I wish all tutorials were this easy to follow! Thank you, Sir! 👍🏼
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@fun4ussc2 жыл бұрын
Great video? How do you shut off the check cell light?
@bobgoodwin36532 жыл бұрын
Press and hold the Diagnostic button.
@khaledalyahya195 Жыл бұрын
Great video! You make this task much simpler. I particularly appreciate your insistance on good safety practices. Thanks a lot for sharing 😊
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@DaveBare Жыл бұрын
Super helpful. I couldn't keep my salt levels balanced and now I know that I'm going to have to do this and, though dreading it, a bottle of muriatic acid is WAY cheaper than a new cell.... I appreciate your video! Perfectly helpful!
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped.
@maryhalligan722 Жыл бұрын
Widow here trying to figure these jobs out! Thank you soooooo much!1
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@maddog27912 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this simple helpful video! I'm agonizing over a process I don't understand but you made it so simple. Love your vids!
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@john-qb7lv Жыл бұрын
Hayward suggests that when using a VFD pump that the offset on the cell faces down when the cell is installed horizontally.
@daneswanson3 жыл бұрын
I’m kind of sarcastic by nature, but I’ve got to tell ya, this video is a gold mine…
@andresrey2087 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this video, it worked on my pool. I will check every 3-4 months from now on.
@chadlawrence58654 жыл бұрын
Thanks man... I need to do the same thing this week for the first time. you did a thorough job... may need gloves :)
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Check the level of buildup to see how often it should be done and set an interval.
@CaptDrPaxton4 жыл бұрын
One suggestion for improvement here - when you screw the cell into the stand make sure the cord is facing down. Otherwise, the acid can't clean everywhere inside the cell. I found this in the manufacturer's training video.
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@scotty76473 жыл бұрын
@@retrotechandelectronics No. You did it correct. If the cord is at the bottom I don't even think it will screw onto the GLX salt cell cleaning stand. I do it with the cord up everytime, just like you did in the video.
@lilricky25153 жыл бұрын
@@scotty7647 It will screw in either way, and yes, the manufacturer suggests having the cord facing down to ensure complete cleaning.
@ocalaeyeguy Жыл бұрын
@@lilricky2515correct
@DashPar3 жыл бұрын
“Acid is extremely dangerous” as sirens are going off in the background! Great timing 😂👏🏻 Great video and info!
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
Theres is always a siren going off here near the hospital.
@mr.tortillas11223 жыл бұрын
Good video! I’m following the video right now as I’m cleaning the t-cell. Thanks for posting!
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@CLAYTONCHAN14 жыл бұрын
GReat video and explanation. I appreciate you showing the screw on stand...I need to get that to do my salt cell cleaning. Much appreciated.
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
The stand makes the procedure 100 times easier
@sgtcortesusmc2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Have been struggling to keep chlorine levels up on SW pool, had it at 60% and nothing, system displaying "no flow". Sure enough, opened the cell and full of scales. Cleaned it and 15 minutes later back on with correct "flow" reading.
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Taylor-kd6lr2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou soo much for this. This was extremely helpful and informative to me. Now I know how to service my salt cell. Thankyou!
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@ebshaw59743 жыл бұрын
Excellent walkthrough. First time pool owner so this really helped me out.
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
HOOOOOOORAAHHHHH!
@TheGhostPlanet2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tutorial. I understand the process now.
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jTempVids2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I might have to finally try cleaning my cell. I've never had to clean it before. Vinyl liner pool with low calcium levels and with rain I don't have to add much water from the tap. The control panel is only reading 3300 ppm when the salt level in the pool is actually 4250 ppm (pool store). The 4250 ppm is my fault. I added salt at the beginning of the season without checking to see if the salt cell was reading salt levels accurately. I normally run the salt around 3600. The salt cell is 8 years old. Then again I normally run the cell at around 30% for the 5 summer months. So I guess it really doesn't have that much use. I hope cleaning it will fix the cell/readout. I'm going to just keep running it until it stops producing chlorine or the control panel read "too low salt" and won't run. When it does finally fail, I'll just switch to adding liquid chlorine for the rest of the season or until the price of new cells comes back down. The cost of a new T-15 cell is insane at the moment. They are asking $900 when just 6 months ago they sold for around $550.
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
Wow, 8 years without cleaning. Impressive.
@Aquabluesamaroo1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for this very informative video.
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@johnathanbasham81024 жыл бұрын
Great video, going to tackle this tomorrow and nice easy to follow video.
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Makes a big difference.
@barryg416 жыл бұрын
I do the exact same thing as well. Results are always good. I also just changed a bad pot on the chlorine controller. The 0-100% pot. It was jumping all over the place. Works great again.
@retrotechandelectronics6 жыл бұрын
My control unit is not co-located near the pump, its in the screened enclosure near the house away from the elements. I can see how the pot might be the first thing to go.
@johnrx92435 жыл бұрын
I noticed that my screen jumps all over the place also. How do you change the pot?
@Billyd4Reel5 жыл бұрын
@@retrotechandelectronics what's the chlorine controller "pot"?
@jwalker5025 жыл бұрын
How do you dispose of the acid? Do the o-rings come out prior to pouring the acid in it?
@Billyd4Reel5 жыл бұрын
@@jwalker502 Pull the O- rings out, pour the acid into the pool. Put the o-rings back in after.
@Ingeanous2 ай бұрын
The scaling is normal calcium buildup, it leaches out from the pool plaster and sticks to the metal plates during electrolysis. More so in new pools....
@skinotechniki26654 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your feedback. From my experience with cleaning other similar items, it will probably take overnight to clear the calsium deposits.
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
That seems like a significant amount of time.
@scotty76473 жыл бұрын
@@retrotechandelectronics yes, it is too much time. Leaving acidic water in a salt cell for more then thirty minutes can damage the cell.
@johnhitchcock5989 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video thank you.
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@karengiles32835 жыл бұрын
very helpful appreciate all the details.
@retrotechandelectronics5 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help.
@omgbygollywow2 жыл бұрын
3:05 What kind of wrench do you call that and where do you get it?
@WalkingbytheSpiritAlways13 күн бұрын
Thanks. I haven't ever done it before and my first Hayward salt cell lasted 6 years and this one is 5 years old. I am trying to figure out why the salt cell is generating great, but for some reason it's reading a low salt level. It keeps going to 2600 or 2400 when the pool store says it's at 3000 or 3200. Thought cleaning it might fix the problem? When my last one died after 6 years, it had never been cleaned, and it was quite clean. I guess Atlanta water must be very good. I tried recalibration, but it does not seem to hold. Question: Does it take about a gallon of the water acid mixture or a smaller amount? Thanks.
@scotty76473 жыл бұрын
Great job. Like a pro!
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@daneswanson3 жыл бұрын
“ None of this is worth dying for, I assure you” 😂😂😂
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
Could you imagine dying from cleaning your salt chlorine generator because you didnt bother cutting power. What would they put on your tombstone?? "Found Everlasting Serenity in Balancing Salinity..........."
@poppanolan2 жыл бұрын
@@retrotechandelectronics Darwin was right? Thanks for the great detailed videos.
@JM-rs2hc4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!! GREAT INFORMATION :)
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jmac5409 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much you are awesome. See you in heaven. 😊😊
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
Uuuhm ok. You’re welcome
@offshore48482 жыл бұрын
Good video, thanks
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@berlininn3 ай бұрын
Sehr gut!!!
@retrotechandelectronics3 ай бұрын
Danke. Gibt’s auch so ein Gerät in Deutschland?
@dianeinfante90104 жыл бұрын
20 % in Florida u Better bump that up
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
This all depends on cell to pool gallon size.
@asymptomatique2204 жыл бұрын
Thanks really helpful
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@jprh962 жыл бұрын
When you replaced the cell you should of make sure witch way to install it ?
@alexrenta7508Ай бұрын
the stand should be at the other end of the Cell.
@retrotechandelectronicsАй бұрын
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@1asian1phone2 жыл бұрын
What's the name of that tool to unscrew the salt cell? I can't do it with my hands.
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
A bar clamp?
@BLong0813 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thx. How do you get rid of the used mur. Acid?
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
Dilute it and if need be add a base to neutralize it, its not toxic, just acidic.
@cbfsoar152 жыл бұрын
dump it in the pool
@olewis50414 жыл бұрын
What is the tool that you used to unscrew the chlorinator called? Thanks.
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
I use what is called a bar clamp. It works well for me.
@TerryWysocki2 жыл бұрын
A cheap strap wrench is ideal. The bar clamp could crack the plastic if not very careful.
@alanprice97122 ай бұрын
Any proper sized Chanel lock pliers or pipe wrench will work
@steves53505 жыл бұрын
thank you
@retrotechandelectronics5 жыл бұрын
I hope you found it helpful.
@napoearth8 ай бұрын
How much total liquid do you need for the T-cell?
@MicaelMusic3 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the tool do you use to open it? mine is too hard
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
I use an oil filter wrench like this www.amazon.com/TEKTON-5866-12-Inch-Filter-Pliers/dp/B000NPR33O/ref=asc_df_B000NPR33O/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312003160272&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14860492056429093465&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012393&hvtargid=pla-382661962209&psc=1
@sm-vip42394 жыл бұрын
Buenos días, José Peres Compré SWP925, mantenimiento de la piscina, pero no necesitaré nada de cloro, ¿qué productos naturales puedo usar ahora?
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
el cloro se produce a partir de sal
@mkroberts7204 жыл бұрын
Where do you dispose of the acid? Some say back in to the pool. Is that correct?
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@raymonddauria43385 жыл бұрын
I’ve noticed during this procedure you put a great emphasis on wearing protective gear yet noticed you’re wearing invisible gloves...
@retrotechandelectronics5 жыл бұрын
Its true, and you should, and i should mention it. However, most people aren't operating a camera when conducting this procedure.
@poppanolan2 жыл бұрын
I bought an after market salt cell two years ago. It’s seems to be dead. Is that common? Any way to test if the unit is kaput before buying another one? I wonder if buying a cheap cell is why I am in this situation. I got 5 years from my Hayward that costs 4xs as much.
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
I havent had any experiance with off brand cells, check amazon reviews on the one you purchased.
@a.rod8763 жыл бұрын
I cleaned it but still says 0 and my aquarite system still says inspect cell its not flashing , the light is just on should I increase the output ?
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
you need to hold the button for several seconds to reset the maintenance light.
@JustAnOldDude4 жыл бұрын
Could you simply discard the acid solution (perhaps diluted a bite more) on the ground?
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Yes, acid isn’t poisonous, diluting it makes it safe and as mentioned above might provide gardening benefit in some instances.
@evelynb47272 жыл бұрын
Hi. We used grips to successfully unscrew the rings from the salt cell, but when we did a lot of water started coming out and would not stop. We had to screw it back together and stop the process. Any help?
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
open the air valve of the filter first, then the water will drain down to the pool and the salt cell will empty.
@fattireale75 Жыл бұрын
@@retrotechandelectronicshi, will opening the pump lid (where the basket is) also do the trick?
@Heddo22002 жыл бұрын
When I removed the cell, it pushed a bunch of salt or fine sand into the pool. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
There should be nothing in that cell when removed but water.... You have other issues upstream...
@MrPs3able2 жыл бұрын
That acid wash is what kills the cell
@yaslippin51905 жыл бұрын
I noticed you didn't disconnected the cord from the panel . is it necessary to do so ?
@retrotechandelectronics5 жыл бұрын
I shut the main breaker to all of the electricity to the Pool beforehand.
@skinotechniki26654 жыл бұрын
Can I use vinegar instead of the acid? I know it will take much longer to do the job but is safer
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
I would imagine that if you used cleaning vinegar, without dilution it would work. You would have to see how long it would take by trila and error, or when the bubble stop, maybe an hour or more.
@ragaraga93994 жыл бұрын
How do I reset the inspect salt cell flashing yellow light?
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Hold the display button for 3 seconds to reset that timer and clear the blinking light
@edmundorr96424 жыл бұрын
The Power and Generating lights go on and pop off on my AquaRite after a few seconds and my chlorine levers are low...The Led display is responsive, but it seems like it keeps popping off. Any ideas?
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Please explain what a chlorine lever is. I am not familiar with this.
@dano24904 жыл бұрын
I suspect you meant chlorine levels. If you are good with electronics you should check the PCB in the controller. It uses large electrolytic capacitors that have a habit of failing which prevents the unit from powering on. A bad one is obvious because it will be bloated and have gunk escaping from the top. My controller would not power on and replacing a single capacitor for a few bucks saved it.
@edmundorr96424 жыл бұрын
@@dano2490 Thanks for following up! I ended up replacing the inhibitor, which I got from Digikey, Shipping cost more than 3x the $2.50 part. Ha! As I was clipping the posts on the old inhibitor, it was literally crumbling. I just drilled into the board and soldered it in; works great!
@raterNAZ5 жыл бұрын
whats the strength of the acid you are using? Thanks
@retrotechandelectronics5 жыл бұрын
Its the consumer grade purchased in the local pool store. Its very strong though.
@blpools96585 жыл бұрын
What’s up with 2” pipe to 1 1/2” back up to 2”? Who is the plumber? Wow.
@retrotechandelectronics5 жыл бұрын
Believe me.... I was not the original installer, Ive already cleaned up what was a much worse design.
@manny82822 жыл бұрын
Where do you dump the used acid/water??
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
I dilute it in a large bucket about 40:1 and dump it in a sand pit with good drainage.
@manny82822 жыл бұрын
@@retrotechandelectronics cool, tks! Great video!
@margaretzee85044 жыл бұрын
What is that tool (special wrench?) you use to loosen the union?
@retrotechandelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Its called a bar clamp. Its used for a different purpose but I found it works well for this so I use it.
@robinkerstetter60793 жыл бұрын
A strap wrench works well also.
@Captain_Aubrey5 жыл бұрын
Am I looking at this wrong, or is it installed backwards from the way Hayward recommend? My manual says put the power cord end downstream of flow.
@retrotechandelectronics5 жыл бұрын
Does it? Ill have to check it out... If so I can just flip it around as those are the quick disconnect fittings for maintenance of the unit. Thanks.
@daneswanson3 жыл бұрын
And check out those DWV fittings on the plumbing. What idiot plumbed this thing?
@oesdad493 жыл бұрын
You forgot to wear your gloves
@dianeinfante90104 жыл бұрын
This guy scare shit out you with all this talk. So easy to do. If your not sure you can buy a ready mix cell cleaning solution to pour in.
@jgwimmer3 жыл бұрын
foreign matter....debris? Too funny, it's calcium buildup.
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the foreign matter, and the debris, and the calcium and the other mineral deposits.
@gosselinsergegs3 жыл бұрын
Do not use acid, I used CLR and mine still good after 9 years
@retrotechandelectronics3 жыл бұрын
Do not use CLR, I used Acid and mine is still good after 9 years
@gosselinsergegs3 жыл бұрын
They want you to use acid to buy an other one after 3 years