AquaCHLOR Saltwater Chlorinator Troubleshooting Tips

The first step in troubleshooting your AquaCHLOR Saltwater Chlorinator is to make sure the salt level is maintained at a minimum of 4000 ppm. Salt is the essential element by which your AquaCHLOR Saltwater Chlorinator unit operates. Not enough salt means not enough chlorine - this simple rule governs the total operation of your Aquachlor, plus insufficient salt may damage the chlorinator's Cell. Consult your owner's manual for the proper level of salt for your specific AquaCHLOR model.

After confirming that the salt level is sufficient, read below for other troubleshooting tips for the AquaCHLOR Saltwater Swimming Pool Chlorinator.

The Pool Water is Clear but there is No Chlorine Reading
Test and adjust all chemicals as recommended in the owner's manual.

Make sure the chlorine stabilizer (cyanuric acid) is at least 30 ppm using a Cyanuric Acid Test Kit. If it is below 30 ppm, consult your local pool store on how to add cyanuric acid to the pool.

Make sure the main pool filter is running long enough to produce the required amount of chlorine. Try increasing the filter cycle time. In the summer time, it is recommended that the filter be run for a minimum of 8 hours in two separate filter runs… 6:00am - 8:00am AND 5:00pm - 11:00pm. During the winter, the filter time can be reduced to 4 - 6 hours. During extreme hot weather, the filter run time might need to be increased to 10 - 14 hours per day.

If an algaecide was recently used, superchlorinate using the AquaCHLOR chlorinator following the instructions in the owner's manual.

Green Pool Water and No Chlorine Reading

Clean the Main Filter

Test and adjust all chemicals to the recommended levels.

Make sure the chlorine stabilizer (cyanuric acid) is at least 30 ppm.

Make sure the filter is running long enough to produce the required amount of chlorine. Try increasing the filter cycle time. In the summer time, it is recommended that the filter be run for a minimum of 8 hours in two separate filter runs… 6:00am - 8:00am AND 5:00pm - 11:00pm. During the winter, the filter time can be reduced to 4 - 6 hours. During extreme hot weather, the filter run time might need to be increased to 10 - 14 hours per day.

Superchlorinate the pool using the AquaCHLOR Chlorinator following the instructions in the owner's manual.

Strong Chlorine Odor

A strong chlorine odor indicates there is a high amount of chloramines (used chlorine) in the swimming pool. Test all the pool water chemistry using a good pool test kit and make any necessary adjustments. Then superchlorinate using the AquaCHLOR Chlorinator following the instructions carefully.

Eye and Skin Irritation

Eye and skin irritation usually indicates an improper pH level. Test and adjust the pH to 7.2 - 7.6 as recommended in the owner's manual.

Slimy Feeling on the Pool Walls or Pool Cleaner

A slimy feeling on the pool walls or pool cleaner is an indicator of early algae growth. Brush the pool and immediately superchlorinate using the AquaCHLOR Chlorinator following the instructions in the owner's manual.

Make sure the filter is running long enough to produce the required amount of chlorine. Try increasing the filter cycle time. In the summer time, it is recommended that the filter be run for a minimum of 8 hours in two separate filter runs… 6:00am - 8:00am AND 5:00pm - 11:00pm. During the winter, the filter time can be reduced to 4 - 6 hours. During extreme hot weather, the filter run time might need to be increased to 10 - 14 hours per day.

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