What does error code 128 R14 mean on Sta Rite heater?
Check it for corrosion or breakdown. If it checks out ok and the heater stays off and in service heater mode have a look at the back of the control board. Down the side of the board are error message lights that sometimes can point in the right direction for diagnosis. I have a sta rite max e therm 400 displaying an error code 128 r14.
Is the 128 R14 code an error code?
The 128 r14 is not an error code. It is the revision number of your control board. Each time the control board reboots or restarts the control board displays the revision of the board. Does the heater eventually stop and settle with the service heater light on or does it just keep cycling until you shut it down manually?
What does an error code of R13 mean?
Getting an error code of r13. All lights are on including temp, but burner/heat does not come in. Jamie the R13 signifies the revision of the PWA on startup or reboot. Does the heater blower eventually time out and you get left with a solid Service Heater or Service System light or does the heater blower just continually cycle on and off?
Why is the Red Service System light still on?
Hi James, normally in spa mode 2480. I tested it at max speed (I think that was 3450 but the red light was still on. If you’re getting a service system light with the pump on full and good water pressure out of the jets, then you might have a problem with the pressure switch in the heater.
Check it for corrosion or breakdown. If it checks out ok and the heater stays off and in service heater mode have a look at the back of the control board. Down the side of the board are error message lights that sometimes can point in the right direction for diagnosis. I have a sta rite max e therm 400 displaying an error code 128 r14.
The 128 r14 is not an error code. It is the revision number of your control board. Each time the control board reboots or restarts the control board displays the revision of the board. Does the heater eventually stop and settle with the service heater light on or does it just keep cycling until you shut it down manually?
Getting an error code of r13. All lights are on including temp, but burner/heat does not come in. Jamie the R13 signifies the revision of the PWA on startup or reboot. Does the heater blower eventually time out and you get left with a solid Service Heater or Service System light or does the heater blower just continually cycle on and off?
Hi James, normally in spa mode 2480. I tested it at max speed (I think that was 3450 but the red light was still on. If you’re getting a service system light with the pump on full and good water pressure out of the jets, then you might have a problem with the pressure switch in the heater.
