A step by step video showing how to install the Hayward CL220 Off-Line Automatic Pool/Spa Chemical Feeder Chlorinator Link to where I bought mine: amzn.to/q5upj0 Background music courtesy: www.danosongs.com
UP VOTE!!! I mean isn't that one of the more important aspects of the installation that this video got completely backwards? At a minimum the guy should put a note in the description!
With your excellent video and box instructions, my chlorinator is up and running within half an hour. I also insulated my black hoses with insulation tubing since Florida’s heat, humidity and wild animals can take a toll on those tubes. Thank you.
As is way too often the case, the instructions that came with the unit were horrible. I found your video, watched it three or four times to make sure that I had everything right, and went ahead and did the install. Work perfectly. Many thanks!
This. The check valve and Inlet assembly are not shown properly at all. They even have the same damn reference letters which makes no sense. I have 2 220Ds written and no CV, but they are clearly different. Photo is garbage quality too.
This was helpful. I was trying to figure out which of these small black pvc hoses went to the pipe before the filter and which one goes to the pipe after the filter and heater. This video answered my question.
Your setup looks SO MUCH like the one I bought with my house, I thought this was my pump! I see where the video was recorded in 2011. It's 2020 now and, Hayward must have received a lot of gripes about IN and OUT because they are clearly embossed on each port. That was why I checked this video because, I didn't want to blindly trust the previous installation and got confused about IN and OUT. Obviously, while installing it, I did blindly trust and don't recommend it. Great video. Thank you. To be clear the INPUT is the one with the dial over it. The OUTPUT is the "back" of the unit.
my pleasure. i bought one and couldn't find an install video anywhere, so i just made my own. i was hoping it would help others out. glad you liked it.
Just wanted to say how absolutely wonderful it was to happen upon this video of how to install the Haward CL220. I was in a hurry at the time and found your instructions quite thorough and to the point. It wasn't full of unnecessary verbiages or shots of you. I'm sure you're a nice looking man but all I needed at that moment was exactly what you delivered, instructions on how to install my new chlorinator. Great job, excellent!
One precaution/deviation from the Hayward installation instructions is to put a small in-line filter ahead of the chlorine feeder, like the ones they sell at Home Depot for drip irrigation systems. Since the feed water to the chlorine feeder is raw (unfiltered, because the tap is ahead of the main filter) from the pump, waterborne debris can plug up the narrow passages in the CL220.
You say to screw the check valve on to the inlet which is incorrect however you do install the check valve on the outlet In the video just to let people know that a check valve on the front inlet will not let water through It must be installed on the outlet
Thank you for this video enough though it is from 2011. It is still relevant. I purchase an automatic cholorinator last week and the direction alone just wasn't enough for me to put it together and get it installed. Your video was exactly what needed to get the job done. I am also glad you advised to also read the instructions because their was one deviation in the instuctions. My instructions require the Check Valve to be threaded into the outlet port. So everyone that follows me please read the instructions and use the video to help you visualize the instulation.
We just replaced our 220 w/brand new one as we weren't getting a good chlorine reading after it ran for several days. We installed new one yesterday, but now the new one isn't giving enough of a reading after 24 hrs running on full. Will check to see if wrong check value is in the inlet port. Your video reminded me that we had check valves reversed when the first 220 was installed.The instructions could be better; maybe big bold print re which check value goes where! Tiny, but impt detail! Tks!
The drilling for and installing of the piece and attachment of the tubeing to it was excellent. Now if you would have shown which hose went to wich side of the chlorinator and explained why it would have been a better video.
Thanks for the video... just wanted to check with you.. I just moved into a home with a pool, and i'm a noob. My pool isn't getting any chlorine. The water inside keeps dropping to nothing, and dries out. I believe when i first filled it, it was full of water. Ever since, I hired someone to open the pool and they replaced the pump. I wonder if I might be leaking water, or perhaps the intake is clogged with the tape, or other material.
Thank you for video. If i understand my kit, you installed the check valve (with ball in it) to outlet port. The one without a ball is called the inlet valve in my kit. The side with the dial is where water flows in. This is what it looks like in the video. Is this correct?
John M The plug that has the little ball inside needs to go on the outlet side. The video shows the correct side but he says "inlet" when he should say outlet.
After a week or playing with dial and dropping chlorine levels, I checked and had the BALL CHECK on the IN......should have read down in the comments. Switched and all is good. Thanks for the video.
most filter systems are on a timer. the chlorinator will add chlorine whenever the filter is on. it has a dial on it that will control how much chlorine it releases...you have to monitor your chlorine levels and adjust the dial accordingly.
Hello i have a question. I have a chlorinator. water can come in/out from the top and bottom. The valve is located closer to the bottom flow. I dont see any in and out, so would the water come in from the top and out to the pool from the bottom? or vise versa? Thanks for any responses.
Just installed the chlorinator and noticing a small drip from the compressor nut on the outlet side screwed into the check valve. I did tighten it with a wrench, but wondering if I overtightened. Any thoughts?
The in side goes to where the water comes out of the pool. The out line goes to where the pool water returns to the pool after it passes through the filter. Sorry you did mention this in the video after watching again.
lol! my hubby insists install is correct so now wonder if new chlorine is not so great; we order from same pool co each year (online) but they changed their supplier to Blue Wave. Same 3" tri-chor pucks but I've heard that not all pucks are the same. These dissolved in 3 days (6 pucks) w/chlorinator at full. But still no big reading.Pale yellow reading. But 2 ppm after 1 min. Dip sticks say same. Just not sure what's up this year. (all other readings are good)
Thanks for the video. I followed it to install mine but I am not sure if it's working. After a week of use about 8+ hours a day, my tablets have not dissolved much, if any. I turned off and opened the cap and water wasn't all the way up, which maybe OK. Any ideas on how to check its operation?
Actually, I think I found the solution as mine seems to be working much better now. The tablets are dissolving and I have proper chlorine level - which is possible only if it is working properly. Check your inlet and outlet plugs on the chlorinator. The plug that has the little ball inside needs to go on the outlet side. That is so that the chlorinator can push the water out as it gets filled but not let water come back in. I think when I had it on the inlet side, some water made it into the chlorinator but not enough to dissolve and push it out the other side. I am also keeping about 6 tablets at a time and I have the level set to one or two notches towards high, from the middle. Hope it helps.
Depending. Installing Inline instead of offline affects the efficiency of your pump and also slows the flow rate on your pool which is important especially if you have a heater.
i'm guessing replacing one is easier because you don't have to drill? i can't get the top off mine and it is over flowing! shouldn't you lubricate the lid first?
I have a question. Is it allowed to put on chlor tablets or I can put so called 3 in 1 tablets I.e chlor with algicid and floculant. Some literature say that Such multifunction tablets can cause an explosion
Replaced feeder. New one worked well at first, but reading went from 2 ppm to 0 in a few days with dial set to #4 where we always had old one to maintain a 1ppm reading. Today no chlorine reading! Checked feeder & it had plenty of partly dissolved pucks. Turned feeder dial back up to "full". As I turned the dial, there was a loud "swoosh" & chlorine is entering the pool again. Seem to be clogging issue, so clogs at will. Hayward has NO phone # so emailed them. Using 3" Blue Wave Tri-chlor. Help!
@summerproject92 sorry, I'm not a "pool guy", that was my pool and I only have the one ;-) It sounds like you need the CL110ABG for flexible lines, but I can't seem to find a manual online...not even sure hayward makes those anymore (they don't list it on their website)...
Is this system practical for an inground spa? Since it has a 2 HP pump and a huge filter we only need to run it for about 1/2 hour a day but it will run much longer when being used. Most days 1/2 hour but some days 2 or 3 hours.
that's very possible. funny story, this year when leslies came to open my pool, there were some leaks in the plumbing (not where i drilled, around the joints) so they replaced all of it...and when they re-installed that chlorinator they did it backwards! i couldn't figure out why i had no chlorine in the pool for like a week.
It is my understanding that the pump is what forces the water through the chlorinator. That being said, it would have to be installed after the pump to force water through the chlorinator. Installation before the pump would, IMHO, render the unit useless, as there would be zero flow (or back flow).
hi i think this might be a silly question. i don't have the pool yet just waiting for the permit. i don't have the chlorinator on the package which i think we are going to add chlorine manually through those floating thing on the water. my neighbor said his pool does not need any chemical..i don't really understand i assume he has the auto feeder...so if you have the auto chlorinator does it mean your pool will adjust its chemical automatically and the feeder will dispense chlorine when needed? it does not need any testing of the water?
You need to understand that the auto chlorinator doesn't deteriorate your liner as fast as the floating thin in the water. Auto chlorinator ads life to your liner. Chlorine is harsh in concentrated form on the liner.
You’re showing the out and in connections reversed. I followed your video and ended up with a green pool as no water could get through. The in valve is under the dial and is clearly marked “in”. You’ve inverted them.
There is only one Check Valve and it must be on the correct side. Read the documenting provided. The Check Valve has a dot on it and will make a clicking sound when shaken. The Check Valve is installed on the Inlet side of the Chlorinator. That is the side with the control knob.
Your voice over calls the IN port the OUT port and vice versa. Please check your device before folowing this video as it is wrong. The IN port is where the dial is. The OUT port obviously the other side. The housing also has a flow arrow. WRONG!
You reversed the location of INLET and OUTLET ports. The INLET is below the knob. This is a major mistake and I am surprised that you did not correct it. Obviously you dont care.
In line connector was inverted with the back flow valve in your video. Back flow valve goes in « out » and the other connector goes in the « in ».
UP VOTE!!! I mean isn't that one of the more important aspects of the installation that this video got completely backwards? At a minimum the guy should put a note in the description!
Wow thanks this was super important!
With your excellent video and box instructions, my chlorinator is up and running within half an hour. I also insulated my black hoses with insulation tubing since Florida’s heat, humidity and wild animals can take a toll on those tubes. Thank you.
As is way too often the case, the instructions that came with the unit were horrible. I found your video, watched it three or four times to make sure that I had everything right, and went ahead and did the install. Work perfectly. Many thanks!
This. The check valve and Inlet assembly are not shown properly at all. They even have the same damn reference letters which makes no sense. I have 2 220Ds written and no CV, but they are clearly different. Photo is garbage quality too.
This was helpful. I was trying to figure out which of these small black pvc hoses went to the pipe before the filter and which one goes to the pipe after the filter and heater. This video answered my question.
Your setup looks SO MUCH like the one I bought with my house, I thought this was my pump! I see where the video was recorded in 2011. It's 2020 now and, Hayward must have received a lot of gripes about IN and OUT because they are clearly embossed on each port. That was why I checked this video because, I didn't want to blindly trust the previous installation and got confused about IN and OUT. Obviously, while installing it, I did blindly trust and don't recommend it. Great video. Thank you. To be clear the INPUT is the one with the dial over it. The OUTPUT is the "back" of the unit.
my pleasure. i bought one and couldn't find an install video anywhere, so i just made my own. i was hoping it would help others out. glad you liked it.
Just wanted to say how absolutely wonderful it was to happen upon this video of how to install the Haward CL220. I was in a hurry at the time and found your instructions quite thorough and to the point. It wasn't full of unnecessary verbiages or shots of you. I'm sure you're a nice looking man but all I needed at that moment was exactly what you delivered, instructions on how to install my new chlorinator. Great job, excellent!
One precaution/deviation from the Hayward installation instructions is to put a small in-line filter ahead of the chlorine feeder, like the ones they sell at Home Depot for drip irrigation systems.
Since the feed water to the chlorine feeder is raw (unfiltered, because the tap is ahead of the main filter) from the pump, waterborne debris can plug up the narrow passages in the CL220.
Why wouldn't you just install it after the filter?
It is recommended after the filter, not sure exactly why, but there is also usually a pre-filter in the pump that should prevent large particulate
You say to screw the check valve on to the inlet which is incorrect however you do install the check valve on the outlet In the video just to let people know that a check valve on the front inlet will not let water through It must be installed on the outlet
Michael Baldonieri whoops, yep, thanks for the clarification!
Thank you for this video enough though it is from 2011. It is still relevant. I purchase an automatic cholorinator last week and the direction alone just wasn't enough for me to put it together and get it installed. Your video was exactly what needed to get the job done. I am also glad you advised to also read the instructions because their was one deviation in the instuctions. My instructions require the Check Valve to be threaded into the outlet port. So everyone that follows me please read the instructions and use the video to help you visualize the instulation.
GOT IT. Water into feeder between the pump and filter. Chlorine water return to pool after the filter. Please send me a thumbs up if this is correct.
Thanks for the quick video. It's quite simple to install.
We just replaced our 220 w/brand new one as we weren't getting a good chlorine reading after it ran for several days. We installed new one yesterday, but now the new one isn't giving enough of a reading after 24 hrs running on full. Will check to see if wrong check value is in the inlet port. Your video reminded me that we had check valves reversed when the first 220 was installed.The instructions could be better; maybe big bold print re which check value goes where! Tiny, but impt detail! Tks!
The drilling for and installing of the piece and attachment of the tubeing to it was excellent. Now if you would have shown which hose went to wich side of the chlorinator and explained why it would have been a better video.
Thanks for the video... just wanted to check with you.. I just moved into a home with a pool, and i'm a noob. My pool isn't getting any chlorine. The water inside keeps dropping to nothing, and dries out. I believe when i first filled it, it was full of water. Ever since, I hired someone to open the pool and they replaced the pump. I wonder if I might be leaking water, or perhaps the intake is clogged with the tape, or other material.
Does this Chlorine Feeder only work with liquid chlorine or is there an Automatic Chlorine Feeder that would work with granules?
Can I hook this up to my intex above ground pool?
Thank you for video. If i understand my kit, you installed the check valve (with ball in it) to outlet port. The one without a ball is called the inlet valve in my kit. The side with the dial is where water flows in. This is what it looks like in the video. Is this correct?
John M The plug that has the little ball inside needs to go on the outlet side. The video shows the correct side but he says "inlet" when he should say outlet.
same point, he reversed it!
Thank you, this confused me. Booklet was garbage. Shame on Hayward being the largest company for this and making garbage instructions.
After a week or playing with dial and dropping chlorine levels, I checked and had the BALL CHECK on the IN......should have read down in the comments. Switched and all is good. Thanks for the video.
Thanks. The manual that comes with my chlorinater reads like bad stereo instructions, had to check.
Thanks. I saw the cholorinators in the store and will definitely install now that I saw how easy it is.
Edwin Van der Jagt glad i could help!
most filter systems are on a timer. the chlorinator will add chlorine whenever the filter is on. it has a dial on it that will control how much chlorine it releases...you have to monitor your chlorine levels and adjust the dial accordingly.
Awesome Video! One question I have. I use stingy stix or as they call them today Bio- Guard Silkguard Complete Sticks. Can I use them in this feeder?
Hello i have a question. I have a chlorinator. water can come in/out from the top and bottom. The valve is located closer to the bottom flow. I dont see any in and out, so would the water come in from the top and out to the pool from the bottom? or vise versa? Thanks for any responses.
Just installed the chlorinator and noticing a small drip from the compressor nut on the outlet side screwed into the check valve. I did tighten it with a wrench, but wondering if I overtightened. Any thoughts?
you don't say which lines go in/out. thats what i came here for because after running mine for a few days the tablets are not worn down.
The in side goes to where the water comes out of the pool. The out line goes to where the pool water returns to the pool after it passes through the filter. Sorry you did mention this in the video after watching again.
Super helpful. Thanks!
lol! my hubby insists install is correct so now wonder if new chlorine is not so great; we order from same pool co each year (online) but they changed their supplier to Blue Wave. Same 3" tri-chor pucks but I've heard that not all pucks are the same. These dissolved in 3 days (6 pucks) w/chlorinator at full. But still no big reading.Pale yellow reading. But 2 ppm after 1 min. Dip sticks say same. Just not sure what's up this year. (all other readings are good)
The inlet on my same unit is in the other side. Inlet is where the dial indicator is,
Thanks for the video. I followed it to install mine but I am not sure if it's working. After a week of use about 8+ hours a day, my tablets have not dissolved much, if any. I turned off and opened the cap and water wasn't all the way up, which maybe OK. Any ideas on how to check its operation?
soak000 I have that problem with my 1 yr old chlorinator. Did you find a solution?
Actually, I think I found the solution as mine seems to be working much better now. The tablets are dissolving and I have proper chlorine level - which is possible only if it is working properly.
Check your inlet and outlet plugs on the chlorinator. The plug that has the little ball inside needs to go on the outlet side. That is so that the chlorinator can push the water out as it gets filled but not let water come back in. I think when I had it on the inlet side, some water made it into the chlorinator but not enough to dissolve and push it out the other side.
I am also keeping about 6 tablets at a time and I have the level set to one or two notches towards high, from the middle.
Hope it helps.
+Dalton Bengal
I would think that u can't compare this install with installing the whole chlorinator on the actual pool pipes
Depending. Installing Inline instead of offline affects the efficiency of your pump and also slows the flow rate on your pool which is important especially if you have a heater.
i'm guessing replacing one is easier because you don't have to drill? i can't get the top off mine and it is over flowing! shouldn't you lubricate the lid first?
I have a question. Is it allowed to put on chlor tablets or I can put so called 3 in 1 tablets I.e chlor with algicid and floculant. Some literature say that Such multifunction tablets can cause an explosion
Replaced feeder. New one worked well at first, but reading went from 2 ppm to 0 in a few days with dial set to #4 where we always had old one to maintain a 1ppm reading. Today no chlorine reading! Checked feeder & it had plenty of partly dissolved pucks. Turned feeder dial back up to "full". As I turned the dial, there was a loud "swoosh" & chlorine is entering the pool again. Seem to be clogging issue, so clogs at will. Hayward has NO phone # so emailed them. Using 3" Blue Wave Tri-chlor. Help!
Hi, How has the chlorinator been working for you? Do you have anymore info on it?
@summerproject92 sorry, I'm not a "pool guy", that was my pool and I only have the one ;-) It sounds like you need the CL110ABG for flexible lines, but I can't seem to find a manual online...not even sure hayward makes those anymore (they don't list it on their website)...
Is this system practical for an inground spa? Since it has a 2 HP pump and a huge filter we only need to run it for about 1/2 hour a day but it will run much longer when being used. Most days 1/2 hour but some days 2 or 3 hours.
that's very possible. funny story, this year when leslies came to open my pool, there were some leaks in the plumbing (not where i drilled, around the joints) so they replaced all of it...and when they re-installed that chlorinator they did it backwards! i couldn't figure out why i had no chlorine in the pool for like a week.
Where in the system does the inlet go? Not on the feeder but on the pump system? Do both the in and out go on the pressure side of the plumbing or ??
It is my understanding that the pump is what forces the water through the chlorinator. That being said, it would have to be installed after the pump to force water through the chlorinator. Installation before the pump would, IMHO, render the unit useless, as there would be zero flow (or back flow).
how long does it take for the tablets to drain? to refill again? thanks
idk, you know?
The inlet is the side with the dial on it.
Dude, where have you been?
There's a flow arrow on the bottom of the chlorinator , it faces towards the pool obviously .. am I right ??😕
Frankie Acky yep!
waltpsu thanks so much. It was installed backwards by someone else. I noticed it and turned it around yesterday...
hi i think this might be a silly question. i don't have the pool yet just waiting for the permit. i don't have the chlorinator on the package which i think we are going to add chlorine manually through those floating thing on the water. my neighbor said his pool does not need any chemical..i don't really understand i assume he has the auto feeder...so if you have the auto chlorinator does it mean your pool will adjust its chemical automatically and the feeder will dispense chlorine when needed? it does not need any testing of the water?
No. It is not self-regulating. Test your chemicals daily and adjust the knob as needed. Refill every few weeks.
You need to understand that the auto chlorinator doesn't deteriorate your liner as fast as the floating thin in the water. Auto chlorinator ads life to your liner. Chlorine is harsh in concentrated form on the liner.
Thank you very much! Very helpful video!
Good job .thanks for sharing
what are the numbers for on the side
Awesome, thanks a lot!
You’re showing the out and in connections reversed. I followed your video and ended up with a green pool as no water could get through. The in valve is under the dial and is clearly marked “in”. You’ve inverted them.
There is only one Check Valve and it must be on the correct side. Read the documenting provided. The Check Valve has a dot on it and will make a clicking sound when shaken. The Check Valve is installed on the Inlet side of the Chlorinator. That is the side with the control knob.
The first reference to the placement of the check valve is WRONG! The check valve goes on the outlet side NOT the inlet side.
My current chlorinator isn’t connected this way. It’s directly connected in the pvc pipe....I may need a plumber...
Joe Mug you have an “in-line” feeder this is for an “offline” feeder.
Good night, I need some help
The lid will leak, and the tubing will crack. Keep these things in mind, everyone.
@pokerrus78 i've been around! i've been lurking instead of posting...takes much less time ;-)
you should google "hayward cl 100 user manual" and see what it says
Your voice over calls the IN port the OUT port and vice versa. Please check your device before folowing this video as it is wrong. The IN port is where the dial is. The OUT port obviously the other side. The housing also has a flow arrow. WRONG!
You reversed the location of INLET and OUTLET ports. The INLET is below the knob. This is a major mistake and I am surprised that you did not correct it. Obviously you dont care.
The music is drowning out your speech!!
nope