How To Replace an AquaRite Turbo Cell

This guide will show you how to replace a Hayward AquaRite Salt Cell. A salt chlorine generator cell will last about 4 -5 years before it has to be replaced. This guide describes how to replace a GLX-Cell-15-W Turbo Cell in a Aqua-Rite Electronic Chlorine Generator. If you are replacing an existing GLX-Cell-15-W chlorinator cell, as we are showing here, no re-configuration of the digital controller is necessary. Note: Earlier versions of this cell were identified as T-Cell-15. Click here to view the Aquarite Turbo Cells.

Things You’ll Need

Step 1

Step 1 image

Your first step in replacing the Turbo Cell is to turn off the power to the pump and Chlorine Salt Generator. Ideally this should be done at the circuit breaker. The controller display should go blank.

Step 2

Step 2 image

Next relieve the water pressure at the relief valve usually on top of your pool filter.

Step 3

Step 3 image

Unscrew the two unions on either side of the AquaRite Turbo Cell.

Step 4

Step 4 image

Pull the AquaRite Turbo Cell out from the piping.

Click here to view the Aquarite Turbo Cells.

Step 5

Step 5 image

Pull the plug form the AquaRite Turbo Cell out of the lower corner of the digital controller.

Step 6

Step 6 image

Inspect the union O-rings for any wear and replace them as necessary. Apply a thin coat of lubricant on the O-rings.

Click here to view Magic Lube O ring lubricant.

Step 7

Step 7 image

Place the replacment Aquarite Turbo Cell into the piping and screw the unions back onto the ends of the new cell. Hand tightening these unions is adequate. The cell can be positioned either way. In fact, the manufacturer recommends that you reverse the cell every time you clean it to extend the life of the cell.

Step 8

Step 8 image

Plug the other end of the power cord into the lower corner of the controller.

Step 9

Step 9 image

Turn power back on to the pool pump and salt chlorine generator. The controller should light up and the pool pump should operate.

Step 10

Step 10 image

Any air in the piping should be coming out of the open relief valve. When water starts to spray out of the relief valve, shut the valve off.

Click here to view the Aquarite Turbo Cells.

Step 11

Step 11 image

After a couple of minutes, the controller display will show a salt value of between 2700 and 3400 and the "Power" and "Generating" LEDs should be illuminated.

Click here to view test kits.

Related to

Articles in this section