Inline Chlorinator

[krista.l.adams17]

I have an inline chlorinator. I believe it’s supposed to fill (at least somewhat) with water. It appears mine doesn’t fill at all. The water flows in, but maintains zero water level within the column. I tried increasing the flow and the pump speed but it didn’t change anything. How can I fix this?

 

[PoolStored]

https://www.c-m-p.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/25280-100-400-Powerclean-VS-Instructions1.pdf

In Texas, I'd consider getting a Salt Water Chlorine Generator.

 

[sande005]

The manual (Powerclean Chlorinator Instructions - CMP Pool Products) says that 3-5" of water inside is normal operation.
There is a warning about a 90 bend being too close to it, that can interfere with filling and operation. Unclear whether yours is suffering from that issue due to the valve, or not.

After 30+ years as a tablet guy, and dealing with MANY chlorinators - the best possible advice I have is to take it out and throw it away. Start reading up on Salt Water Chlorine Generators. Your chemical costs will drop to very low levels (even after accounting for the initial cost). You will never have to suffer from algae outbreaks caused by the tablets raising your CYA so high, it is impossible to maintain an effective Chlorine level. You will never have to
"shock" the pool. And it will get you off of the drain and replace water roller coaster that the ever increasing CYA levels the tablets cause.
The time you spend feeding and caring for the pool will dramatically drop, too. My several hours a week became 15 min - 1/2 hour per week!