Hayward Salt System Reading Low Salt Level

First take a salt reading.

Hayward salt system reading low salt level. Occasionally the salt level on the hayward aqua rite may not match the actual salt level of the pool. Just replaced my t 5 cell due to system showing very low salt content even as i added 12 bags of salt. It is also important for any salt chlorination system that the stabilizer level in the pool water is between 50 70 ppm. It was reading 2700 for three days i added two bags of salt and 24 hours later it reads 1700.

I m in florida so the system runs all year. If you can t find the salt level when going through the settings of your hayward aqua rite salt system. Generally salt will begin to be tasted at a level of about 3500 4000 ppm. A low salt level will reduce the efficiency of your salt chlorinator and result in low chlorine production.

Hayward salt chlorinator salt chart refer to the chart provided in your hayward salt chlorinator manual. The following steps will provide a guide on how to recalibrate a hayward aqua rite. If the salt level is low or no salt has ever been added to the pool you ll need to increase the salinity level and allow it to circulate for 24 hours before starting the calibration process. Locating the calibration screen.

Now the amps are reading high 8 5 and the salt level is all over the place. If the salt cell is clean but the salt reading is off the aqua rite will need to be recalibrated. A high salt level can cause your chlorinator to shutdown and may begin to give your water a salty taste. Pool temp is 84.