Why is my check salt light flashing?

When both the “Check Salt” and “Inspect Cell” lights flash together, it is most likely an indicator that your salt level is below 2700 ppm. Once your water has been tested, add salt to the pool to bring your levels back to the recommended 3200 ppm.

How to clean a Pentair clean and clear plus?

Using a high-pressure nozzle attached to a garden hose, or a pressure washer, clean deeply into each pleat from top to bottom. The filter should get fairly close to being white.

Do you have a Pentair filter in your pool?

It’s quite likely that you have one of these filter models filtering the water in your pool. Especially if you’ve acquired a new filter or even a new pool in the past 10 years or so, Pentair is often the go-to brand for pool builders and repair services alike.

When is it time to replace a Pentair cartridge?

Typically, if the bands are loose or broken, the cartridge needs to be replaced. Finally look at the paper media, if it appears the pleats are torn or not crisp, it’ time to replace. Generally, if the filter is serviced correctly at the right intervals, the cartridges should last 4 – 5 years in four-way cartridge filters.

What’s the best way to clean Pentair cartridges?

Cleaning the Cartridges; If the cartridges look good, soak them in a bucket of 20:1 water:muriatic-acid solution until the solution stops bubbling. I alternate them in while cleaning. Using a high-pressure nozzle attached to a garden hose, or a pressure washer, clean deeply into each pleat from top to bottom.

What’s the name of the Pentair acid washing kit?

It is known as the Pentair 520670 IntelliChlor Acid Washing Kit. The kit comes with basically a cap and an O-ring that you would simply thread on to one end of the salt cell. Before you begin it is important to turn the power off to the pump so that when you remove the salt cell the pump will remain off for the entire cleaning process.

What do I need to clean my Pentair ichlor?

I recommend checking your salt system every few days to make sure the dirty cell warning light is not flashing red. Cleaning the iChlor is easy and all you need is the Pentair Salt Cell cleaning cap. It is known as the Pentair 520670 IntelliChlor Acid Washing Kit.

How long to soak a Pentair ichlor salt cell?

Typically, I soak the salt cell in the water acid mixture for 10-15 minutes. You can use a partially filled acid gallon bottle with a small amount of acid on the bottom of the gallon and submerge it into the pool to fill it with water to reach the 3 to 1 or 4 to 1 ratio. At this point, gloves would be recommended.

How can I tell if my Pentair ichlor is full of calcium?

Depending on your area this could range from a slight amount of calcium to a large amount. The Pentair iChlor is no exception and once the salt level light starts to flash red it is time to remove the cell and inspect the plates inside for any calcium build-up. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.