32x16 pool with 9 bags salt initally. After a rainy day system read low salt. Added up to 5 bags and is still reading low salt. Any ideas why?
1192922
The salt generator needs to be cleaned. The stainless steel has salt crystals built up between it.
1192923
Our system continuously said low salt. We contacted the manufacturer and we were sent a new copper plate. Still didn't work. We gave up and now use the old chlorine method.
1192924
did you add salt according to instructions??? sound like alot of salt. check this in owners manual. get salt test strips. if you have adde d salt according to the instructions you may need to conatct Intex. you may have a defective unit. also there are instructions for cleaning the unit.
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Very likely it is NOT low salt. I have used this system for a few years and get that reading regularly because I have hard water. The minerals in the water build up on the salt sensor and it then the sensors can't sense the salt. Take the hoses off either side, put the end caps on and fill unit with vinegar (see cleaning instructions). Let is soak for 30 minutes then rinse thoroughly. As an aside, I usually tilt the unit slightly while soaking it to make sure the vinegar completely covers the sensor. In the MANY times I've had this reading (low salt), I can only remember ONE time when the salt was actually low. Of course, always double check your salt level with test strips. Very likely it is NOT low salt. I have used this system for a few years and get that reading regularly because I have hard water. The minerals in the water build up on the salt sensor and it then the sensors can't sense the salt. Take the hoses off either side, put the end caps on and fill unit with vinegar (see cleaning instructions). Let is soak for 30 minutes then rinse thoroughly. As an aside, I usually tilt the unit slightly while soaking it to make sure the vinegar completely covers the sensor. In the MANY times I've had this reading (low salt), I can only remember ONE time when the... » Read More Very likely it is NOT low salt. I have used this system for a few years and get that reading regularly because I have hard water. The minerals in the water build up on the salt sensor and it then the sensors can't sense the salt. Take the hoses off either side, put the end caps on and fill unit with vinegar (see cleaning instructions). Let is soak for 30 minutes then rinse thoroughly. As an aside, I usually tilt the unit slightly while soaking it to make sure the vinegar completely covers the sensor. In the MANY times I've had this reading (low salt), I can only remember ONE time when the salt was actually low. Of course, always double check your salt level with test strips. « Show Less
1192926
Never had to add more than half bag, I have 18 x 4 only needed 3 half bags at first
1192927
mine just started to do same thing, I didn't add salt yet, but how do u clean it?
964428
Apparently u have to drain it. Depending on how high the salt content is I just up the chlorine production to use more salt. Hope that helps,
2213571
if you buy or have this pool it uses a cartridge type cylinder filter and i highly recommend the salt system.. all you do is put in 125 lbs of morton pool salt apprx. $40. at the initial water fill up and thats it for the season..i am on season 2 and love this pool with the salt and cartridge filter system its simple easy and no chemical hassels water stays perfectly clear..have fun!
268958
It could be an issue with the float that indicates whether or not the unit is full. Honestly the float system is pretty cheap, but working on that might fix your problem.
328812
you have not put any salt in? otherwise, you need to add water to decrease the saline.
1262812
If your salt is 3300, it may be too high. It depends on what your consider to be normal limits. We keep our pool level around 2900 during the Summer. We run it continuously due to the heat. We are above 90 degrees from April through October. Since your unit is 8 years old, you should replace the whole unit. Upgrade the whole unit.
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No Shauna, The clorine will mess up and counter the good you do with the salt. You really need to empty and start fresh with your bags of salt. Your pool will stay cleaner longer and is so much more economical and easier on the skin than chlorine. Just protect the digital display on your salt pump with a basket or something as the sun will destroy the read-out and you won't be able to program it. This was my mistake. Patti
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First, I would ask how you know you have enough salt? Second, I was having that issue so I just purchased a Taylor testing kit to insure that I did. Also, you need to make sure you keep the unit extremely clean so that it can generate the chlorine for your pool. I am new at this and just learning so I am no exoert.
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your ph could be off or your alkalinity. if the ph is out of wack it will give you bad readings thru out. i thing it would be a good idea to take a water sample to your nearest pool store and have them check your sample, between the shock and pool first aid my water was clear in a mater of hours and my pool was green when i took the cover off this year, good luck.
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I kept adding salt to the pool and the PPM wasn't going up. It was staying around 1700 or so. I talked to my pool guy and he suggested I replace the cell. He said they generally only last about 5-6 years. I got 7. When I installed the new cell, my salt PPM was up around 6,000...not a happy level for the equipment.
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Was it working fine before this? You mean up to the top?? Is it possible that the salt has all clumped together to create a kind of dam? Or a drain tube is clogged? I've gotten help for things like this from the 800 number in the booklet.
1198673
I don't know for sure. Have you cleaned the inside of it with vinegar? If not do that. How do you know you have enough salt?
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I had my first one for three summers. My daughter dropped it while putting pool away last year. Loved it so much bought another. It will work wonderful for your pool. I called intex and they told me how much salt the first year. Last year just asked my pool supply store. (I have a 52inch deep 10x20foot.) I believe i used 60lbs.. But I'll just ask my pool store again. I bought water softener salt. Worked just fine. . No need for chlorine tablets this generates all the chlorine you need.
1266827
Check both filters. Maybe they are dirty. Might be a partial clog inside System somewhere. Check for partial clog where the bag is connected.
437417
Your level are found in the manual and it depends on the size of pool you have. To be honest I have around a 5500 gallon pool and added I think around 120 pounds and this will last along time just as long as you are not draining water out of the pool. If I were you and your pump is reading low salt I would add a bag and see what you got after a few hours. I always use the salt specified for pools because it is finer crystals and take no time to dissolve
119505
Depends on the volume of water in your pool. Read the instructions and work with a local pool company that sells salt.
683751
No, I've emptied my 5,000 gallon bag pool for several years and the low concentration of salt doesn't appear to have any detrimental affect.