Thanks for the input kelemvor. I did read an article about the circuit board having problems with a varisitor. I checked mine and it doesn't appear to be burnt up but i ordered one anyway and will replace it as soon as i can.

I had the salt checked at a pool store with the electronic salt checker so not sure how accurate it is. I ordered some test stripes and should be here next week. My digital display is damaged from the sun so i can't read anything on it. I will be ordering one of those soon as well.

thanks