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Hey everyone, I noticed my Jandy AquaPure system is completely inactive this morning. The pool temp is reading 57°F here in Georgia. I'm wondering if this is a cold weather issue or maybe my salt levels are off? I'm particularly concerned because I host poolside dinners and need the water balanced for both safety and taste - nobody wants metallic-tasting cocktails! Has anyone experienced this before?

**First things first - check the basics.** 1. Test your salt levels with a proper test strip (not just the system reading) 2. Look for any error codes on the control panel 3. Verify power is reaching the unit Cold weather can definitely affect these systems, but 57°F shouldn't be low enough to trigger shutdown unless you have specific settings. I keep my system simple - minimal chemicals, regular testing. Often the simplest explanation is correct.

Ugh, salt systems can be so finicky! As a mom, I'm always worried about my kids swimming in properly sanitized water. When mine acted up last winter, it turned out to be a combination of things: - **Temperature**: The manual says most systems shut down below 50-55°F - **Salt crystals**: Cold can cause salt to crystallize on the cell - **Calcium buildup**: Check your cell for scaling! Did you get any warning lights? Mine flashed 'low salt' for weeks before finally quitting. I'm skeptical of these 'set it and forget it' claims - I check mine twice a week now.

Coming off night shift and saw this - been through this exact scenario! **It's almost certainly the temperature.** My Jandy system consistently shuts down around 58-60°F here in Georgia. The manual says 50°F, but in reality they're conservative. A few things to try: - **Wait for warmer afternoon temps** - mine usually kicks back on around 2-3PM when the sun hits the pool - **Don't add salt yet** - if levels were fine yesterday, they're probably fine today - **Check if the pump is running** - sometimes the flow sensor gets tricked by cold, dense water I've learned to just accept the winter downtime. Less maintenance during my already messed-up sleep schedule!

Thanks all! Update: I checked and there are no error codes, power is fine, and pump is running. **BUT** I just tested the salt and it's at 2800 ppm - manual says 3000-3500. Could this marginal difference really cause complete shutdown? @LagoonLegend37 - you mentioned waiting for warmer temps. It's supposed to hit 65°F today. Should I just wait and see? I have guests coming this weekend for a small gathering and really need this sorted!

**2800 ppm is likely your issue.** These systems are sensitive to salt concentration. The electrolysis process requires specific conductivity that drops with lower salt levels. **Simple solution:** Add the recommended amount of salt (check your pool volume), run the pump for 24 hours to distribute, then try restarting. I'd avoid overcomplicating - add salt, wait, test again. The cold might be a contributing factor, but address the measurable issue first.

I'm with ChlorineQueen on this one! When my salt dropped to 2900 last month, my system gave intermittent errors before shutting down completely. **But be careful** - don't just dump salt in! 1. Calculate exactly how much you need (there are online calculators) 2. Add it slowly to the deep end while the pump runs 3. Brush the bottom to prevent staining 4. Wait FULL 24 hours before expecting results And yes, the cold makes everything worse - lower temps mean slower salt dissolution and distribution. This is why I don't trust these systems in shoulder seasons!

**Whoa whoa whoa - everyone slow down!** Before you add ANY salt: **What's your water temperature RIGHT NOW?** If it's still 57°F, the system won't work regardless of salt levels. These units have temperature sensors that prevent operation in cold water to protect the cell. I made the mistake of adding salt last year only to realize it was just too cold. **My advice:** - Wait until afternoon when water warms up - If system still doesn't work THEN, check salt again - Only add salt if it's truly low AND temperature is above 60°F Sometimes the simplest solution is patience (says the night shift worker who's learned to wait for normal business hours for everything!).