Pool salt cell not generating chlorine — Chicago, Illinois
A salt chlorine generator that stops producing chlorine lets sanitizer levels drop, turning the pool cloudy or green within days. The most common cause is calcium scale buildup on the cell plates, but a worn-out cell, low salt concentration, or a faulty control board can also be responsible. A pool technician inspects and acid-washes the cell, tests salt levels and water balance, checks the control board for error codes, and replaces the cell if it has exceeded its lifespan.
Who to call
For this problem in Chicago, call a: Zwembadtechnicus
Vind een Zwembadtechnicus in ChicagoSymptoms to look for
- Pool water turns cloudy or green despite the salt system showing 'generating'
- The chlorinator control panel displays a 'low salt' or 'check cell' warning
- Visible white calcium scale on the salt cell plates when removed for inspection
- Free chlorine reads near zero even with the generator set to high output
- The cell inspection light or LED flashes an error code
Spoeddienst in Chicago
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