Can I fix Hayward code Inspect Cell myself?

Start with these safe checks: Turn off power to the chlorinator, remove the cell, and check for scale. Try a high-pressure hose first. After inspecting or cleaning, hold the diagnostic button for 3 seconds to reset. If Inspect Cell stays on after a good cleaning with correct salt, Hayward says the cell may be worn out.

When should I call a technician for code Inspect Cell?

If Inspect Cell stays on after a good cleaning with correct salt, Hayward says the cell may be worn out. Water and electricity together can kill. Turn the equipment off at the breaker before you open anything, never touch equipment while standing in water, and stay out of the pool or spa if you feel tingling or suspect an electrical problem. Leave wiring, boards and GFCI faults to a licensed electrician or service tech.

Hayward Salt Chlorinator Error Code Inspect Cell: Inspect cell

What Inspect Cell means

Flashing: cell efficiency is reduced, or a scheduled inspection (about every 500 hours) is due. Steady: efficiency is greatly reduced and it stopped making chlorine.

Likely causes

Scale on the cell plates
Worn cell

Safe first checks

Turn off power to the chlorinator, remove the cell, and check for scale. Try a high-pressure hose first.
After inspecting or cleaning, hold the diagnostic button for 3 seconds to reset.

When to stop

If Inspect Cell stays on after a good cleaning with correct salt, Hayward says the cell may be worn out.

Parts that may help

Only order a part once the checks above point to it, and match the part number to your model.

Hayward Salt Cell Turbo Salt Cell 40K (GLX-CELL-15-W)$1590.99

Checked against: Hayward AquaRite salt chlorination owner's manual (092540 Rev G). Codes can differ by model and year, so confirm with your owner's manual.