Zodiac R0503000 Salt Cell Replacement Kit Review, Install & Cleaning
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Review of the Zodiac R0503000 Cell Replacement Kit for Zodiac Nature2 Fusion FSOFT1400 Water Sanitizer
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I’ve completely disassembled my last Zodiac cell to see how it’s put together and I think it would actually be best to completely submerge the prongs when cleaning to ensure you get the calcium buildup just inside the top housing. There aren’t any electronic or delicate parts inside the top housing that you can damage. Calcium buildup there eventually causes the middle prong to break, rendering the unit useless. I’m on my 5th cell in 12 years and it’s always the same point of failure.
That's great insight, spoken by a man with experience! My pool guy told me not to expose the prongs to the chemicals, but I'm going to lean into your idea instead. What you're saying seems reasonable. Thank you for sharing, and I'm sorry you've gone through so many of these in 12 years. Do you have any guesses as to why the failures are so frequent? Do you replace the Natur2 cartridge regularly? I wonder if using that mineral cartridge would cut down on the chemicals, maybe cut down on the % you have to run your chlorinator, possibly that would help. Also, what part of the country do you live in. I often hear that draining your pool and filling it with fresh water is a key way to lower PH and calcium levels...that naturally happens when it rains a lot. If you're in a dryer climate, and that doesn't happen naturally, maybe that's a contributing factor... I'm obviously just guessing. Thank you for your comment. Very insightful, and very helpful!
Thanks for making this video. I was looking for this the last couple years. I had to use the acid/water in a bucket, got them brand new looking. One of my units has service error codes of 172, 185, 186. So replacing the Salt Cell Flow & Salinity Sensor this weekend.
You're welcome. I hope it goes without a hitch!
Great video, just one thing the manual says the acid bath should be 10-1 ratio not 50-50, do you think 10-1 would be strong enough to clean?
Thank you! So interestingly, my pool guy actually says 2 parts acid to 1 part water. I've dialed it back to half and half, and now you're reading 10 to 1. I think start at 10 to 1, but don't be afraid to dial it up as needed. I'm not a pool pro but I think the bigger issue is the time in the solution. So just get the job done as quickly as possible and then rinse it off with fresh water. Leaving it in any mixture for longer than is needed is likely our biggest danger. You'll see the calcium bubbling off, if it's not bubbling, add acid! Thanks again for the comment. Great question!
@@FamilyFirstProductReviews Thanks to your video I was able to pull the cell, but I have to be honest it just was not that dirty and I have never cleaned it and we are in the beginning of our third season. I cut the top off one of my acid jugs and filled it about 3/4 with water and added 12 oz of acid (10-1), I set the cell in there and it bubbled for about 5 minutes, pulled it out and rinsed it. Actually really easy, and while I don't know if it helped it is nice knowing how it is done and I will likely do it every year when we open up.
That’s awesome! Way to go! One thing I would add, mine is never very dirty. Often I just gently push away the calcium and avoids the acid bath altogether. Too many acid baths will put extra wear and tear on the unit, and since they are so expensive, keep it clean but use the acid as little as possible. I’m going to dilute even more now that you’ve had success. Thanks!
How would you test it to see if it works
You would see an overnight rise in your chlorine levels, and certainly in two or three days. I think I would take a pool water sample into my local pool store and have them run all the numbers, then I'd take a second sample after a day or two with the new salt cell. Good question! Hope that helps!
I run a compost system and my water source test shows I have high salt. . Will this do the trick in removing the high salts out of my water source. Would this also be good for chlorine rwmoval. Thanks .
I would think not. This unit is designed to convert salt into chlorine, so it might help with the high salt, but you would only be creating alot more chlorine. I would go in a different direction.
How long do you let it soak?
The calcium will start to sizzle away, you might softly help it along with a screwdriver or something similar (I prefer something plastic) just don't damage the metal in any way. If in doubt, just let the acid work. Mine doesn't take 15 minutes, I try for as little time as possible. My pool guy told me originally not to go over 15-20 minutes. The longer you go, you're limiting the life of the salt cell. That said, I'm trying to get it done in far less time, but it all depends on the amount of calcium buildup you have. I hope that helps!
I found your video very helpful. Performed this cleaning and still get error 123. Is the cell bad or is it likely something else. It’s only 1.5 years old. I guess I’ll be calling for warranty service.
@@robw1150 I think you’ve done what you can do. It really should last a lot longer than 1.5 years. I would definitely call the company, as you’ve done, if they’re not helpful I would go to the most family owned pool supply company in your area and talk with them. Of course, also google that error, but I assume you already did that. I’m sorry I can’t help any more than this. I’d be in the exact same boat as you are. I think you’re on the right track. My gut says the unit is still good.