The Hayward AquaRite Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) is designed to convert 99 pure salt into chlorine gas (CL2(g)). It can generate chlorine using a broad range of salt concentrations from 1200 PPM to 8000 PPM and can control and schedule a Hayward Variable Speed (VSP) pump using the internal RS-485 connection, a Pentair.
To calibrate salt readings on the SCG, follow these steps:
- Verify the salt level is 2700-3400ppm.
- Check the display readings on the SCG and refer to a series of guides for more information.
- If the salt level is above 2700 ppm, the 500 hour timer has been exceeded.
- Inspect or clean the cell by cleaning it with acid and water mixture.
- If the salinity sensor is mounted internal to the cell and is non-removable, replace the cell itself.
- The Aqua Trol® works best with approximately 3200 ppm salt, which is roughly equivalent to a teaspoon per gallon.
If the salt reading on the SCG is off by a margin greater than 400 ppm, there’s nothing to do. The system can generate chlorine using a broad range of salt concentrations from 1200 PPM to 8000 PPM and can control and schedule a Hayward Variable Speed (VSP) pump using the internal RS-485 connection, a Pentair.
📹 How To: Recalibrate the Salt Level on a Hayward Aqua Rite
Occasionally the salt level on the Hayward Aqua Rite may not match the actual salt level of the pool. If the salt cell is clean but the …
📹 How to perform a Salt Reading Calibration on your Hayward Aquarite System
This video is a How-To on re-calibrating your salt readings on your Hayward Aquarite System.
In case anyone is still perusal this, I tried doing this many times with my system, but I can’t make it work. I’ve tested my salt level with Taylor test kit and get 3000 ppm. The display on my Aquarite says 2700. This procedure has no effect on the display. It always ends up reading 2700. Moreover, I’ve been to another site, where he says that the system can’t be calibrated. I thought I’d mention that in case anyone else tries this method and fails
Make sure you control box is set to the correct t- value before trying this. They come set to 15 by default so if you have a 9 series cell this will not work. I learned this the hard way. Like others in the comments my testing strips/digital reader was showing 3700 and my box 2700. Once I changed my t-value to 9 it worked fine.
My salt cell and low salt lights are solid. I have plenty of salt and my salt cell is producing chlorine. Recalibrating hasn’t worked, because the Aquarite 900 isn’t recognizing the correct amount of salt. I’m skeptical it’s an issue with the cell, because it is producing chlorine. I’m stuck in a loop.
Turn on the Hayward Aqua Rite,the instant salt level on the Hayward Aqua Rite is 3900ppm then turn off and waiting 15 seconds and turn on, the instant salt level change to 2500ppm, then restart the Hayward Aqua Rite,the salt level change to 3900 again.Always go back and forth 3900,2500;I don‘t know what’s the problem.
I have a T-15 cell and the control box is set to t-15. The salt strips read between 2100-2500 but the control box displays 3800 ppm. Followed the instructions but the calibration only went down as far as 3700. I’m guessing the strips aren’t great. The cell is relatively new and was replaced last year in 2021. Thoughts anyone?