{"product_id":"astral-blue-connect-replacement-battery-20268","title":"Astral Blue Connect Replacement Battery – Thionyl Chloride Lithium (20268)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAstral Blue Connect Replacement Battery – Thionyl Chloride Lithium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Important: Reboot After Battery Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter fitting the new battery, always reboot the Blue Connect unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Astral (Fluidra) replacement battery — Part number: 20268\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery type: Thionyl chloride lithium (ER14505N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage: 3.6V | Capacity: 1800mAh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes connector lead for direct plug-in replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits the Astral Blue Connect Smart Pool Analyser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong service life for continuous pool monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstral Blue Connect Smart Pool Analyser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20268\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThionyl chloride lithium (ER14505N)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1800mAh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstral \/ Fluidra (genuine OEM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Replace Your Blue Connect Battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing the battery is straightforward. Watch the official replacement guide here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VEJAK0zreN0\" title=\"Blue Connect battery replacement video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBlue Connect Battery Replacement Video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy Blue Connect isn’t detecting the new battery — what should I try first?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know when my Blue Connect battery needs replacing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a genuine Astral part?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this is a genuine Astral (Fluidra) OEM replacement battery (Part 20268), not an aftermarket substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does the Blue Connect battery last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery life varies depending on usage and environment, but thionyl chloride lithium cells are designed for long-term, low-drain applications like continuous pool monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this battery come with a connector?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the battery includes the connector lead for a direct plug-in replacement inside the Blue Connect unit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FLUIDRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45287387660563,"sku":"20268","price":78.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/0591\/1827\/products\/batteria-per-blue-connect.jpg?v=1684891102","url":"https:\/\/poolshop.com.au\/products\/astral-blue-connect-replacement-battery-20268","provider":"Pool Shop Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}