Should chlorinator be full of water?

The saltwater chlorinator needs a sufficient flow of water for effective operation. A dirty skimmer basket, clogged or dirty filter, and a clogged pump strainer, can cause insufficient water flow for the chlorinator to produce less chlorine.
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What percentage should the pool chlorinator be?

We suggest you start your salt chlorine generator at 50 percent output and run it for a couple of days, then check the chlorine level. In a balanced pool, a good chlorine level is 1-3 parts per million. If your chlorine levels are low, you can raise the percentage, and if it's high you can lower the percentage.
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Why are my chlorine tablets not dissolving in chlorinator?

If the tablets are not dissolving, and you get a strong smell of chlorine when you open the chlorinator, you probably have a bad check valve in the chlorinator. It is not allowing any water to move through the chlorinator, and any water that is there simply sits there and builds up a yellowish chlorine gas.
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Can a pool chlorinator get clogged?

The unit can clog with scale, but it won't if you regularly clean it. Clogs can also occur in the control valve when you vacuum the pool, and airlocks can develop inside the cartridge. Clogs and airlocks restrict water flow, and the pool chlorine levels will fall.
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What level should I set my chlorinator?

If you're using the Water TechniX Salt water chlorinator then you should try to aim for a salt level of around 3,000 to 4,000 ppm.
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How long does it take for a chlorinator to work?

The chlorine generator should be left running long enough to produce the amount of chlorine needed to sanitize the pool daily. On average, this takes between 8 and 12 hours depending on the pool size, type of saltwater generator, and the output level the chlorine generator has been set to.
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Do you leave chlorine floater in pool while shocking?

Chlorine tabs (placed in a chlorinator, floater, or skimmer basket) maintain a chlorine residual in the water. You do need to use both tabs and shock. Without tabs, the chlorine shock will dissipate quickly out of the water; without shock, the chlorine level will not get high enough to fully sanitize the water.
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What should my chlorinator read?

Try to maintain a consistent salt level of between 2,700 parts per million (ppm) and 3,400 ppm, with 3,200 ppm being ideal.
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What number should a Hayward chlorinator be set on?

The safe operating range of pH is between 7.2 and 7.8 PPM.
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How do you know your salt cell is bad?

If the salt cell bubbles, but only a little bit, then you probably have a bad cell. It is still a good idea to call a pool professional to confirm this diagnosis. If the salt cell bubbles vigorously, then it is working fine.
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How do you know if salt chlorinator is not working?

Test the water that water has just left the chlorinator - it should have a very high chlorine reading. (Remember that if it is extremely high it may bleach the test tablet so you may have to dilute the water you are testing). If there is no chlorine reading, the chlorinator will not be working.
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Why is my salt pool not generating chlorine?

Salinity. Chlorine generators need salt to produce chlorine and can't do so if the amount of salt in the water is too low. The desired salinity level in a saltwater pool is between 2,500 and 3,500 ppm. Get a salt-testing kit from a pool supplier and check to make sure that the levels are within this range.
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How often should I run my chlorinator?

Your pool system including chlorine generator should be operated often enough to completely turn your pool water over at least every 12 hours or twice a day.
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How long does a chlorinator last?

After a couple of years, you might need to replace them. Salt chlorinators can last between 3-7 years. Higher priced salt chlorinators generally last longer.
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What setting do you put a chlorinator on?

Choose a mid-point setting on the 1-10 dial. The higher the setting, the greater the dissolution rate. A setting of 5 may be too high, and it depends on the number of tablets in the feeder. You could fill it full, with 15 tablets, and put it on a setting of 1-2, or add only 2 tablets and put it on a setting of 8-9.
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How many chlorine tablets should I put in my chlorinator?

Add one tablet for every 5,000 gallons of water and always round up. For example, if your pool has 21,000 gallons of water, add five tablets per week. If it has 8,000 gallons, use two tablets.
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What should my saltwater pool levels be?

The ideal salt level is between 2700-3400 ppm (parts per million) with 3200 ppm being optimal. Before adding salt to your pool, test the water to check your salt level.
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How do you prime a pool chlorinator?

How to Prime a Pool Pump – Swimming Pool Maintenance
  1. Step 1 – Turn Off Power to the Pool Pump. ...
  2. Step 2 – Turn the Multiport Valve on Your Pool Pump to Circulate. ...
  3. Step 3 – Fill Your Pool Pump with Water. ...
  4. Step 4 – Turn Your Filter System Back On. ...
  5. Step 5 – Enjoy Your Primed Pool Pump.
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How long does it take for chlorine pucks to dissolve?

Small 20g chlorine tablets will dissolve slowly over a period of 3-7 days depending on water flow, water temperature and hot tub usage.
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