Astral Blue Connect Replacement Battery – Thionyl Chloride Lithium (20268)

Astral Blue Connect Replacement Battery – Thionyl Chloride Lithium

Keep your Astral Blue Connect Smart Pool Analyser running with this genuine replacement battery. The Blue Connect uses a long-life thionyl chloride lithium cell that provides reliable, stable power for continuous pool water monitoring. When your Blue Connect stops connecting or reporting, replacing the battery is the first and most common fix.

💡 Important: Reboot After Battery Replacement

After fitting the new battery, always reboot the Blue Connect unit. In many cases, the unit will not detect the new battery until a reboot is performed. If your unit appears unresponsive after a battery change, try rebooting as a first troubleshooting step.

Key Features

• Genuine Astral (Fluidra) replacement battery — Part number: 20268
• Battery type: Thionyl chloride lithium (ER14505N)
• Voltage: 3.6V | Capacity: 1800mAh
• Includes connector lead for direct plug-in replacement
• Suits the Astral Blue Connect Smart Pool Analyser
• Long service life for continuous pool monitoring

Compatibility

How to Replace Your Blue Connect Battery

Replacing the battery is straightforward. Watch the official replacement guide here: Blue Connect Battery Replacement Video

Frequently Asked Questions

My Blue Connect isn’t detecting the new battery — what should I try first?

In many cases, the Blue Connect unit needs a reboot after a battery replacement before it will detect the new cell. We recommend rebooting the unit as a first step if the unit appears unresponsive after installation.

How do I know when my Blue Connect battery needs replacing?

Common signs include the Blue Connect failing to connect to the app, not reporting readings, or showing a low battery warning in the Blue Connect app.

Is this a genuine Astral part?

Yes — this is a genuine Astral (Fluidra) OEM replacement battery (Part 20268), not an aftermarket substitute.

How long does the Blue Connect battery last?

Battery life varies depending on usage and environment, but thionyl chloride lithium cells are designed for long-term, low-drain applications like continuous pool monitoring.

Does this battery come with a connector?

Yes — the battery includes the connector lead for a direct plug-in replacement inside the Blue Connect unit.