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Zodiac Clearwater LM3-40 and Ei3-40 electrode W196604

Salt chlorinator cell

Zodiac Clearwater LM3-40 and Ei3-40 electrode W196604

W196604

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Genuine

$1299.00

Pool & Spa Warehouse · 31 Oct

Compatible

$825.00

Pool & Spa Warehouse · 31 Oct

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How long it lasts

Replace it when the low-salt light stays on even though the salt level is right and the cell is clean, Zodiac says; fit the cell made for your model, or the chlorinator will not work properly.

After replacing: No reset needed. Once water flows through the new cell the controller reads it again; set the output again if you changed it while the cell was out.

How to change the W196604 chlorinator cell

Watch the guide or follow the steps.

Salt Chlorine Generator Troubleshooting · ZodiacAustralia (official)
  1. 1Switch off the filter pump and the chlorinator, and close any valves either side of the cell.
  2. 2Unplug the cell terminal cap (the cell head and plug).
  3. 3Unscrew the retaining ring and lift the old electrode out of the cell housing.
  4. 4Fit the new electrode with its O-ring in place and screw the retaining ring back on by hand. Use the electrode made for your model.
  5. 5Refit the cell head and plug, reset the valves and switches, and turn the pump and chlorinator back on.
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W196604

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Fits these 2 Zodiac models

Zodiac2 models

Ei3-40. Electrode only: it fits your existing cell housing under the retaining ring. The Ei3 takes the LM3-40 electrode.

LM3-40. Electrode only: it fits your existing cell housing under the retaining ring. Zodiac says to fit the electrode made for your model.

Common questions
What does the W196604 fit?
The Zodiac Clearwater LM3-40 and Ei3-40 electrode W196604 fits the Zodiac Ei3-40 and LM3-40.
Where can I buy the W196604 in Australia?
We track 3 Australian sellers for the W196604; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$825.00 at Pool & Spa Warehouse. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
How do I fit the W196604?
5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
What happens if I don't change it?
A worn cell makes too little chlorine, so the water turns green or cloudy, and turning the output up only wears it faster.
Is there anything to reset afterwards?
No reset needed. Once water flows through the new cell the controller reads it again; set the output again if you changed it while the cell was out.

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