This guide describes the Display Readings on a Hayward Aqua Rite Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) and links you to a series of guides that tell you have to adjust or recalibrate some of these values including: Average Salt Level; Units of Measure, Cell Size, and Inspect Cell Timer Value.
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Melissa Posted: 8/23/2022
My reads “hot”. We’ve cleaned the cell, emptied the basket, all of that. The unit has only been up since first of July. What are we missing? I’m so frustrated!Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/30/2022
Is the cell installed downstream of a pool or spa heater? What is the actual water temp?Reply
David Posted: 8/19/2022
I have an Aqua-Rite SCG with a T-9 cell. When I set the output % to a certain value on the display it will change on it’s own without the knob being adjusted. It will be 20P one day then 11P the next. Is there a fix for this?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/30/2022
So, does the knob turn at all? It is still set at 20, but the display says 11 percent. My first guess was that the knob is loose and dropping down over time, but that doesn't sound like the case. What are the diagnostic menu voltage and amperage of the cell?Reply
Hanna Posted: 7/25/2022
My Aqua-rite doesn't have a T cell option. I just replaced the salt cell with a Hayward TCELL940 ( which is supposed to be compatible with TCELL 15). Since I can't select what type of TCELL will it default to a TCELL 15? Also the diagnostic control panel was set on "AL-1" instead of "AL-0". I was having trouble with salt cell and wondering if that could have caused it. ThanksReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 7/28/2022
What is your power center's software revision: 1.50 or higher?Reply
Brett Posted: 7/19/2022
I have average salt of 3100, temp 83 , voltage at 31.6, amp is reading 0 , 73 p, -0. Is this normal? Should it be -0 with 3100? Confused on amps being 31.6 but amps being zero. If anyone can help, please.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 7/22/2022
If the amps show zero (0), then you should replace your Main PC Board (GLX-PCB-RITE).Reply
Brett Posted: 7/23/2022
Should I try cleaning the cell before buying that ?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 7/28/2022
Yeah, go for it. It's a good idea to exhaust the cheaper fixes before committing to a hefty repair bill.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 5/30/2022
Has anyone seen the code PCB? This happened after I cleaned my salt cell, tried to power it up again but wouldn’t start up. Called the pool company and they haven’t seen this before either.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 6/2/2022
That generally means your AquaRite's Main PCB has been fried and needs replacing.Reply
Bill Posted: 5/9/2022
I cannot get the negative salt reading remove from my aqua right goal line how do I do that?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 5/11/2022
Use this guide: How To Recalibrate the Salt Level on a Hayward Aqua RiteReply
Stacey Posted: 5/1/2022
My salt level is reading 0 at all times after replacing salt cell. I have the r 1.40 version -came with the house.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 5/2/2022
What cell type did you buy? The older models only accept the TCELL15, and won't recognize the other models.Reply
Timothy Neto Posted: 6/9/2022
I have the same problem plus the temperature is reporting at 18c in a pool with 27c water. I am being told it is the Goldline control unit. Agree the control box (fw: r1.40) is hard jumper set to a T-15-CELL which is what I have attached. Which component in the Goldline box uses the temperature and salt values from the T15 cell? Is it the display board or the main board?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 6/9/2022
The water temperature sensor is in the cell, you can try cleaning the TurboCell and if that doesn't clear the error you will need to replace the cell.Reply
Pool Fool Posted: 4/21/2022
My T-15 Salt reading does not change from 2700. The only light that comes on is "No Flow" when starting/stopping the pump. Fuse checks good. Any pointers?Reply
Josh Posted: 6/19/2022
Need to replace your flow control switch. Part is less than $30 and install takes 60 seconds. It will be the black top’d piece that has a white wire running to your aqua rite controller.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 4/22/2022
What do the cell voltage and amperage readings say in the diagnostics menu?Have you cleaned the cell?Reply
Mike S Posted: 9/10/2021
I have a Hayward Aqualite t-9 SCG. Salt generator is 2 years old and recently cleaned. Check salt level light (solid) comes on. Instant salt reads 300….not the 3000+ required. Salt level has been tested to be around 3000 range. Have tried to recalibrate instant salt yet reading with (-) in front of it never changes from 300. Replaced main mother board and salt sensor Still getting same issue after several days of running. Any help would be much appreciated.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 9/13/2021
Have you checked if your control is set to display US Standard or Metric? How to Change the Units of Measurement on an Aqua Rite SCGReply
Mike S Posted: 9/13/2021
Thank you for your response! Yes, I did try that. I changed the U of M and still get an incorrect reading. T-9 cell is set correctly along with 1.59 software version and AL-0.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 9/14/2021
The two most likely suspects are the Main PCB or the cell. Because you have already replaced the board, I'd say the cell is bad. You can rule out the board by checking the amperage in both polarities. To do this, press the diagnostics button three times. This should bring up the amperage. Write that number down. To switch the polarity, move the main switch from Auto to Off and back to Auto. That will give you the amperage in the second polarity. If either one of those readings is 0, the board needs to be replaced.Reply
Mike S Posted: 9/13/2021
Yes, I did try that yet salt reading did not change.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 9/14/2021
The two most likely suspects are the Main PCB or the cell. Because you have already replaced the board, I'd say the cell is bad. You can rule out the board by checking the amperage in both polarities. To do this, press the diagnostics button three times. This should bring up the amperage. Write that number down. To switch the polarity, move the main switch from Auto to Off and back to Auto. That will give you the amperage in the second polarity. If either one of those readings is 0, the board needs to be replaced.Reply
Terresa Scott Posted: 8/19/2021
My cell is a TCELL940-W and my system is running version 1.59. After a power outage, I was getting no chlorine and the "check salt" and "check cell" lights were both on. The instant salt reading kept saying 700 when the actual salt reading, verified 3 ways, is 3000. What is the appropriate t setting, t3, t5, t9, or t15?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/20/2021
Which cell size do you have? The answer would be the one you'd choose. If you have a T15 cell, pick the T15, and so on.Reply
Todd Posted: 8/3/2021
My display says "cold" instead of the salt level. The water temperature is over 89? however. The first number that appears when I push the diagnostics button is 0. What could cause this issue?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/4/2021
The water temperature sensor is in the cell, you can try cleaning the TurboCell and if that doesn't clear the error you will need to replace the cell.Reply
James G McAnulty Posted: 7/29/2021
When I press the diagnostic button 9 times the LCD does not display the average salt reading (default display). If the diagnostic button is not pushed pushed for 30 seconds the display does not revert back to the average salt reading (default display). Help with this would be very much appreciated. Thank you.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/3/2021
Have you tried recalibrating the average salt level? Have you recently replaced the cell or added new salt? What are the cell's voltage and amperage readings in the diagnostic menu?Reply
Richard Posted: 7/27/2021
The last ice film on the display got damaged after replacement PCB board . Now most of the data is gone on the display?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 7/30/2021
If the screen is damaged, then you need to replace the whole AquaRite display board - GLX-PCB-DSP or you need to get out the soldering iron to install a new LCD screen.Reply
Barry Posted: 5/23/2021
Brand new install no salt in pool yet but the average salt level shows 2800. Instant salt level is 0. Also I do not have the number 8 diagnostic which shows what chlorinator cell I should have. It is a T5 but i don't have the option to check from the control box.. Model W3AQ-TROL-RJ- TL.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 6/4/2021
Are you waiting for the instant salt level to stabilize after you bring it up? From Hayward's troubleshooting guide, "Press the ‘Diagnostics’ button 5 times, this will bring up the instant salt reading. The instant salt reading will start as -0. It will then fluctuate. Wait for the number to stabilize."This guide is not going to be completely applicable to your unit as this is for an AquaRite and you have an AquaTrol.Reply
Sal Posted: 5/12/2021
Does the aqua rite unit, depending on the output percentage, shut the cell on and off , or just raise or lower the voltage to generate the percentage set. I have a t-3 that I checked and noticed the voltage at 0 then I turned the knob higher and the cell clicked on.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 5/13/2021
I believe the voltage is cut in between periods of chlorination. When you turned the cell up, what was the cell's voltage reading?Reply
Nicholas Posted: 4/12/2021
What is the ideal salt level supposed to be? I am 3100.Reply