How old is the Pentair Master temp heater?
Bachelor’s of Science Pentair master temp heater less than 2 years old working Pentair master temp heater less than 2 years old working fine then service light came on called warranty claims and pentair sent tech out who only tested water and then said our chemicals were off – h… read more
Why is the Red Service System light on on my Pentair spa?
Friday evening we went to heat the spa, only to find that the temp did not rise after 15 minutes. So I went to the Pentair MasterTemp 400 and saw that the red Service System light was on, and read that it is a pressure/flow issue. I intended to clean the filter soon since it had been awhile, so early the next day I took it apart.
What’s the error code on my Pentair pool heater?
Got an r13 128 error code on Pentair MasterTemp 400 Natural Got an r13 128 error code on Pentair MasterTemp 400 Natural gas pool heater. Gas valve opens (I smell gas) but fails to fire Scott. Hula Pools.(###) ###-####…
What’s the difference between a Pentair and Sta-Rite pool heater?
Just another way that Sta-Rite built a radically different heater. A completely redesigned pool heater that allows the Pentair MasterTemp and Sta-Rite Max-e-Therm heaters to be over 50% smaller in size and footprint. I sincerely hope that this post has helped you solve your pool heater problem!
Is the service heater light on on my Pentair pool?
Pentair pool heater troubleshooting: service heater light is on! My pentair heater has a red “service heater” light on and the error code r13 appears when it starts up. It’s not running.
Which is the best Pentair pool heater to buy?
I’m very happy with my upgrade to a new Pentair Master Temp 400k BTU Heater. The performance is excellent. Operating is quite and heats up my pool or spa in about half the time. Uses a 1/3 less energy ( natural gas) and has a smaller footprint.
How to troubleshoot a Pentair mastertemp pool heater?
Our Pentair Mastertemp Troubleshooting Guide starts with the error codes shared by both models, and follows into a 6 page flowchart to step by step troubleshoot a Pentair or Sta-Rite pool heater, and get it firing again fast! The burners on this type of MasterTemp/Max-e-Therm heater are quite unique from previous generation pool heaters.
Pentair pool heater troubleshooting: service heater light is on! My pentair heater has a red “service heater” light on and the error code r13 appears when it starts up. It’s not running.
Friday evening we went to heat the spa, only to find that the temp did not rise after 15 minutes. So I went to the Pentair MasterTemp 400 and saw that the red Service System light was on, and read that it is a pressure/flow issue. I intended to clean the filter soon since it had been awhile, so early the next day I took it apart.
Just another way that Sta-Rite built a radically different heater. A completely redesigned pool heater that allows the Pentair MasterTemp and Sta-Rite Max-e-Therm heaters to be over 50% smaller in size and footprint. I sincerely hope that this post has helped you solve your pool heater problem!
Is the Pentair pool still under warranty?
The pool is still under warranty with the pool builder for another month or two, and 2+ years with Pentair’s warranty. If I admit that I have never acid washed it, could they say that I’ve voided the warranty? I reset the breakers at the sub and main, still no difference.
Is the Pentair minimax pool heater still made?
The MiniMax pool heater design is no longer being made by Pentair, but parts will continue to be manufactured for years to come, so fear not if you have a Pentair Minimax, which shares a common gas pool heater design with other brands like Hayward and Raypak.
What kind of pool heater does Pentair use?
Pentair pool heaters come from the legacy of the Purex-Triton Minimax heater, when Pentair purchased the Purex company. In 2004, Pentair acquired the Sta-Rite company and it’s Max-E-Therm heater technology.
Where do I find the error code on my Pentair minimax?
In the event that our error guide does not cover your particular issue, or simply does not rid your error codes, we recommend contacting Pentair directly at 800-831-7133. There are nine lights that can be seen from the front of the control panel. Five are system indicators and four are mode indicators.
