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PoolParadise
06-17-2011, 11:50 AM
I just installed a new sensor on my salt chlorinator system. I have been using the standard chlorine method while I was going through the trouble-shooting/tinkering/ordering phase of this dilemma. When I got the sensor installed and turned the system on, it immediately made the return water a white cloudy consistency. It has been doing this for two days.

Any thoughts on this anyone?

TIA
aylad
06-17-2011, 12:04 PM
Does it clear up after the SWCG is off, like maybe it's air bubbles making it appear cloudy?
PoolDoc
06-17-2011, 04:51 PM
A "sensor" would not itself have any affect on pool water.

Can you provide more specific info about what SWCG you have, and what sort of sensor you installed?
PoolParadise
06-17-2011, 08:28 PM
Does it clear up after the SWCG is off, like maybe it's air bubbles making it appear cloudy?

It clears up when I turn the SWCG off.


A "sensor" would not itself have any affect on pool water.

Can you provide more specific info about what SWCG you have, and what sort of sensor you installed?

It's a Chlormatic 3 and a Chlormatic three sensor. The Salt Cell Generator is Jandy (Aquapure). They are all compatible, so that isn't an issue.
Poolsean
06-20-2011, 03:11 PM
The cloudy water condition is coming from the cell. It's not a hazardous condition, just unsightly. You can try sending more water through the cell, lowering your pH, or if the cell is close to the heater outlet and the heater is on, move it further downstream.
PoolParadise
06-21-2011, 08:35 AM
The cloudy water condition is coming from the cell. It's not a hazardous condition, just unsightly. You can try sending more water through the cell, lowering your pH, or if the cell is close to the heater outlet and the heater is on, move it further downstream.


Well, I don't have a heater and the pH is within normal limits. (It doesn't seem to be causing any problems at the moment.)

Thanks for the info!
Poolsean
06-21-2011, 12:09 PM
What are you considering "normal limits"? Industry standard says the normal range is 7.2 - 7.8, which is quite a spread, when you consider that it can factor into the overall water balance of your pool.

What is your overall water chemistry, so we can determine the saturation index?
Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, Water Temeperature, pH?