How do you test a chlorinator output?
On the chlorinator box there should be a light or dial that indicates it is working. Take your test kit and place your thumb over the test tube. Then place it right into the eyeball and take the water. Test the water that water has just left the chlorinator – it should have a very high chlorine reading.
Does flow direction matter on salt cell?
No it does not matter.
Why is chlorinator not working?
The saltwater chlorinator needs a sufficient flow of water for effective operation. A dirty skimmer basket, clogged or dirty filter, and a clogged pump strainer, can cause insufficient water flow for the chlorinator to produce less chlorine.
Why is my salt generator not producing chlorine?
Salinity. Chlorine generators need salt to produce chlorine and can’t do so if the amount of salt in the water is too low. The desired salinity level in a saltwater pool is between 2,500 and 3,500 ppm. Get a salt-testing kit from a pool supplier and check to make sure that the levels are within this range.
What voltage does a chlorinator use?
Most units use between 6.2 Volts dc and 9.2 Volts ac and operate between 10 and 30 Amps. To control the operation of the cell – i.e., provide switching, water flow monitoring, gas sensing, etc.
Can you install a salt cell backwards?
The cell works the same regardless of which direction water flows. In fact my manual suggests that you reverse it each time it’s removed for cleaning.
Why is my salt water pool not generating chlorine?
Why is my automatic chlorinator not working?
Air that has entered the system elsewhere, usually through a leaky O-ring in the pump, may be trapped in the chlorinator canister and cause an air lock. This will become evident by unscrewing the canister lid with the pool pump turned off. A very low water level in the canister indicates the presence of air.
Why does chlorinator stop working?
Why is my salt cell not producing chlorine?
How does the hurlcon VX chlorinator work?
Your Hurlcon VX Chlorinator works by converting some of the salt in your pool into chlorine which starts to destroy algae, bacteria and viruses in your pool water thereby sanitising your pool. As part of the process, the chlorine is converted back into salt and hence salt is not consumed.
What does the blue connector in the chlorinator box do?
BTW, that blue connector in the chlorinator box is the sensor for element deterioration and the control unit will reverse the current flow to the chlorinator performing a cleaning cycle.
What are the levels of chlorinator output?
chlorinator output can be set from levels 1 through to 8. This level only applies to Pool Mode. When the Chlorinator is in Spa mode, the chlorine output will be at level 1 (b) Chlorine Output display shows the level set (c) Boost button turns On/Off Boost Mode.
How many timers do I need for my chlorinator?
Hurlcon recommend that you use two timers, one for the morning and one for the evening and typically for periods of 2-5 hours for each. Your chlorinator is most effective if running in the early morning or evening when it is cooler (strong sunlight consumes more chlorine).