Product Details
- Product Type: Replacement salt cell with unions
- Model Number: PPC1
- Compatibility: Autopilot Pool Pilot Digital compatible systems
- Former Cell References: RC35/22, SC-36, RC-5, AP-150
- Pool Size Use: Listed for 28,000-gallon standard pools and certain compatible 40,000-gallon commercial-style setups
- Cell Design: Titanium blade salt chlorination cell
- Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 3.4 x 12.2 inches
- Item Weight: 8 pounds
- Installation Position: Can be installed vertically or horizontally if your plumbing setup supports it
- Best For: Replacing an aging salt cell in a compatible Pool Pilot Digital chlorine generator system
Compatibility and Fitment Notes
This PPC1 replacement cell is made for select Autopilot Pool Pilot Digital systems and may also be listed for compatible DigiNano, DigiMax, 75003, and SoftTouch setups. Always check your control box, old cell label, and union style before replacing the cell.
If you are comparing options, this Autopilot salt cell replacement should be checked against your existing model number and plumbing layout before purchase. Do not choose by pool gallon rating alone, because the control system and cell connection style must also match.
Installation Guidance
Turn off power to the pool equipment before removing the old cell. Inspect the unions, O-rings, cable connection, and plumbing alignment before installing the new cell. The cell should be tightened securely, but avoid over-tightening the unions because that can damage the fittings or seals.
After installation, restart the system and check for leaks, proper flow, and any warning messages on the control panel. If the system does not recognize the cell, recheck the cable connection, salt level, flow direction, and control unit compatibility.
Pool Use and Performance
A properly matched PPC1 salt cell helps the compatible salt chlorine generator produce chlorine from dissolved pool salt. This supports regular pool sanitation when the salt level, water balance, pump run time, and control settings are maintained correctly.
This salt chlorine generator cell is best suited for pool owners replacing a worn cell rather than installing a complete new system. If your control box, flow sensor, power center, or plumbing also has issues, those parts should be inspected before assuming the cell alone will solve the problem.
Maintenance Tips
Check the cell regularly for calcium scale, debris, or low-flow issues. Clean the cell only according to the manufacturer’s recommended process, and avoid scraping the titanium plates with hard tools.
Keep salt level, pH, stabilizer, and calcium hardness within the recommended range for your pool system. Poor water balance can shorten the working life of any salt cell for pool use and may reduce chlorine output.
Before You Buy
Choose this PPC1 replacement cell only after confirming your current cell model, union size, control system, and pool setup. If your old cell number, cable type, or control panel model does not match the listed compatibility, verify fitment before ordering.
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