Automatic Chlorinator

[aylad]

It's also possible that you just have a higher chlorine demand in your pool right now that is consuming the chlorine as fast as the pucks dissolve. Try shocking your pool using plain, unscented bleach, and then see if the pucks keep up better.

As noted above, keep an eye on your pH and CYA levels-you don't want them to get out of hand.


Janet

[LexPlayer]

Thanks for the replies.

However, the problem is that the pucks are UNDISSOLVED in the automatic feeder. It appears that there is no "flow" from the chlorinator into water return line. The dial is set to maximum, but the CL levels never rise.

I guess these automatic chlorinators work, but I just haven't figured it out.

[aylad]

Ah, I get it. What model do you have? There are a few that are notorious for having valve problems.

In my inline chlorinator, it takes about 10 days for 6 tabs to fully dissolve, with mine set only halfway to the 1. I keep it very, very low because it's used to raise my CYA in a controlled manner.

Janet

[RavenNS]

Hmm,
I'm a newbie so this is a consumer diagnosis...

Is the pump running?
is there water in the chlorinator...?
does the water exit the chlorinator...?
if you put a puck in the pool skimmer basket, does it disolve...?

assuming the pool is chemically balanced, then either chlorinator isn't getting water flow or smething is "wrong" with the pucks

just my opinion, I'm sure you could get a real diagnosis from someone with stature....

[pinkivory_99]

Lexplayer
Some inline chlorinators have a checkvalve in the bottom of them. These checkvalves will plug up with the residue from the pucks. The chlorinator has to be removed and the check valve replaced. Most inline chlorinators have a pin that hold it in place and them it screws off. Hope this helps.