Inaccurate Salt Reading and other problems with Aqua-Rite

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Average Salinity = 300
Temperature = 86°F
Voltage = 32.4
Amps = 0.00
Output % = 88P
Instant Salinity = - 0
Product ID = AL -0
Software ver = r 1.59
Cell type = t-3

Thank you for posting the diagnostic and hope I’m not tool late in the game. I labeled the numbers accordingly to help others who are in the need to know. The above numbers indicate that your SWCG is not producing chlorine.

Just a fyi, you can temporarily bypass the flow switch using an old 2 or 4 wire RJ11 modular telephone cord to test a "No Flow" error condition. Cut the tel cord, splice and twist together the 2 wires in the middle (normally green & red). Disconnect the flow switch from the mainboard and then connect the old tel cord in place. Run the pump, power on the swcg and wait for a minute. If the "No Flow" indicator stays on, then the mainboard is good. You can focus on the flow switch, ensure correct flow direction and inspect the wires for damaged.

Since you temporarily managed to get rid of the No Flow error, the main board is good. The Aquarite flow switch requires sufficient flow of water to push the mechanical flapper to close the switch. Water gushing out does not mean there is sufficient flow of water to trigger the switch. There might be some restrictions in your plumbing or in case of a VS pump, you may have to bump the speed to satisfy the flow switch.

JimK response is spot on. Makes sure the cell type match with what was shown on the display. Here’s the link to the Hayward Aquarite Troubleshooting Guidelines for your reference. http://haywarddocs.info/wp-content/u...ting-Guide.pdf

Are you running the SWCG on a timer? It is possible for the swcg to display odd salinity readings if the cell is continuously powered on without the pump running.