Why is my chlorinator not filling with water?

Why is my chlorinator not filling with water?

Air Locks. Air that has entered the system elsewhere, usually through a leaky O-ring in the pump, may be trapped in the chlorinator canister and cause an air lock. Restarting the pump with the lid removed and allowing the canister to fill with water and purge the air may restore flow through the system.

Why are my chlorine tablets not dissolving?

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.

How do you clean an automatic pool chlorinator?

The quickest way I’ve found is to disconnect the chlorinator from the pool plumbing and spray brake parts cleaner down the breather tube. Let it sit a few minutes and poke a 8″ zip-tie down and through to clean it all out. Then flush and rinse that thing like crazy.

How do I know if my automatic chlorinator is working?

The easiest way to be certain if the chlorinator is working is to make sure the cell is clean by checking the needle or production lights on the chlorinator box. When operating, you should also see bubbles (hypochlorite gas) inside the chamber, producing what looks like cloudy water – that’s chlorine being created!

How do you test if chlorinator is working?

The easiest way to ascertain if the chlorinator is working is to make sure the cell is clean by checking the needle or production lights. Ensure there is enough salt in the pool. On the chlorinator box there should be a light or dial that indicates it is working.

How long does it take for chlorine tablets to dissolve?

So how long it takes for a chlorine tablet to dissolve really varies for every pool. As a general rule, we see stabilized chlorine tablets (also called trichlor tablets) last anywhere from two to three days. Slow dissolve cal-hypo tabs may last four to five days.

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.

How can I get chlorine out of my Hayward chlorinator?

To clear the valve, remove the lid; take out the chlorine tablets using tongs, and then use the tongs to remove sludge from the bottom of the chlorinator. Remove the screen, and hose it down. An air lock inside the chlorinator can also reduce flow and chlorination.

Why does my Hayward pool chlorinator keep leaking?

Nothing is complicated about a Hayward chlorinator: It’s basically a sealed cartridge containing a chlorine supply through which your pool water passes. It has no moving parts, so not much can go wrong. The main problem that pool owners encounter is leaking because of a worn O-ring in the lid.

What’s the maximum flow setting on a Hayward chlorinator?

The maximum flow setting (10) produces the most chlorine. If the dial is already set to maximum, the pool filter may be restricting flow, so try cleaning it. When all else fails, you may have to remove the chlorinator lid and manually clean the screen inside it.

What to do if your pool chlorinator is not putting out enough chlorine?

Once you’ve determined that the chlorinator isn’t putting out enough chlorine, try adjusting the flow control. The maximum flow setting (10) produces the most chlorine. If the dial is already set to maximum, the pool filter may be restricting flow, so try cleaning it.