

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