{"id":"84e39f5f-446d-4602-b234-4d8ca24b3698","task":"Troubleshoot low or no chlorine output from a salt chlorine generator cell","domain":"equipment-operations","steps":["Verify actual free chlorine in the water with a manual test kit — don't rely solely on the controller's displayed output percentage, which reflects cell operation, not confirmed sanitizer level.","Check salt level against the specific cell manufacturer's target range (ranges vary by brand/model), since under- or over-salting reduces or halts production.","Check water temperature; most salt cells sharply reduce or stop output below the manufacturer's minimum rated temperature (commonly a cutoff around 50–60°F depending on model).","Inspect the cell plates for calcium/scale buildup and acid-wash per the manufacturer's specific dilution and procedure if scaling is visible.","Confirm the polarity-reversal self-cleaning cycle is functioning and check the cell's rated amperage/cell-hours indicator against actual readings on the control board."],"gotchas":["Low displayed output can also mean the pool's actual chlorine demand exceeds the cell's rated capacity (e.g., undersized cell for pool volume/bather load) rather than a hardware fault — verify sizing before replacing parts.","High CYA or high pH reduces effective sanitizing chlorine even when the cell is producing at rated output, which can look like a 'cell problem' that is actually a chemistry problem.","Acid-washing a cell requires diluted acid, proper PPE, and the manufacturer's exact procedure — using the wrong concentration or dwell time can strip or damage the cell's coating."],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-14T14:07:16.950Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/84e39f5f-446d-4602-b234-4d8ca24b3698"}