How to clean your salt water chlorinator cell. Pools demystified

[@Idkidk55957]

How do you remove the cell out of the cylinder

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Hi Seb. Have a look at this video where I talk you through the procedure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKspp-Zd6-HnZY Mark's reviews and tutorials.

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Hi Seb, this video talks about How to clean the cell. This one talks about how to open the cell. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKspp-Zd6-HnZY

[@foxnaif]

i have a cell like the one in this video and I cant remove the cell from the canister. the video you point to above is a different type

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

foxnaif Different type but the same method should work. If it doesn’t pop straight away just wait a minute with the ring off

[@SamSung-qs4ix]

Having the motor on didn’t work for me even after 5 minutes. I’ve taken the whole contraption off and even pushing from the other side doesn’t work. Have a Zodiac tri large

[@50AHenry]

Thanks for the video, but, with respect, you did not SHOW us how to clean the cell - you only TOLD us how. SHOWING (although more trouble for you) would have been more helpful to me/us. Still, thank you for your effort.

[@beng9277]

Agreed

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

This shows how to open the cell. They can be really tight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKspp-Zd6-HnZY

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Everyone please note. To clean the cell you can just spin off the two black barrel unions then turn the cell upside down. Then you have a container for your acid washing. Then you don’t have to get the cell out at all. Also if there is too much calcium you won’t be able to get the cell out anyway. MRT

[@GaryAdler]

Very useful information. Thank you - my pool has a high calcium level. In terms of adding sodium bicarbonate, how much would you suggest adding for a 45,000 L pool?

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

A general rule of thumb is to get the calcium level and the Total alkalinity to add together to a total of 300.

[@ryanbedwell2144]

If someone used a screwdriver while cleansing a cell, and scratched some of thr plates, do you believe this would stop the chlorinator from producing entirely? Or just possibly limit it’s production? Thanks for the video.

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

The cells get brittle especially when they are a bit old. So yes getting in there with a screw driver can cause a crack and stop the whole thing. If you need a new cell or Chlorinator contact Nillumbik Pool & Spa Service we ship them all over Australia at good prices. The Best Saltwater Chlorinator in Australia by far. K Chlor Digital. Recommended by me Swimming Pool kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXSxp3ymg6anpcU

[@ryanbedwell2144]

@@Marksreviewsandtutorials cause a crack in what exactly? The plastic housing?

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

There needs to a connection for the electrical current to run. There are tabs that join onto the cell plate material, the cell plates and the tabs can break away either end and stop the current.

[@kevatriviera]

Best talking hands video. Seriously good info though.Thanks.

[@nickmcdonald9262]

Thanks heaps Mark. Much appreciated. I’ve done all that and it’s back up and running but there isn’t an air pocket at the top of the chlorinator. Is that an issue and if so how do I get the air pocket back?

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

The air pocket isn't required. when there is sufficient flow that air will be pushed back out to the pool. the only problem is too little flow and too much air if that happens.

[@LindaMinenko]

Would have liked to see how it's actually done, as I couldn't remove mine

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Hi Yes this video is how to clean. At the point where I talk about opening there is a link that goes to a video on how to open.

[@HabibiSpice]

Grabbing a spider and tossing it to the side like it’s nothing is the most Australian thing I’ve ever seen 😂

[@bayareamobiledetailing6117]

Hi, Mark! I don't have an O-ring in the cap, so I will let Leslie's Pools know about this and hopefully get one and will use the silicone lubricant. Thanks so much for your reply and the video!!! Much appreciated!!

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Hi Bay Area Mobile Detailing I have just flown through SFO and I am now at LAX on my way back to Australia. Having no o’ring will definitely cause a leak. Have a good look on the ground under the cell or where you washed it. It may have just dropped out. 😀

[@alanthomas3690]

Hi I have the zodiac Tri mid I have the end off and got the cell moving but the cell won’t physically come out of the housing the plastic holding the cell is catching on the body ( housing) it’s got me buggered .

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Hi Alan. When these get old they tend to go high current and then can warp. If that is the case it won’t come out. If you are after a new Chlorinator in Australia check out this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXSxp3ymg6anpcU

[@luckypete0879]

Yes I the same as Seb....How do you remove the cell because mine is stuck and you have only shown half of what we want to know here

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Hi LuckyPete. Have a look at this video where I talk you through the procedure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKspp-Zd6-HnZY Mark's reviews and tutorials.

[@foxnaif]

i have a cell like the one in this video and have the same problem removing the cell from the casing and you point to a different cell altogether

[@aliwoh]

I think everyone would like to see you remove the cell from this particular model, not the one in your other video. If your cell needs cleaning on this model, chances are that you’ll have to remove the whole module and push the cell out by putting your fingers in the “out” hole. You can’t remove it by pulling it alone.

[@stufly41]

yeh you skipped the hard part

[@jacobcooksley2955]

Hi mark how do you get the air bubble above the cell?

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

The air pocket isn't required. when there is sufficient flow that air will be pushed back out to the pool. the only problem is too little flow and too much air if that happens.

[@bhileshwartrilochun1062]

Thank you very much! Great advice.

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

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[@dantonkin91]

G'day Mark. Really enjoying your vids on pool related stuff. Are you based in Melbourne by any chance? I'd love to get you to come out and service my sand filter and check over my set up...please. What's the chance of that happening?? Cheers, Dan

[@luckypete0879]

Yes thank you Mark and i did watch that video of yours before but just wondered if i did the same with my cell as it is exactly the same as the one in this video so i will try it..thanks very much for your help

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Yes, just make sure that the water won't spill onto the electric motor or a power point or anything like that. You can also just 1/2 take the lock nut off and then give it a quick run. This will pop it off the seal.

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Please come back and comment on how it went.

[@rachelmaiden8228]

Thanks for your videos. Do you by any chance have a video on how to floc your pool with a cartridge system? I have been told that I can floc the pool and then remove the cartridge and vacuum out the residue to waste. I thought it might be a useful video if you haven't already made one! Thank you!

[@sphinx2k210]

The Zodiac website says you should simply remove the drum vertically off the two pipes, and clean with 1:10 acid upside down - not remove the cell out of the side and mess up seals.

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

I don’t see how undoing two o’ring seals. Is better than undoing 1 on the end. It doesn’t muck up o’ring seals to open them. When the calcium is light it can sometimes be hosed off with no acid. To do that you need to pull it out of the end. But yes this cell has multiple entry points for sure. Thanks for highlighting that.

[@PFitz539]

20% helpful

[@luckypete0879]

Mark do I just turn on the filter on for a moment to pop out the cell ?

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Hi LuckyPete. Have a look at this video where i talk you through the procedure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKspp-Zd6-HnZY Mark's reviews and tutorials.

[@gregunit155]

Nice "what if" video.

[@krisrundles747]

Hi! How to screw the cap back on so it is sealed? I've tried three times, and it still leaks a little once I turn system back on.

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Hi Kris. Usually cleaning the thread and o’ring, just wipe it all with a cloth and then putting some silicone lubricant on the o’ring is enough to fix this. Otherwise look for small cracks which will require part replacement

[@luckypete0879]

It did pop out and water went everywhere but it was still stuck and i was a little pressed for time so i pushed it back in and thought i'd try again tomorrow so id have plenty of time to do this job

[@diez66]

In Spain, "dichloroisocyanurate de sodium" is sodium dichloroisocyanurate

[@rosiesmith6707]

If the cell doesn't come out easily unscrew the whole housing and put in a bucket with the hottest tap water for 5 - 10 mins. Mine came out easily after doing this. Info from local pool shop

[@rooboy2846]

Rosie smith, yes ive just discovered this

[@Pushkathecat1]

So, any chance you could actually show us how to clean it? Ie remove the canister?

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Pushka The observant ones will see the link during the video to another video showing how to get the cell apart. 👍🏼

[@noelpidgeon8650]

@@Marksreviewsandtutorials Not true. Other video useless.

[@rowanrobinson]

@@noelpidgeon8650 agree it's a totally different cell

[@JMallfor]

Great job

[@dashaB-sl4pu]

The proper salt water cell cleaner has now killed 3 0r 4 of my chlorinators by removing the titanium coating off the plates

[@tomelifeisjustonebig]

Skip out the only part that matters. 😂😂😂

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

This video you are commenting on is how to clean a salt cell. This one kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKspp-Zd6-HnZY is how to open the cell.

[@kostasboutas4081]

tomelifeisjustonebig I

[@stufly41]

@@Marksreviewsandtutorials different machine?

[@anguscameron561]

mark the video is how to pull apart a clorinator, not how to clean it.

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Thanks for taking the time to comment with your opinion. It brings a smile to my face because if you read through the comments people have also commented that I only show how to clean and not how to remove. 😃 Oh to be a KZbinr and put up free content so people can complain. Lol.

[@Sam-fp8zm]

Soak in vinegar.

[@neilboyle6383]

Does not show how to remove the cell for cleaning !!!!

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Yes Neil This video is called how to clean. Have another look at the video and you will see a link for how to open salt cell video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKspp-Zd6-HnZY

[@benworthing9923]

You didn't actually show how to renove the hardest part

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Ben this video is how to clean. There is a link in this video to how to open. Just follow the link for my cheats way to pop it open with no effort.

[@lm8098]

what??????? ...span off? cheap out??

[@Vince66au]

Most important thing i n was looking for was how to remove the cell. That was not too useful

[@Marksreviewsandtutorials]

Did you notice the link to the different video at that part of the video that links you here? How to pull apart/open Zodiac or Clearwater salt chlorinator cell kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKspp-Zd6-HnZY

[@afterburner3999]

find a diffrent vid just talk about wat i already read.

[@ghorpestad]

This is a very crapy cell