How Long Should a Salt Cell Last on a Orlando Pool?

Every salt cell has a finite number of operating hours before the metallic coating wears off the plates. In Orlando, actual life is often shorter than the manufacturer's advertised hours because of hard municipal water that scales cells quickly.

The single biggest thing you can do to extend cell life in Orlando is keep calcium hardness and pH balanced. Scale buildup accelerates wear dramatically.

Inspect the cell every few months. Light scale can be flushed with a garden hose; heavier buildup may require a diluted acid soak, following the manufacturer's directions exactly.