The pool pump is sucking in air.
Pool salt cell leaking.
Put the salt cell back into position.
With the right instructions you ll repair the salt cell yourself and save money on a service charge.
The first thing you ll want to check is the pump lid.
Before you replace the cell you will want to check several possible issues that can cause a good cell to shut down or perform poorly.
To operate properly pool pumps must be air tight.
The action of salt water passing through the salt cell causes electrolysis creating chlorine sodium hypochlorite which is then returned to the pool.
If there is a leak the pool pump will suck in air and become problematic.
You can expect a salt chlorine generator scg cell to last 5 or more years if the pool and cell are maintained properly.
If salt level is above the range partially drain the pool and or spa and refill with fresh water to achieve a salt level of 3200ppm refer to page 9 step d.
Replace the salt cell.
Over long periods of use the salt cell inside the chlorinator builds up a layer of gunk and chlorine residue that causes the chlorinator to stop generating chlorine effectively leading to numerous problems.
If the salt level is not high verify the correct cell is being used then reset follow steps for how to reset average salt levels above.
The easiest way to be certain if the chlorinator is working is to make sure the cell is clean by checking the needle or production lights on the chlorinator box.
I assume there are either some kind of o ring or washer between the plastic nuts but i can t find a detailed view or parts list anywhere.
Screw the unions back in place.
Knowing when a cell has gone bad and needs to be replaced is not always obvious.
I don t want to pull it apart until i have the replacement parts since once i do my pool is down until i get it fixed.
It doesn t matter which direction it goes on most units.
If not on properly the pump will suck in air and the pump will not be able to prime.
The chlorine is filtered into the water to keep the pool clean and pleasing for swimming in most circumstances salt cells experience problems due to a build up of calcified salt which is fairly straightforward to remedy.
The one problem with this solution is that 1 if the pcb is programmed to shut off salt generation when the memorized or average salt level drops.
The salt cell inside the chlorinator reacts with salt in the pool water to produce the chlorine.
My ecomatic salt cell is leaking slightly at the thru holes where the power cord is attached to the cell.