How do I check the salt level in my pool pilot?
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How do I check the salt level in my pool pilot?
Dip a test strip into your swimming pool and then insert it to the reader. After about 15 seconds, the reader will display several measurements. You can purchase a digital test strip reader for about $60 from your local swimming pool supply store.
How do I reset my digital pool pilot?
How do I recalibrate my Pool Pilot® Digital for salt?
- Press MENU button.
- Press Arrow UP to MAINTENANCE MENU, then press SELECT.
- Press Arrow UP to CALIBRATE SALT, then press SELECT.
- Adjust the salt display to match the reading of your test by pressing the Arrow UP or DOWN.
What should my pool purifier be set at?
Ideal Purifier Percentage With a properly balanced pool and at least an 8-hour per day pump run time, the manufacturer recommends starting the purifier percentage at 50%. If your pump run time greatly exceeds 8 hours per day you’ll want to curb down the 50% level to prevent overwearing of the cell.
How long do autopilot salt cells last?
The good news about salt cells is that there is no shelf life. You could place a new salt cell in your garage today and it will be just as good 10 years later. There is no set amount of time a cell will last. This is a common misconception even among pool service techs.
What percentage should my salt cell be set at?
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.
What level should salt cell be set at?
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.
When should I boost my pool?
Owners and operators should engage the “boost cycle1” (which increases the chlorine level) to oxidize impurities on a regular basis according to manufacturer’s instructions or at least once per week. The boost cycle should also be used when anticipating an influx of additional swimmers.
How long does a pool pilot cell last?
The control board sends an electrical charge to the cell, and electrolysis occurs, which produces chlorine. Eventually the metallic coating on the cells erodes, requiring the cell to be replaced. A well maintained cell will last 3–7 years at an average replacement cost of $700–$1100.
What percentage should salt be in pool?
To make your salt water chlorinator last, you’ll need to perform regular maintenance on it just as you do every other part of your pool. 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.
