Why does my pool heater say service heater?
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. I would ask the builder to check it out under warranty.
Is it normal to smell gas from a pool heater?
Gas is delivered to the heater through a number of connections. All of these connections can develop leaks, which can lead to fire or explosions. Sometimes, leaks have a smell because gas suppliers add a “rotten egg” smell. But otherwise natural gas is odorless and colorless.
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.
What does the R14 code on Pentair mean?
The Pentair manual says nothing about an r14 code, but in searching the internet it seems that the 888 128 r14 is a normal startup sequence…. I’ll update when I get more info. The 888 128 and r15 is a normal “boot up” display sequence.
Why is the Red Service System light on on my Pentair?
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. It was in need of a cleaning, but nowhere as bad as the first time the builder cleaned it out.
Do you need to do an acid wash on a Pentair light?
To date I have only rinsed the cell with pressured water, the extremely small amount of calcium buildup that in the past was removed from the hoses water pressure. Should I preform an acid wash anyway just because it’s almost a year?
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.
What does error code E01 mean on mastertemp 400?
MasterTemp 400 heater, when started, heats water for about two minutes, then shuts off and Service Heater light comes on with error code E01. On the circuit board, LED11 & J5 Temp-Fault lights are lit red. Thermistor was recently replaced. E01 is an indication that something is wrong with the temperature circuit.
Why is my Pentair pool heater not working?
I suspect that the majority of issues that customers have with the Pentair 460736 MasterTemp 400 is due to having an inadequate pool system — or they fail to maintain the correct pool chemistry. If your PH is low then your water essentially acid, and will quickly destroy your heat exchanger. This is your fault, not the fault of the pool heater.
What kind of pool heater does Pentair make?
Pentair is a massive global company with a wide industry focus which they describe as: water and fluid solutions, valves and controls, equipment protection and thermal management products. The Pentair MasterTemp 400 pool heater comes in three different models: Pentair 460736 :Standard model: Copper heat exchanger.
