How to Clean a Swimming Pool Filter Gardenerdy Staff Nov 24, 2018 Devices such as pool filters have been designed to keep pool water free from dirt or impurities.... If it is blinking, you should clean the filter and baskets, and check valves to be sure that flow rate through the salt cell is as high as possible, or normal. If it is not poor flow, remove the sensor cap to inspect the paddle for damage or scale. It can be cleaned with a mild acid solution. Also check that the power cable is intact and plugged in correctly.
If deposits are really bad, use a cell cleaning solution obtained from your pool supplies dealer or mix one part hydrochloric acid with five parts water and flush the cell with the solution. Then scrub the cell plates with the Q-tip and finish by flushing with water.
9/06/2012 · Note that a buildup on the cell indicates that there is an unusually high calcium level in the pool (old pool water is usually the cause). If this is not corrected, If this is not corrected, you may to have to periodically clean the cell.