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'Cell Power Error' Message - Aqua Logic AQL-P-4

Posted by chris1ton (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 3, 09 at 8:14

I am getting this message on my automated chlorinator system. When I turn off all power to it through the breakers and then turn them on, this error message goes away and I am able to get data from the cell in the Diagnostic menu. This error is different than the "no cell power" error mentioned in these forums. I have checked the circuit board and there are no obvious burnt components or bad solder joints.

Anyone experience this issue before and know what causes it and how to fix it?

Many thanks in advance for any tips.

Chris Singleton
Orlando, FL


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RE: 'Cell Power Error' Message - Aqua Logic AQL-P-4

This happened to us a couple of years ago - we have the same one. It wound up being a bad panel which Goldline/Hayward replaced under warranty.


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RE: 'Cell Power Error' Message - Aqua Logic AQL-P-4

I was afraid of that. I am a second owner and so the warranty has expired. This is probably going to really cost me.

Thanks for replying.

Chris Singleton
Orlando, FL


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RE: 'Cell Power Error' Message - Aqua Logic AQL-P-4

Hi Chris.

I own the same model Aqua Logic control panel. I hope you have not wasted the money on a new circuit board. I found the fix. Mine started doing the same thing last week, 04/25/09. I searched the internet and found this thread. I also found another thread where a guy troubleshot the problem and solved it. I fixed mine for the cost of a soldering iron and solder ($6.90 at Waldomart). Click here:

http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/pools/msg021834138300.html

Look for a post by 'Navyet.' I did what he did. I found a bad solder joint on the back of K1. I resoldered that pin on the back of the board, and the problem was fixed. I replaced the 20 amp fuse with a 10 amp but it blew the fuse within a day. I am going to try a 15 amp fuse to see if that will last.

Good Luck.

Chris Singleton
Dallas, GA


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RE: 'Cell Power Error' Message - Aqua Logic AQL-P-4

I was having the "No Cell Power" problem as well. Navyet saved me lots of $$$. His instructions worked like a charm.

I posted a walk-through with pictures of the repair at www.nocellpower.com.

If you have better pictures or instructions let me know and I will post them.

Here is a link that might be useful: No Cell Power Repair Guide


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RE: 'Cell Power Error' Message - Aqua Logic AQL-P-4

WOW! I'd throw a big 'ol party and invite ALL of you just to celebrate this "fix"! Navyet...where do you live so I can buy you a beverage of choice?!

Early Fall of '08...I get this "No Cell Power" error on my Goldline/Aqualogic panel. (If you have read down this far, just "ditto" all of the above.) My warranty had expired just 2 months prior as well.

I had been chlorinating my pool by hand (nasty chlorine pucks), and was trying to figure out how to come up with the $800 my pool service people wanted to "fix and replace" the cell panel. (And for a single mom with two kids...that wasn't going to be an easy fix for me.)

I started thinking...SURELY the Internet must have SOMETHING for me to reference to either fix this issue, or at the very least, purchase the panel at reduced cost. And voila! Here it is!!!

Instructions worked PERFECTLY! (And thank you for the pictures Navyet. They were very helpful!) This "fix" saved me over $800 in repair costs, not to mention a lot of extra summer maintenance. I wish I had found this earlier as I've been stressing on it for MONTHS!

I also have to wonder...how many (not so reputable) service companies know of this issue, "fix" the existing panel and replace, but still charge a full price panel to the customer - who would NEVER KNOW the difference? So, friendly reminder to always ask for your original part when replacing equipment.

Have a happy and safe summer!

Laura Weiss
Cedar Park, TX


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RE: 'Cell Power Error' Message - Aqua Logic AQL-P-4

How do you check the fuse?


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RE: 'Cell Power Error' Message - Aqua Logic AQL-P-4

You have to remove the dead front cover, you will see one, then you have to pull the black controller straight out to get to the other one. They are just automotive type fuses.
Best to turn power off to the whole panel before you do this.


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