Salt chlorinator Hayward Plug&Clear 20

Salt chlorinator Hayward Plug&Clear 20 | PNCLEAR-20

Forget about handling chemicals and enjoy a crystal clear pool effortlessly

We know that pool maintenance can rob you of valuable leisure time and that installing technical equipment is often intimidating. The Plug n Clear Salt Chlorinator from Hayward has been developed with you in mind: a robust water treatment system that eliminates technical complexity. Thanks to its "Do It Yourself" philosophy, you can easily install it without the need for complex construction work or industrial tools, guaranteeing healthy, soft and automatically disinfected water.

Features and functionalities of the salt water chlorinator Hayward Plug&Clear

• DIY installation philosophy: Unlike other chlorinators, this equipment allows a very simple installation without the need for cell gluing, which reduces risks and assembly times.
• Plug & Play Technology: The equipment is pre-programmed for intuitive use from the first minute. Simply "plug, feel and relax".
• Three operating modes:
  - Smart Mode: This is the recommended and fully autonomous mode. The chlorinator adjusts chlorine production times based on water temperature readings, optimizing consumption and disinfection.
  - Boost Mode: Ideal for pool openings, after heavy storms or intensive use. Activates 100% chlorine generation for 24 hours and automatically returns to Smart mode at the end.
  - Configurable Manual Mode: Allows the advanced user to adjust the production power and operating time according to their specific needs, ignoring the temperature.
• Long-lasting titanium cell: Equipped with high quality titanium plates with an estimated lifetime of up to 8,000 hours, ensuring durability and consistent performance.
• Transparent cell holder: Made of transparent PVC, it allows quick visual inspection of plate condition and chlorine production without disassembling anything.
• Self-cleaning by polarity inversion: The system inverts the electrical polarity periodically (configurable, by default every 6 hours) to remove scale deposits from the plates, reducing manual maintenance.
• Mechanical flow detection: Includes a flow switch that stops production if the pump stops or there is no water, protecting the cell from irreparable damage.
• Integrated temperature probe: constantly measures the water temperature to feed the Smart mode algorithm and protect the equipment if the water is below 10°C.

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• Alarms and diagnostics: The system visually alerts in case of flow problems, low salt production or extreme temperatures, facilitating troubleshooting.
• Compact and adaptable design: Its compact control box (222x174x71 mm) is perfect for small technical rooms. In addition, the power supply unit can be mounted vertically or horizontally depending on space.
• Connectivity for blanketing (cover detection): Although it operates autonomously, the system adjusts the production to avoid overchlorination (implicit in the intelligent production management).
• Update via Bluetooth: It has a specific menu for software updates via Bluetooth connection, ensuring that the equipment is always up to date.

• Control Hardware: Control box with IPX3 protection, segment display and capacitive touch buttons.
• Power Hardware: Independent external power supply block for easy installation and thermal dissipation.
• Electrolysis Technology: Cell with titanium plates (4, 7 or 11 plates depending on model) mounted on transparent support.
• Sensors:
  - Integrated temperature probe for automatic management.
  - Mechanical flow detector (paddle flow switch) for operational safety.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ's): Hayward Plug&Clear salt chlorinator

how much salt do I need to add to the pool for Plug n Clear?

The Plug n Clear salt chlorinator works with a salt concentration of 3 grams per liter (3 g/L). For a new pool, you must calculate the volume in cubic meters and multiply by 3 to get the kilos of salt needed. Specific salt for electrolysis (EN 16401 standard) with a purity higher than 99% is recommended.

is it difficult to install the Hayward Plug n Clear chlorinator oneself?

No, this model is designed under the DIY (Do It Yourself) concept. The installation of the cell is very simple and does not require gluing; it is screwed onto a 50 mm pipe using the included template. In addition, it is a "Plug & Play" system that comes pre-programmed.

what happens if the water temperature is too low?

The unit has a temperature probe and a Smart mode. If the water temperature drops below 10°C, the unit will stop production to protect the cell from premature wear, displaying a low temperature alarm.

how often should I clean the electrolysis cell?

The Plug n Clear has self-cleaning by polarity reversal (programmed by default every 6 hours). This drastically reduces the need for manual cleaning. However, if the water is very hard, it is recommended to visually inspect the cell periodically thanks to its transparent holder.

what do the Smart and Boost modes mean?

Smart mode automatically adjusts the chlorine production time according to the water temperature, making it the most efficient mode. Boost mode forces production to 100% for 24 hours, ideal for shock treatments after storms or intensive use.