Salt cells are consumables. In Florida, the average cell lasts 3 to 5 years instead of the 5 to 7 years manufacturers advertise. Heat, runtime, and water chemistry are the reasons.
How to Tell Your Cell Is Failing
- Low salt warning even after adding salt.
- Low chlorine output even at 100 percent.
- Visible heavy calcium scale on the plates.
- Inspect light flashing or check cell error.
- Pool will not hold a chlorine reading.
Why Florida Cells Die Faster
- 10 to 12 hour daily runtimes (compared to 6 to 8 in cooler climates).
- High calcium hardness in Tampa Bay tap water.
- Year-round operation with no winter break.
- UV breakdown of chlorine demands more cell output.
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- Acid wash: $80 to $150. Buys 6 to 18 months on a scaled cell.
- New cell: $600 to $1,200 installed depending on brand.
- New full system: $1,500 to $2,500 if the controller also failed.
Make the Next Cell Last Longer
Keep stabilizer between 60 and 80 ppm, calcium between 200 and 400 ppm, and pH between 7.4 and 7.6. Inspect the cell every 3 months.
Get the Right Cell
Read the Salt System Guide for sizing and brands, then book through salt system installation or equipment repair.
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