So,Ic 40 salt cell is only 1 year old on ~20k gallon pool openly seasonly and runs about 10-12 hours a day. Its blinking and message says inspect cell We cleaned the cell thoroughly 2 times and its still blinking, I have phosphate level at 1600, is it true salt cell will blink and not work ( no produce chlorine) until i get rid of phosphates? I put in phosphate remover and still blinking,
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Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
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Flashing “Inspect Cell” light:This means you should remove the cell, clean it, and check for any calcium deposits or buildup.
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Salt level:If the “Check Salt” light is also flashing, it likely means your salt level is below the recommended range (2800-3200 ppm).
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Cleaning the cell:You can clean the cell by soaking it in white vinegar to dissolve any calcium buildup. or a muriatic acid/water solution.
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Cold water:If the water temperature is below the recommended range, it can affect chlorine production and trigger the “Inspect Cell” light.
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Failing cell:If the cell continues to flash even after cleaning and with proper salt levels, it might be failing and need replacement.
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Diagnostic mode:The IC40 has a diagnostic mode where you can see how much of the cell’s life has been used and check the water temperature.
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