FLow light is green but the salt indicator keeps blinking red and green for 5 mins then turns solid red indicating low salt. Salt level is at 3600-4000 ppm according to test. My previous 2 year old IC40 just died and fried some fuse connectors in the power center so I went to auto zone replace the fuse holders to a 10amp fuse and got this new ... When I turn it on, the Low flow light is solid red and the top 2 lights (good / low salt) alternate flashing green and red. It seemed like my old one (when it was working correctly) used to do this right when it would start up for a couple of minutes but the salt lights would finally quit alternating. I have a single speed pump and the jets in ...Princeton,NJ. May 22, 2017. #1. Pentair ic40 version 2.02 9/2010. Power, cell, flow are solid green. Salt level low solid red. Pentair manual doesn't indicate what this means especially since cell light is solid green. Reading 3500ppm at both returns, 68F water temp. Inspected cell blades and they are clean and clear.However, since installation about 5 days ago, the red flow light goes on anywhere from 8 to 49 minutes after startup of my pump when it is on low speed (I timed it several times). …91. Livingston, NJ. May 2, 2022. #1. I saw a few old threads on the Intellichlor flow light staying red and so I apologize for starting a new one. In short, we just had the pool opened (we use a company to open and close the pool and I do the servicing in season) and the flow switch on our IC-20 is red though there is plenty of flow.Operating IntelliChlor SCG in Water Temperatures Below 52°F When the IntelliChlor SCG is operated in water temperatures 52°F +/-3°F (11°C +/-1.7°C) and below, the “Cold Water” light will turn RED, indicating that the IntelliChlor SCG is on “Standby” mode to protect the blades (system off, no chlorine production).If the flow light is red, that means the water flow is too low to operate properly. Check for blockages. Also clean your skimmer, pump, and perform a backwash …Pentair Intellichlor IC20, Green cell light is flashing. The green cell light is flashing and the pool has no chlorine. I checked chemistry and everything seems to be in line, except the chlorine and stabilizer. pH 7.4, TA 110, and salt 3000. I added some stabilizer and bleach to shock.2- His pump has to run at about 2,300rpm before his flow light turns green. This one really has me stumped. His red flow light was lit even when the pump was running pretty fast. It turns out he needs to have his pump running at a minimum of 2,300rpm before his flow light turns green. I tested mine this morning and mine turns green at about …May 2, 2022. #1. I saw a few old threads on the Intellichlor flow light staying red and so I apologize for starting a new one. In short, we just had the pool opened (we …FLow light is green but the salt indicator keeps blinking red and green for 5 mins then turns solid red indicating low salt. Salt level is at 3600-4000 ppm according to test. My previous 2 year old IC40 just died and fried some fuse connectors in the power center so I went to auto zone replace the fuse holders to a 10amp fuse and got this new ...The red light is lit continuously for Flow, as is the red light, continuously, for the salt level. No other lights are on. The EZ Touch system says "No Communication / …Nov 25, 2014 · Water tested, confirmed salt level of 3300. No phosphates, as I had to ask for the extra test per Pentair's flow-chart of unhelpfulness. Increased the speed of the pump, even to the highest setting with no change, so I've reset it back to normal. The red light is lit continuously for Flow, as is the red light, continuously, for the salt level. Pentagram IC40 red flow light stays on and green height salt and red low salt alternate flashing constantly ... I have a Pentair Intellichlor IC40 installed May 14 ...CAUTION - The IntelliChlor IC15 Power Supplymust be interconnected with pool pump motor power source. This ensures the IntelliChlor SCG and pool pump will switch on and off together. When the IntelliChlor SCG IC15 is installed in Europe. The IntelliChlor IC15 power supply fuses must ONLY beThe red flow light also indicates that the intelliChlor needs to be serviced or the flow needs to be checked. If the flow light stays red, you should call a pool professional to inspect the cell, impeller, and related plumbing for any blockages or maintenance issues. Lastly, the intelliChlor may need to be adjusted to the correct flow rates ...In the visible light spectrum, the wavelength of red light ranges from 622 to 780 nanometers. Red light has the longest wavelength and the shortest frequency. Violet light, which has the shortest wavelength, is at the other end of the visib...† FLOW light is green † Salt is FLASHING GOOD, GOOD, or CHECK SALT Note: Verify each cell has a green FLOW light, to show that adequate water is flowing …The Intellichlor ic40 salt cell is designed to work for 10000 hours, on average. This means it’ll last you 3 to 5 years easily. If your salt cell is older than that, it will stop producing chlorine. To check the remaining life of your salt cell, press and hold the ‘More’ button on the control panel. The number of lights that flash as a ...Our Intellichlor lights used to have solid lights in the percent output area. Now the green light is wink. I even got my water tested at your stockpile and all which levels are ideal. Please called me for helps in what to make. give you!Recently the IC40 salt level lights began blinking red to green constantly and the flow light stayed red. I replaced the flow sensor (the Pentair sensor had cracks in it) and it would work correctly for a short period of time and then go back to blinking red and green with a red flow light. Could a high salt content (over 4,000) cause that to ...Ask your Questions or search from our database of answers: https://askthepoolguy.com/questions/ask/For all the pool knowledge you're looking for, check out A...3. Apply water flow to the cell manifold. When water flow is present, each cell's FLOW light will go from red (no flow) to green (flow). 4. The GOOD, CHECK SALT and LOW salt lights on each cell will scroll back and forth for two minutes before checking the salt level. If water flow is not present, this two minutes will start over when flow is ...Pentair Pool Quick Link for Parts/Equipment: https://amzn.to/3q6MXmf Here the Pool Girl talks about the Pentair salt cells and what light means what!Ask your...The red flow light is on and there are blinking red and green salt lights. We’ve had the water tested several times. All is good except chlorine level and we are adding shock. Our pool people came out and replaced the flow switch. Went from a 4 wire to a 3 wire. Didn’t fix it.IC40 Intellichlor Showing NO Flow. ncrealestateguy. 9 years ago. My 3 year old Intellichlor salt water generator's flow light is red, which means too little or no flow. But it has plenty of flow. On the inside remote, the status is "OK - No Errors", and it says the salt PPM is zero when it should be about 3000. What is going on? Chlorine. Salt Water Generator. SWG Type. Pentair Intellichlor IC-60. May 29, 2023. #2. That Amazon listing says the following: Three wire switches will work with four wire cells but four wire switches will not work with three wire cells. Return it and get a genuine Pentair assembly with 3 wires.Apr 25, 2021. #6. If you have an IntelliFlo pump, but no automation, you can connect the pump to the SWG power center for the pump to communicate with the cell. If that’s the case, the cell will remain powered while the pump is off and the flow LED should flicker Red. Flow: This light indicates the status of water flowing through the iChlor.Aug 3, 2022 · Linda, It is possible that the flow light is red only because the LED has some issue. If the cell is still making chlorine and the "Cell" light is working as it should, then the cell knows the flow switch status. Try this. With the flow switch jumpered, set the output to 50% and see what the cell light does. My Intellichlor IC40 indicated red flow light (i.e. no flow) even when pump was running and water was coming out of the returns. The salt level lights were flashing red and green (see video). My diagnosis was that the flow indicator was bad, causing the 4 year old cell to stop generating chlorine (a safety measure for when the pump is off). The “No Flow” light indicates that the flow switch is not detecting sufficient water passing through. Check the following: cleaning the cell or the filter ...Saltwater chlorinator flow light is red. I backwashed the system to ensure no blockage and it's still on. Since I - Answered by a verified Pool and Spa Expert ... I have a Pentair Intellichlor IC40 installed May 14, 2010. The salt level indicator lights Both the red and the green do not seem to be operating.Jul 7, 2014. 31,569. Bedford, TX. Feb 9, 2022. #4. S, Once the water temp gets near 52 or so the cold light comes on and the cell shuts off. The cell's temp sensor is part of the Flow Switch assy, which are known to be flaky. You could replace it, but I would not screw with it until the water temp is above 55 degrees on a continual basis.Pentair Intellichlor stabilizer lights. Thread starter mcmary63; Start date Jun 12, 2020; Jump to latest Follow Reply Forums. ... on the intelli the lights that are on are: salt level blinking red and green, flow light is red and the sanitizer is blinkling....please advise. www.troublefreepool.com Reply. Report. K. kevinskii. Gold Supporter ...Intellichlor salt light shows red, low salt, and cell light is off. So its not producing chlorine. But I have added salt and used salt testing kit and it shows salt at 3740ppm. Intellichlor recommends 3400ppm. Intellichlor was acid cleaned a week prior to this occuring. And intellichlor showed good salt until 2 days ago.If this is your issue... reference this video for the fix - https://youtu.be/F7YuuQuMW9cApr 2, 2022 789 Houston, TX Pool Size 10000 Surface Plaster Chlorine Salt Water Generator SWG Type Pentair Intellichlor IC-40Everything went fine except for the salt cell - it's a Pentair Intellichlor, and we have the 'Salt Level' lights blinking between 'Good' and 'Low', and the 'Flow' light as a solid red. Our pool guy said we needed to add salt - we tested the water and it indicated we had about 1600 ppm.Pentair Intellichlor IC-40. Sep 24, 2020. #1. We had a power surge yesterday and it appears it may have impacted my SWG. I received an alert that it had lost communications, however I can still set the output from my phone and see the corresponding change on the cell. The cell shows a red light for flow and the cell …Oct 8, 2020 · I have a pentair intellichlor salt generator model IC40. The salt level light is flashing back & forthe from good to low & the flow light stays on constantly. We had the same trouble last year & a poo … read more Pentair Intellichlor IC-40. Sep 24, 2020. #1. We had a power surge yesterday and it appears it may have impacted my SWG. I received an alert that it had lost communications, however I can still set the output from my phone and see the corresponding change on the cell. The cell shows a red light for flow and the cell …If the flow light is red, that means the water flow is too low to operate properly. Check for blockages. Also clean your skimmer, pump, and perform a backwash or cleaning of your filter. Once those are done if your flow doesn’t turn green you have an issue with the cell itself. The intelliChlor series looks for a salt ppm of 3600 as ideal.Pentair Intellichlor IC-40 Apr 21, 2023; Add bookmark #12 Is surface debris being collected in the skimmer? If the water is flowing over the weir door, it is skimming. ... Just reduce the speed until the red flow light comes on, then slowly adjust the speed up until the green flow light comes on. Add 100 RPM and call it good.The flow light is red and I don’t know how - Answered by a verified Pool and Spa Expert We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Linda, It is possible that the flow light is red only because the LED has some issue. If the cell is still making chlorine and the "Cell" light is working as it should, then the cell knows the flow switch status. Try this. With the flow switch jumpered, set the output to 50% and see what the cell light does.FLow light is green but the salt indicator keeps blinking red and green for 5 mins then turns solid red indicating low salt. Salt level is at 3600-4000 ppm according to test. My previous 2 year old IC40 just died and fried some fuse connectors in the power center so I went to auto zone replace the fuse holders to a 10amp fuse and got this new ...The flashing red means check salt, when it goes to solid red it means low salt and the IC-40 willl not generate chlorine. I assume you have the newer version that doesnt have the yellow light for check salt. Also, 54 degrees is on the edge of a water temperature where the IC-40 will not make chlorine even if the salt level was correct.CAUTION - The IntelliChlor IC15 Power Supplymust be interconnected with pool pump motor power source. This ensures the IntelliChlor SCG and pool pump will switch on …Water tested, confirmed salt level of 3300. No phosphates, as I had to ask for the extra test per Pentair's flow-chart of unhelpfulness. Increased the speed of the pump, even to the highest setting with no change, so I've reset it back to normal. The red light is lit continuously for Flow, as is the red light, continuously, for the salt level.What Does the Flow/Temperature Switch do on the IntelliChlor? The flow switch also contains a thermistor that senses water temperature. The water temperature is used for the salinity calculation. If the thermistor is failing the salinity will be incorrect. Flow switch has 4 wires on cells manufactured before September 2018: Red/black - flow switchHow to determine if a flow switch is bad on an IC20-IC40.The red flow light is on and there are blinking red and green salt lights. We’ve had the water tested several times. All is good except chlorine level and we are adding shock. Our pool people came out and replaced the flow switch. Went from a 4 wire to a 3 wire. Didn’t fix it.IC40 Intellichlor Showing NO Flow. ncrealestateguy. 9 years ago. My 3 year old Intellichlor salt water generator's flow light is red, which means too little or no flow. But it has plenty of flow. On the inside remote, the status is "OK - No Errors", and it says the salt PPM is zero when it should be about 3000. What is going on? CAUTION - Install the IntelliChlor cell a minimum of two (2) feet from the heater outlet. † Allow ample access to the IntelliChlor control panel buttons and the IntelliChlor Power Center. † Pipe couplings: Schedule 80, maximum pressure 150 psi at 70° F. † Operate unit with a minimum flow rate of 25 gpm per cell. For high flow ... If the flow light is red, that means the water flow is too low to operate properly. Check for blockages. Also clean your skimmer, pump, and perform a backwash or cleaning of your filter. Once those are done if your flow doesn’t turn green you have an issue with the cell itself. The intelliChlor series looks for a salt ppm of 3600 as ideal.The IntelliChlor IC40 salt level flashing green and red indicates a problem with the cell. It could be caused by one of the following: * Low Salt Level – Check to make sure the pool has enough salt for operation, typically 3000-3500 ppm. * High Amperage – Ensure that current draw is not exceeding 30 amps on 230V systems or 15 amps on 115V ...Remove any debris clogging the strainer basket and clean the pool filter if the flow light is red. Replace the AC fuse located at the bottom of the power center if the green power light is not on. Add cyanuric acid to the water of an outdoor pool if the chlorine level is lower than it should be. Aim for 50 to 80 parts per million (ppm), as per ...For small swimming pools up to 20,000 gallons (75,000 liters). For above ground or in-ground pools. IntelliChlor Model IC40 | Model 520555. Produces up to 1.40 pounds (635 g) of pure chlorine every 24 hours. For larger residential and smaller commercial pools up to 40,000 gallons (150,000 liters).My pool guy is stumped, his Pentair reps are stumped, lets see if any of you have come across this. My Pentair IC40 generator has had the low salt light on all season since opening up. So initially I thought, ok and added a bag of salt which took salt too high I later discovered (around (4300-4500). Last weekend my pool guy came by and we put a ...My pool guy is stumped, his Pentair reps are stumped, lets see if any of you have come across this. My Pentair IC40 generator has had the low salt light on all season since opening up. So initially I thought, ok and added a bag of salt which took salt too high I later discovered (around (4300-4500). Last weekend my pool guy came by and we put a ...Pentair claims to be still producing chlorine with salt over 4500 (desired range 3000-4500 with ideal at 3400), but cautions about pool corrosion above 4500. But if the flow is too low some versions seem to never test for salinity level. Hence flow light is on, and the salt level is flashing like it does on start up.Apply water flow to the cell manifold. When water flow is present, each cell's FLOW light will go from red (no flow) to green (flow). 4. The GOOD, CHECK SALT and LOW salt lights on each cell will scroll back and forth for ... The IntelliChlor 100% light does not come on when the chlorine controller calls for chlorine 1. Verify the ORP ...Amazon.com: Sprance Flow Switch for Pentair IntelliChlor,Ic40 Flow Switch Replacement Number 520736, Compatible with IC15, IC20, IC40, IC60 Salt Chlorinator Generator Cell. : Patio, Lawn & Garden ... However, it didn't work. I carefully checked the connections and wire colors, but it still gave me a solid red on my flow light and constant ...There are several potential reasons why your IntelliChlor may say ‘No Flow’. Here are some of the most common causes: 1. The cell might not be installed correctly in the pump or filter, causing the water to not flow properly through the cell. Check to make sure the cell is firmly seated in the pump or filter. 2. Cold Water: Shows the IntelliChlor SCG power status: • No Light: The IntelliChlor SCG is operating in the normal. temperature range (> 52° F (11° C) • Red: The IntelliChlor SCG is in “Standby” mode (system off, no chlorine production) due to a cold water condition. The. IntelliChlor SCG will resume to normal operation mode,Mar 12, 2010 · after 4 min or so the red (low salt) light stay solid. \ Power light - on Cell light - off flow light - on Sanitizer output - 60% Easy Touch diagnostics reads 2350ppm (Very low Salt) Temp is 54 degrees I added 2 bag of salt this week. The rain must have really screwed up the salt level. May 14, 2018 · Everything went fine except for the salt cell - it's a Pentair Intellichlor, and we have the 'Salt Level' lights blinking between 'Good' and 'Low', and the 'Flow' light as a solid red. Our pool guy said we needed to add salt - we tested the water and it indicated we had about 1600 ppm. May 29, 2020 · Pentair IC40 flashing lights. Flow light is solid green but all others are flashing. Salt level lights flashing between red and green. All chlorinate level lights flashing green together. Tried resett … read more my pentair intellichlor ic20 is showing low salt (steady red light) it is showing green on all other lights except the cell light which isn't light at all. … read more poolguy810The flow light is red and I don’t know how - Answered by a verified Pool and Spa Expert We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Pentair Intellichlor IC-40 Sep 2, 2018; Add bookmark #5 Your SWCG will only operate when in Pool mode. ... Flow light is RED on Intellichlor SWG. christinasam; Aug 29, 2023; Salt Water Chlorine Generators (SWG) Replies 6 Views 126. Salt Water Chlorine Generators (SWG) Aug 29, 2023. Crashaxe. Deciding between Intellichlor IC …Princeton,NJ. May 22, 2017. #1. Pentair ic40 version 2.02 9/2010. Power, cell, flow are solid green. Salt level low solid red. Pentair manual doesn't indicate what this means especially since cell light is solid green. Reading 3500ppm at both returns, 68F water temp. Inspected cell blades and they are clean and clear.4. Flow switch arrow is correct, cell is mounted vertically and water comes up through the bottom (where the flow switch is) and out the top. 5. When the system first comes on, I get red flow light, railroad crossing lights, and communication failure alert (and no ability to adjust output in the app).My Pentair intellichlor flow light is red and the salt level indicators are flashing red to green. I cleaned it with acid and it did not fix it. There was just a little calcium in the cell. I ran diagnostics and the …Learn the meanings of porch light colors like red and purple. Choose the right color to invite the energy you want. Get tips for selecting the best hue. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Videos Latest View All Guides Latest View All Radi...Pentair Intellichlor IC-60 Jan 9, 2022; Add bookmark #7 Your cell has a downward flow. The flow switch needs to be on the top. Reply. Report. W. whitlecj 0. ... I just reversed it and still have a red flow light . Reply. Report. mknauss. Mod Squad. TFP Expert. Bronze Supporter. May 3, 2014 57,148 Laughlin, NV Pool Size 6000 Surface …My Pentair Intellichlor cell still has a flashing green light after I have taken it off and cleaned it 2 times by acid washing the cell (so it longer bubbles and looks clean now). ... Pentagram IC40 red flow light stays on and green height salt and red low salt alternate flashing constantly ...A Pentair IntelliChlor cell light blinking red indicates an issue with the chlorine generation process. The following possible causes should be checked: * Low Salt Levels – Ensure salt levels are at least 3,000 ppm. * High Amperage – Make sure amperage is not more than 15 amps. * Scale Buildup – Clean if scale buildup is present on the ...Pentagram IC40 red flow light stays on and green height salt and red low salt alternate flashing constantly ... I have a Pentair Intellichlor IC40 installed May 14, 2010. I have a Pentair Intellichlor IC40 installed May 14, 2010. The salt level indicator lights Both the red and the green do not seem to be operating.WHEN THE FLOW LIGHT IS RED. 5. After two minutes, the salt level will be read and displayed on all cells. 8 IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator COMSYS-8 Installation Guide Troubleshooting The IntelliChlor 100% light does not come on when the chlorine controller calls for chlorine 1. Verify the ORP controller is opening and closing the dry ...The red light is lit continuously for Flow, as is the red light, continuously, for the salt level. No other lights are on. The EZ Touch system says "No Communication / Wait 5 minutes," which by now days later isn't going to be communicating with this cell any time soon. The little green light is lit for the EZ Touch system indicating that its ...This video documents how to test and bypass a Pentair IntelliChlor (IC20, IC40 or IC60) Salt Cell that is misreporting Salt Levels. In my case, salt levels w...3. Apply water flow to the cell manifold. When water flow is present, each cell's FLOW light will go from red (no flow) to green (flow). 4. The GOOD, CHECK SALT and LOW salt lights on each cell will scroll back and forth for two minutes before checking the salt level. If water flow is not present, this two minutes will start over when flow is ...WHEN THE FLOW LIGHT IS RED. 5. After two minutes, the salt level will be read and displayed on all cells. 8 IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generator COMSYS-8 Installation Guide Troubleshooting The IntelliChlor 100% light does not come on when the chlorine controller calls for chlorine 1. Verify the ORP controller is opening and closing the dry ...Everything went fine except for the salt cell - it's a Pentair Intellichlor, and we have the 'Salt Level' lights blinking between 'Good' and 'Low', and the 'Flow' light as a solid red. Our pool guy said we needed to add salt - we tested the water and it indicated we had about 1600 ppm. Store told us to add 40kg of salt, which we did.So, it should be working. If they replaced the flow/temperature sensor and it didn't fix it, maybe they only connected the flow sensor. Check diagnostics. Diagnostic Mode. To enter “Diagnostic Mode” press and hold the MORE button for 3 seconds, until light indicates you are in diagnostic mode.Princeton,NJ. May 22, 2017. #1. Pentair ic40 version 2.02 9/2010. Power, cell, flow are solid green. Salt level low solid red. Pentair manual doesn't indicate what this means especially since cell light is solid green. Reading 3500ppm at both returns, 68F water temp. Inspected cell blades and they are clean and clear.BEST ANSWER: I had to replace my flow switch because the metal activation tab, SWG operating fine. Flow light is green. Readouts at pump: 11psi. 17-18 gpm. 315 wa, My pool guy is stumped, his Pentair reps are stumped, lets see if any of you have come across this. My Pentair IC40 gene, CAUTION - The IntelliChlor IC15 Power Supplymust be in, CAUTION - The IntelliChlor IC15 Power Supplymust be interconnected with pool pump motor power source. , Apr 6, 2011 · Intellichlor salt light shows red, low salt, and cell light is off, • If FLOW LED is red, the flow switch has not been activated. Check that Step, Flow light is RED on Intellichlor SWG. christinasam; Au, The problem could be that the cell needs replacing,, Mar 14, 2011 · Normally to clean the cell perfectly, you need t, Pentair Intellichlor IC-40 Jun 30, 2019; Add bookmark #, May 14, 2018 · Everything went fine except for the s, If FLOW LED remains red, then Flow Switch has a malfunc, 2. Verify the IntelliChlor cells do not have a flashing CELL light., Saltwater chlorinator flow light is red. I backwashed t, This video documents how to test and bypass a Pentair IntelliChlor (, There are several potential reasons why your IntelliChl, Craig explains the meaning behind the flow light on your .