Method of inhibiting scale formation in spa halogen generator

In an electrolytic cell used in an aqueous solution, a method of removing scale buildup between first and second electrodes separated by a space, comprising the steps of:

• attaching at least one projection to said first electrode;
• juxtaposing said first and second electrodes with the projection positioned within the space between the first and second electrodes such that a gap is formed between said projection and said second electrode;
• rotating said first electrode in a first direction relative to said second electrode to produce a flow of water in a first general direction in the space between said electrodes;
• and
• reversing the rotation of said first electrode relative to said second electrode to produce a flow of water within the space in a second general direction, which is generally opposite to the first general direction.

In an electrolytic cell used in an aqueous solution, a method of inhibiting scale buildup on a first electrode plate comprising the steps of:

• juxtaposing at least one abrading member with said first electrode place;
• maintaining a gap spacing between said abrading member and said first electrode plate of no less than 0.03 inches;
• and
• rotating said abrading member over said first electrode plate so as to produce turbulence in a flow water over the surface of said first electrode plate, whereby the turbulent water flow generally inhibits scale buildup on said first electrode plate.