So wait until you have a nil reading of chlorine and then perform the test.
Hayward pool chlorinator not working.
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It s basically a sealed cartridge containing a chlorine supply through which your pool water passes it has no moving parts so not much can go wrong.
I put in a new one last year and the valve dial stuck toward the low side wouldn t go all the way off.
Truer words have not been posted regarding the hayward salt systems and pool water in general regardless of the type.
If there is no chlorine reading the chlorinator will not be working.
Hayward salt chlorinators can be used on in ground pools that have an attached spa but they should not be outfitted on portable spas or hot tubs due to their high chlorine output.
More often than not the problem is with the salt cell and not the entire chlorinator system itself.
Late last season noticed chlorine levels high and unable to get it down.
Pool chlorinators eliminate the daily chore of manually measuring and adding chlorine to a swimming pool.
I worked with the valve dial this year and got it freed up to where it moves like it should full range.
The second way of checking is to look at your cell housing if it is visible as not all are.
Nothing is complicated about a hayward chlorinator.
No wonder cannot get level down.
The main problem that pool owners encounter is leaking because of a worn o ring in the lid.
How to troubleshoot swimming pool chlorinators.
Hayward cl200 anybody ever get a lemon.
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Nope all dissolved despite chlorinator turned off.
I have found 60ppm is the sweet spot and keeps js away from sliding into the non effective range of 90 ppm where the chlorine becomes ineffective.
A malfunctioning salt water chlorinator is every spa and pool owner s nightmare.
Same problem this year past 2 weeks high levels off reader and set at off looked inside after 1 week to make sure chlorine tabs were intact.
Wow looking over this forum i would say salt is here to stay.
If you have been dosing with chlorine you won t know.
Consisting of a canister installed.
Chlorine levels were crazy.
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I m still in the stone age.
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Electronic chlorinator cell test.
Hayward salt systems can be used with pool only or pool spa combinations consult with your pool professional for the correct installation procedure.