poolaris
06-01-2012, 09:43 PM
I have a Zodiac Clearwater SWCG system. At approx. 80% generating I could let the cell go a couple of days between cleanings but lately I am having to clean it daily to prevent the plates from bridging completely. If the system has just been running the negative electrode terminals is too hot to touch. It may always have been that way, but is that normal?
I am thinking of turning it off and simply adding Cl as the SWCG necessitates adding about 1 gall. of acid every week. Also the cells themselves do not seem to last more than 2 years. I replaced it about a year ago with a generic one from Australia which seals a lot easier than the OEM. In general I have found the whole system a lot more work and expense than manually adding chlorine as I did on my previous pool. Is there anything I can do to stop the rapid build up of (presumably) calcium between the cell plates, and is the terminal heat normal with this type of system?
I am thinking of turning it off and simply adding Cl as the SWCG necessitates adding about 1 gall. of acid every week. Also the cells themselves do not seem to last more than 2 years. I replaced it about a year ago with a generic one from Australia which seals a lot easier than the OEM. In general I have found the whole system a lot more work and expense than manually adding chlorine as I did on my previous pool. Is there anything I can do to stop the rapid build up of (presumably) calcium between the cell plates, and is the terminal heat normal with this type of system?