Is the rollout switch open on a pool heater?
Pool and Spa Expert: Mike R., Plumber replied 7 years ago The older models have a reset. The newest ones must be replaced. They have made the same change on a lot of furnaces. They really are not even supposed to be reset since the fact that it tripped indicates an issue.
Why does my Raypak heater roll out SW open?
Roll out sw open! You’re probably getting flames flashing back into the cabinet. This might be due to a sooted exchanger. Do you have a picture of the inside of the heater?
Is the rollout switch on my Raypak 156 open?
I have a Raypak 156 heater on my spa powered by propane. I replaced the rollout switch, but it opened again after a few uses, suggesting the switch was doing its job properly. Makeup air seemed unobstructed, and the exhaust flue was clean, so I decided to bite the bullet and dig into the heater guts. Following the Raypak YouTube instructions
Pool and Spa Expert: Mike R., Plumber replied 7 years ago The older models have a reset. The newest ones must be replaced. They have made the same change on a lot of furnaces. They really are not even supposed to be reset since the fact that it tripped indicates an issue.
What to do when the rollout switch keeps blowing?
You can use a low pressure can of air to blow them out. A rollout switch gets tripped flames roll out from under and up towards the rollout. I would suggest removing the front panel and then turn the unit on and see if the flames are indeed blowing back out towards the front. If so, I would check to see if there are spider webs in burner.
How does a flame rollout switch work in a furnace?
It’s called a flame rollout switch, and it cuts off the gas supply to your furnace when it detects higher temperatures than normal immediately outside the combustion chamber. The best way to ensure that this device is working properly,…
Roll out sw open! You’re probably getting flames flashing back into the cabinet. This might be due to a sooted exchanger. Do you have a picture of the inside of the heater?
Where is the rollout switch on a Raypak pool heater?
Sounds odd that you turn it on and the switch is open. The rollout switch connects inside the cabinet right behind where the gas pipe comes into the gas valve. I have seen a few cases where the installer moved the rollout switch so they could install the gas pipe and they failed to put it back in place.
Why does Raypak pool heater display error : Water SW open?
The heater will only operate for a short time before it cuts off and displays the message “Water Sw Open.” I googled this and most seem to advise an adjustment to the water pressure switch. Do you agree and if so, where is it located and how do I adjust it. If you do not agree, what do you suggest? Show More Show Less
Why does my pool heater say Water SW open?
garrygoeson : I’m sorry to hear that. Usually, the Water sw open code is related to a flow problem, and may not be a fault with the heater. PLCUSTOMER: Right, I know there is some kind of regulator, for lack of a better word, and not sure if that is related to this, but I had problems with it on my last heater and the pool people removed it.
Sounds odd that you turn it on and the switch is open. The rollout switch connects inside the cabinet right behind where the gas pipe comes into the gas valve. I have seen a few cases where the installer moved the rollout switch so they could install the gas pipe and they failed to put it back in place.
garrygoeson : I’m sorry to hear that. Usually, the Water sw open code is related to a flow problem, and may not be a fault with the heater. PLCUSTOMER: Right, I know there is some kind of regulator, for lack of a better word, and not sure if that is related to this, but I had problems with it on my last heater and the pool people removed it.
The heater will only operate for a short time before it cuts off and displays the message “Water Sw Open.” I googled this and most seem to advise an adjustment to the water pressure switch. Do you agree and if so, where is it located and how do I adjust it. If you do not agree, what do you suggest? Show More Show Less
