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20/07/2007, 11:13 JJ Joined on 01/01/2005 Charente Maritime Posts 230 JUST CHLOR Chlorinators How long should they last? Greetings to you all, I have a JUST-CHLOR 100 standard salt water chlorinator.It was installed in the summer of 2004, so now in its fourth year. Ever since I have owned it it has been temperamental, I clean the electrode regularly with acid, but cannot get it to produce enough free chlorine, so am having to supplement with galletes or eau de javel. I have heard that the electrodes have a short life span. Has anyone out there got one of these machines, and if so have you had any similar problems. Many thanks. JJ www.gites.gb.com    Report

20/07/2007, 13:07 Goo_Rat Joined on 23/08/2004 16, Charente / Dordogne border Posts 46 Re: JUST CHLOR Chlorinators How long should they last? Hi I have been using a salt water for about the same time and find it fine, but my unit is undersized for the pool, and in hot weather have to either have it running longer or add extra chlorine (usually chocs as it also adds extra stabiliser if needed) How big is your pool?your unit is designed for 60,000ltrs Have you tested your salt level? I use the aquacheck dip strips. Your unit should have a min of 6,000 ppm. Can you get the output to an indicated 90% to 100%? Electrodes can last up to 8 years, depending on the quality of the plating of the electrode. Cleaning them in too concentrated a solution of acid can kill them very quickly (1 to 10 dilution is about right). Running the unit without enough salt also kills them quite quickly. ONLY CLEAN YOUR ELECTRODE IF IT LOOKS CRUSTED UP. Electrodes are very expensive in France, but can be sourced and shipped from Australia (where salt pools are very commonplace and may manufactures are based). Prices are about half what you pay in France including shipping. Hope that helps    Report

20/07/2007, 15:25 JJ Joined on 01/01/2005 Charente Maritime Posts 230 Re: JUST CHLOR Chlorinators How long should they last? David, Thanks for all that info, very helpful. My pool is 85m3 which is 85000 litres?? I test my salt level every day when I do all my other checks, I have a digital tester, very good, which show the salt level is at about 5800ppm. So I perhaps need a bit more salt? It has 4 settings, on max I get between 75% and 100% production, but it normally gives out a reading of 75%, so it does seem to be struggling. I may have already damaged the electrode as I have been cleaning in in undiluted Hydrchloric Acid. I may look at Austalia for a new electrode if I need one. Many thanks. JJ www.gites.gb.com    Report

21/07/2007, 12:22 Goo_Rat Joined on 23/08/2004 16, Charente / Dordogne border Posts 46 Re: JUST CHLOR Chlorinators How long should they last? Hi JJ Your unit is about 30% under capacity, so it will struggle in the hot months. Instead of changing the electrode you could replace the unit with one of the right size for about 500 euros shipped.      Report

21/07/2007, 17:27 JJ Joined on 01/01/2005 Charente Maritime Posts 230 Re: JUST CHLOR Chlorinators How long should they last? David, Once again, thanks for the advice re capacity. I am also aware that my pump and filter are undersized, which does not help. I might buy a new salt unit, or might throw the towel in and go for an automatic liquid chlorine system!!!! Cheers. Jim.   JJ www.gites.gb.com    Report

05/05/2008, 14:32 myles Joined on 05/05/2008 Posts 1 Re: JUST CHLOR Chlorinators How long should they last? hello. Just read your email on justchlor electrodes. Have had mine for 3 years but I think I have burnt mine out by descaling with a much too acidic solution. I can't seem to find an aussie manufacturer or reseller. Any suggestions? Does it go by a different name?Any help would be greatly appreciated. Could you answer me directly to my email. Thanks Myles Jessel Contact details removed by the moderators. Please do not post your personal details on the message boards.    Report

05/05/2008, 20:19 The P's Joined on 29/12/2007 Languedoc Posts 21 Re: JUST CHLOR Chlorinators How long should they last? Different branded manufacturers will all have their own suggestions for salt ppm.   Look at you manuals and for advice on the control box.   John Plowright mandmhottubs    Report

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