How Long Should a Salt Cell Last?

Every salt cell has a finite number of operating hours before the metallic coating wears off the plates. Actual life varies with use, chemistry, and cleaning practices.

The single biggest thing you can do to extend cell life is keep water chemistry balanced — particularly calcium hardness and pH. Scale buildup accelerates wear.

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