Today's mystery photo (pool related of course)

[Crossy]

Asking for a friend (honestly).

 

Anyone got any idea what would cause this to happen to a chlorinator cell?

 

The gloop looks awfully like PVC pipe, but how?

 

[Anders Eriksson]

38 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Asking for a friend (honestly).

 

Anyone got any idea what would cause this to happen to a chlorinator cell?

 

The gloop looks awfully like PVC pipe, but how?

 

Could the reason be that the pump have stopped but the cell have been working, and the chlorine have affected the pvc tube and some material detached and stuck on the cell?

[Will B Good]

My magic 8 ball says......

 

  Color: That vivid blue crust is highly indicative of copper salts — likely copper sulfate or copper carbonate — which form when copper ions react with high chlorine levels or alkaline conditions.

 

•  Location: The buildup is concentrated on the metal plates and grill area, where electrolysis occurs. This is where minerals precipitate out if water chemistry is off.

 

•  Function: Salt chlorinator cells generate chlorine via electrolysis. If the water has elevated copper levels (from algaecides, plumbing, or corrosion), the electrical current can cause copper to plate out or crystallize.

[Crossy]

Interesting about copper salt deposits.

 

What could be used to remove them without killing the cell?

 

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, Crossy said:

Interesting about copper salt deposits.

 

What could be used to remove them without killing the cell?

 

Magic 8 ball.......

 

1. Test copper levels in your pool water.

2.  Inspect the cell plates for damage or excessive scaling.

 

3.  Clean the cell using a manufacturer-approved acid solution (usually diluted muriatic acid).

 

4.  Check pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness — keep them within recommended ranges.

5.  Avoid copper-based chemicals if you’re using a salt chlorinator.