What was the problem with the Pentair mastertemp 400?
We had exactly the same problem with our brand new MasterTemp 400. We had to install an oversized meter, which immediately fixed the problem. This took several trips from Centerpoint, the PB and Pentair to finally resolve. Centerpoint really argued about it, even though we had to pay for the meter anyway.
Is the mastertemp pool heater the same as the Max-E therm?
The controls and circuit boards for the Max-E-Therm and the MasterTemp are fairly identical. Even the new MasterTemp aboveground pool heater has the same design, and the same troubleshooting procedure. The error codes below can get you started with understanding what your heater is trying to tell you.
When did the Pentair mastertemp pool heater come out?
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. The Pentair MasterTemp pool heater adopted the sealed combustion chamber with controlled exhaust design.
We had exactly the same problem with our brand new MasterTemp 400. We had to install an oversized meter, which immediately fixed the problem. This took several trips from Centerpoint, the PB and Pentair to finally resolve. Centerpoint really argued about it, even though we had to pay for the meter anyway.
The controls and circuit boards for the Max-E-Therm and the MasterTemp are fairly identical. Even the new MasterTemp aboveground pool heater has the same design, and the same troubleshooting procedure. The error codes below can get you started with understanding what your heater is trying to tell you.
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. The Pentair MasterTemp pool heater adopted the sealed combustion chamber with controlled exhaust design.
How long does it take for a pool heater to turn on?
The heater will kick in as expected right after the switch is flipped but after about 45 seconds or so, the “Service System” light goes on and the burner shuts off (but not the blower).
What should the temp be for a pool heater?
When the spa or pool is 55 or 65 degrees, the heater works perfectly because the outlet temp is maybe 85. You think everything is OK and it has fixed itself. But when you get the pool up to 85 or above, the outlet temp starts getting near the point where the safety temp switch kills the heater.
Where is the AGS light on a Pentair pool heater?
On the back of the control pad the AGS light is on. Pentair said to check the High Limit Swith and the Automatic Gas Shutoff Switch. I created jumpers to bypass each switch.
Why is the Pentair mastertemp 400 pool heater so efficient?
Why Is The Pentair MasterTemp 400 Pool Heater So Efficient? It has a 400k BTU rating. That is currently one of the most powerful residential heater ratings. The higher the rating the quicker your pool is heated up.
Which is better a gas heater or a mastertemp?
In a nutshell the MasterTemp will heat up any size pool. If you have a pool with a spa it will also heat up both. If your pool is small it will heat up very quickly. Larger pools will naturally need more time. Gas heaters will heat up your pool up to 7 times faster than a heat pump.
The heater will kick in as expected right after the switch is flipped but after about 45 seconds or so, the “Service System” light goes on and the burner shuts off (but not the blower).
Can a Pentair pool heater be used in a spa?
Pentair pool heaters are specifically designed for heating pools and spas that use chlorine, bromine or salt. Make no mistake, this is one of the most powerful residential heaters you can buy. If like me you live in a colder state, you will be able to start your swimming season sooner and stretch it out much further.
