This guide describes the Display Readings on a Hayward Aqua Rite Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) and links you to a series of guides that tell you have to adjust or recalibrate some of these values including: Average Salt Level; Units of Measure, Cell Size, and Inspect Cell Timer Value.
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Mike S Posted: 9/10/2021
I have a Hayward Aqualite t-9 SCG. Salt generator is 2 years old and recently cleaned. Check salt level light (solid) comes on. Instant salt reads 300….not the 3000+ required. Salt level has been tested to be around 3000 range. Have tried to recalibrate instant salt yet reading with (-) in front of it never changes from 300. Replaced main mother board and salt sensor Still getting same issue after several days of running. Any help would be much appreciated.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 9/13/2021
Have you checked if your control is set to display US Standard or Metric? How to Change the Units of Measurement on an Aqua Rite SCGReply
Mike S Posted: 9/13/2021
Thank you for your response! Yes, I did try that. I changed the U of M and still get an incorrect reading. T-9 cell is set correctly along with 1.59 software version and AL-0.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 9/14/2021
The two most likely suspects are the Main PCB or the cell. Because you have already replaced the board, I'd say the cell is bad. You can rule out the board by checking the amperage in both polarities. To do this, press the diagnostics button three times. This should bring up the amperage. Write that number down. To switch the polarity, move the main switch from Auto to Off and back to Auto. That will give you the amperage in the second polarity. If either one of those readings is 0, the board needs to be replaced.Reply
Mike S Posted: 9/13/2021
Yes, I did try that yet salt reading did not change.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 9/14/2021
The two most likely suspects are the Main PCB or the cell. Because you have already replaced the board, I'd say the cell is bad. You can rule out the board by checking the amperage in both polarities. To do this, press the diagnostics button three times. This should bring up the amperage. Write that number down. To switch the polarity, move the main switch from Auto to Off and back to Auto. That will give you the amperage in the second polarity. If either one of those readings is 0, the board needs to be replaced.Reply
Terresa Scott Posted: 8/19/2021
My cell is a TCELL940-W and my system is running version 1.59. After a power outage, I was getting no chlorine and the "check salt" and "check cell" lights were both on. The instant salt reading kept saying 700 when the actual salt reading, verified 3 ways, is 3000. What is the appropriate t setting, t3, t5, t9, or t15?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/20/2021
Which cell size do you have? The answer would be the one you'd choose. If you have a T15 cell, pick the T15, and so on.Reply
Todd Posted: 8/3/2021
My display says "cold" instead of the salt level. The water temperature is over 89? however. The first number that appears when I push the diagnostics button is 0. What could cause this issue?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/4/2021
The water temperature sensor is in the cell, you can try cleaning the TurboCell and if that doesn't clear the error you will need to replace the cell.Reply
James G McAnulty Posted: 7/29/2021
When I press the diagnostic button 9 times the LCD does not display the average salt reading (default display). If the diagnostic button is not pushed pushed for 30 seconds the display does not revert back to the average salt reading (default display). Help with this would be very much appreciated. Thank you.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/3/2021
Have you tried recalibrating the average salt level? Have you recently replaced the cell or added new salt? What are the cell's voltage and amperage readings in the diagnostic menu?Reply
Richard Posted: 7/27/2021
The last ice film on the display got damaged after replacement PCB board . Now most of the data is gone on the display?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 7/30/2021
If the screen is damaged, then you need to replace the whole AquaRite display board - GLX-PCB-DSP or you need to get out the soldering iron to install a new LCD screen.Reply
Barry Posted: 5/23/2021
Brand new install no salt in pool yet but the average salt level shows 2800. Instant salt level is 0. Also I do not have the number 8 diagnostic which shows what chlorinator cell I should have. It is a T5 but i don't have the option to check from the control box.. Model W3AQ-TROL-RJ- TL.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 6/4/2021
Are you waiting for the instant salt level to stabilize after you bring it up? From Hayward's troubleshooting guide, "Press the ‘Diagnostics’ button 5 times, this will bring up the instant salt reading. The instant salt reading will start as -0. It will then fluctuate. Wait for the number to stabilize."This guide is not going to be completely applicable to your unit as this is for an AquaRite and you have an AquaTrol.Reply
Sal Posted: 5/12/2021
Does the aqua rite unit, depending on the output percentage, shut the cell on and off , or just raise or lower the voltage to generate the percentage set. I have a t-3 that I checked and noticed the voltage at 0 then I turned the knob higher and the cell clicked on.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 5/13/2021
I believe the voltage is cut in between periods of chlorination. When you turned the cell up, what was the cell's voltage reading?Reply
Nicholas Posted: 4/12/2021
What is the ideal salt level supposed to be? I am 3100.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 4/16/2021
The AquaRite manual lists 3200 ppm as the ideal salt level.Reply
Rich Posted: 4/10/2021
How do I change the display from Metric to English unitsReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 4/16/2021
That procedure can be found here: How to Change the Units of Measurement on an Aqua Rite SCGReply
Mike Posted: 2/7/2021
My diagnostic light does not light up.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 2/8/2021
There is no diagnostic light; there is a diagnostic button. Are you referring to either the No Flow, Check Salt, High Salt, or Inspect cell lights? If the cell is making chlorine and those lights aren't flashing then there isn't an issue.Reply
Maury Hull Posted: 2/1/2021
My output % display does not match the dial number. For example, to get the output to 65, the dial has to be turned up to 90. I can set the display at 60 and a few days later it will read something different. Is there a fix?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 2/4/2021
The display board likely needs to be replaced. Before you do that, have you made sure the knob isn't loose?If you need it, the AquaRite display board can be found here: Hayward AquaRite Display PCB (OEM) - GLX-PCB-DSPReply
Leighanne Cox Posted: 12/12/2020
My salt level reading said cold this morning...how do I get it back to tell me what the salt level is?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 12/14/2020
You can try resetting or recalibrating the cell to see if it will provide a reading before it shows COLD again. Or you can test the water using salt test strips to determine the pool's salinity level.Or wait until it warms up again so the cell can turn on and operate normally. If you are in an area where temps stay around 50 degrees Fahrenheit or lower for most of the winter, the salt level is not that vital. Temps below 50-60 degrees pretty much halt algae growth, so there's not much need for chlorine.Reply
Jevon Posted: 8/29/2020
Inspect cell and check salt light is on always ... I changed the cell to the same t-9 made sure the salt level is correct In the pool but the system still won’t recalibrate, it’s giving me a lower reading of 1800 instead of 3400 were the salt level really is. I’ve tried to select cell type but there is no options coming up on the display to select the cell type. Is the board outdated should I replace circuit board next.?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 9/3/2020
How old is your AquaRite control box? The original boxes (up until 2010, I think) only accepted a TCELL15. If you have an older model, your control is not set up to switch cell types or even recognize different cells. In that case, to get the new cell to work, you need to replace the Hayward AquaRite Main PCB (OEM) - GLX-PCB-RITEReply
George Posted: 7/20/2020
Hello, I currently have a Hayward aquarite system in which my T-Cell 9 is failing. Can I upgrade it to the T-Cell 15? in which I can produce more chlorine at less amount of work on the cell? Would this cause a problem? or it's not recommended. thanks for your feedback.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 10/6/2020
Yes, you can upgrade to the TCELL15. You just need to make sure you adjust the cell type in the control panel's settings menu. The cell will have a higher chlorine output, so you won't need to operate the generator at that high of a percentage. At what percentage you will need to run, the cell will vary on chlorine demand.Reply
Cyndee Posted: 6/16/2020
The salt level says 2.5. What does that mean? It was reading low salt and I added 2 bags yesterdayReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 9/2/2020
it appears you have the panel set for grams/Liter and not parts per million (ppm). The salt level that the System is calculating during the chlorination cycle. A "-" symbol is place in front of the number to distinguish it from the Average Salt Level. Measured in ppm or grams/Liter depending on units of measure setting. To change units of measure, see our guide on "How to Change the Units of Measurement on an Aqua Rite SCG"Reply
Kim Posted: 6/28/2019
My output % display does not match the dial number. For example, to get the output to 65, the dial has to be turned up to 90. Is there an easy fix?Reply
Debra Ballard Posted: 6/24/2019
I was getting the message add salt, inspect cell. So my cell was 5 years old so replaced it, still getting the same message. I had the PCB board totally inspected everything is working properly. Any ideas?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 7/3/2019
My first step would have been to test the salinity level at a local pool store to confirm whether or not it is wrong. If the salinity level checks out, makes sure the correct cell type is selected, as that will affect the readings on the display.Reply
Fred Posted: 6/18/2019
The only light on my cell if there power light. Will not generate . Mounted to the return for above ground pools. Anyone got any ideasReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 6/20/2019
The Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Your Hayward Aqua Rite System guide should give you an idea what is ailing your generator.Reply
Dominick Posted: 2/2/2019
Hi, to add to my last comment. When I first press the button to get to the polarity it will stay on zero and not calculate. However, if I start off by switching the auto, off , auto the polarity will count down for both sides. I didn't know if that was normal. It seems like it wants me to switch from auto, off, auto first before it will show a reading other than zero but if I just open the box and go to polarity it will stay at zero. Thank youReply