Leak stopped. Pool is not covered. The reason is simple: TFPC (Trouble Free Pool Care) is a methodology, not a product that you must purchase. Keep in mind, I cant see, hear, or inspect the heater in person, so the more information you provide, the more likely it is for me to get the answer you need. Heaters are equipped with a water pressure switch that opens on low pressure (i.e., pump off or flow restriction). Sometimes, the places we grow up in can shield us from the realities of the rest of the world. Air ducts have substantial leakage. BROWNOUT Alarm:The 24 VAC supply voltage to the control board is low. For a pool your size, you will need a higher BTU size. Was working great before then. Check to see if a phase is out. Any thoughts? Suction Frost Air Conditioner Troubleshooting. It may also trip if the air flow is restricted through the heater. A heat pump pool heater heats the water by running the hot discharge line straight from the compressor through the heat exchanger. I have a Pentair mini max 100 heater hooked up to a cedar hot tub. Comfortable pool temperature is between 26C and . Please help! heater. Use a cover while heating the spa. 100%. This could be as simple as your filter was dirty, which constricted flow to the heater, or you would have to troubleshoot the various switches. I have the same heater. Of these, debris clogging or malfunctioning TXVs seem to be the most common problems. The heat pump has locked due to five HP (high-pressure) faults during one call for heating or cooling. No Airflow Step 3. Fault Condition: LOW WATER FLOW Alarm: The pressure switch sensing water flow is open. 2. Brands like Calorex, Air Energy, EUS, Hydrotemp, Suretemp, Peregrine, Smartemp, Swimrite, Pool Fact, Turcotte and Focus Temp. Air flow blocked across the condensing coil. Excessive liquid refrigerant returning to the compressor (flood back). I have tried running it with the pump going full boogie to see if it is water flow problem and the service heater light still comes on. If there is no reaction then it is rain or condensation water. TEMPERATURE DISPLAY The temperature display indicates water temperature in the inlet of the heater. Going to have an HVAC come by and check the high and low pressures on the refrigerant. Improperly installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury. Inspect thepump and filter and clean if necessary. Unit ON, and Set Temperature is above Actual, but Unit is not heating. Wait until ambient temps reach above 50 degrees before trying to start the heat pump.No power. Disconnect TXV bulb from suction line (SL), have it in your hand, if pressures go back to normal, then reinstall the bulb on suction line (it may have some debris stuck in the port). No Alarms. 2. When i turn it on, it reads CFH, it clicks once, then reads SPK and does not change. Plants too close to heater, blocking discharge air flow. Place heat pump in heating mode and perform the following troubleshooting. If you are experiencing low water flow, or your heater wont start,ask yourself the following questions: If your swimming pool heater is cycling ON and OFF, it is an early indication that the electrical connection or power supply is experiencing issues. Have not tried to jury rig a fix as I have the broken fitting. Inspect your heat exchanger for chemical or sanitizer damage. Do not exceed maximum flow rate for the model. Disconnect TXV bulb from suction line (SL), have it in your hand, if pressures go back to normal, then reinstall the bulb on suction line (it may have some debris stuck in the port). Do not exceed the maximum flow rate for the model. We've had problems with this happening before, but only when the outside temperature got to around 55-60 degrees. Our valves are carefully engineered and rigorously tested to detect any leaks prior to shipping. High Freon pressure. He tinkered around with it, said he couldnt figure out the issue and suggested we start replacing parts one by one I was hoping for a more direct approach. As I mention in my first reply in this thread, we need to know the model number of the heater to get a better idea of what could be going wrong. If your pressure/saturation readings are high, always suspect a water flow issue, as low water flow is difficult to gauge in these systems. If bad, replace thermistor. Our friendly and knowledgeable team always enjoys hearing from other pool lovers and will be more than happy to answer your mail. Raypak, 20 weeks. The purpose of the pressure switch is to ensure that water is flowing through the unit before it allows the heater to turn on. There is no "coolant" in a heat pump. It calls for heat, heat starts for maybe 5-10 seconds, then stops, temp raises rapidly to 124 then slowly back down to 75 and cycles again doing the same thing over and over again. All connections have been tested by an electrician with no issues also. Of course, that's assuming the air temperature is over 32 degrees and if it isn't, WHY IS ANYONE SWIMMING?! Make the sure the breaker has not tripped. Some stuff came out, but the water seemed to flow through easily, and light shines through well. Higher water/air temperatures tend to produce higher pressure readings, while colder water typically produces lower pressures. For MV heaters, if the pilot wont stay lit, check the output on the thermocouple. Page 1 HEAT PUMP POOL HEATER BOMBA DE CALOR PARA PISCINAS OWNER'S MANUAL MANUAL DEL USUARIO PRO1100, PRO1100e, PRO1300, PRO1300h/c, PRO1100e TCE, PRO1300 TCE, PRO1300h/c TCE 101 Production Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 877.278.2797 fax 877.289.2963 cs@aquaprosystems.com www.aquaprosystems.com. Unit is plumbed backwards. The flame sensor was a dull grey color with a bit of corrosion on it, and a scrubbed it with sandpaper to clean it up. no leaking going on at all. Attempts to fire again. It's about water movement, not just pressure. Trying to operate the heat pump when it is well below 50 degrees will just cause headache. Document LTM0930 rev B- (project rel 7.02). Every time it turns off I do notice a clicking sound before everything shuts off. If your pilot isnt lit, check the gas pressure, air supply, and proper venting. If so, then the proving signal is not getting back to the PC Board. Low water flow when switched to spa mode or the control is not in spa mode. A/C or Heat Pump Compressor High Head Pressure Diagnostic FAQs. If code reappears, replace board as memory has failed. Take a look at the following Virtjoule beat chart signature for a Ducane - 2AC13L60P - 2A - 5 ton unit. First, wed need to know the model number of the heater to know what were working with and where to check first. Okay, Tony, I will ask the same question to you as well. HIGH REFRIG What it means: refrigerant system's high-pressure switch is open How to fix it: Ensure that pool pump is sending water to your pool heater Check for any blockage in baskets and filters that are affecting water flow Have pool heater tech inspect higher-pressure switch Pentair heat pump error code LOW REFRIG LOW REFRIG A very high pressure refrigerant. Crankcase heater not installed or defective (migration). Sound like compressor was on but fan wasn't spinning. If good, replace control board. If the refrigerant flows in a different direction, it causes a switch in the function of the indoor and outdoor coils, and it changes whether heat leaves or enters your home. At the end of last year we left the pool open a few extra weeks for a family gathering. Caution: High voltage checks. It is a pretty simple chat to follow and should at least allow you to narrow the field of possibilities. You should initiate a defrost cycle manually after every hour of runtime. The control will sense this fault condition and shut off the compressor until the switch re-closes. If (1) does not work, recover the charge, remove bulb from SL, unscrew TXV head, shake it, if rattles, replace head (PN KT-45-ZGA), if not, replace TXV and filter dryer and charge appropriately. JavaScript is disabled. Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. Pool And Spa Repair Jandy heatpump fault: "High Ref Pressure". If the issue reoccurs, please see "Contacting AquaCalAutoPilot, Inc." on page 1. This can indicate a loose or damaged communication cable. Call your dealer for advice. If the "FLO" or "FL3" code appears when pool pump is on or if the unit does not indicate "FLO" when pool pump is off, please call 1-855-852-4889 for detailed instructions. b. Pool pump timer is not set for a long enough running period. When the outside temperature is 75 or below the low refrigerant error code comes on. Heat exchanger clogged with debris. The condenser water loop is open to the atmosphere in the chiller. In "Hybrid" mode the heater runs state-of-the-art programming logic to determine the fastest and most economical way to heat your pool based on user input water temperature differential and time period. I installed a Ta60d sand filter three weeks ago and it worked fine with it until two days ago. You may use water at low pressure to thaw ice build up on the outer coil, shut the heater off when doing so. I need some input. If the fan is not operating, contact. If it's not, please turn it on. the pool place thinks it might be putting copper into my pool. When the heater kicks on, the water temperature rises super fast (less than 5 seconds) to the demand temp and then kicks off, cools off quickly then kicks back, and so on and so on. If there is no gas coming from the energized pilot valve, replace valve. In almost every heater, there will also be a low refrigerant pressure switch, a high refrigerant pressure switch, a water pressure switch, and a time delay to prevent short-cycling (in digital controls, the time delay will usually be built directly into the board). The unit can continue to operate down to -4F, producing 120F water. Hello. Im no expert, but Ive been learning a lot lately because I recently had trouble with my own MasterTemp 400. Its under warranty so let them figure it out. The refrigerant systems high-pressure switch is showing as open. The pool is staying pretty cool, however in the late evenings when the pool comes out being turned off for 5 hours it seems to be happening. This should have no significant effect on your water temperature. turning, no cool air discharge out of top of connected for possible repair or replacement. If error reoccurs, call for service. An air conditioning system works in a cycle. Check for signs of heavy ice buildup on the coil. Universal Single Stage Heat Pump Defrost Control, 50M56X-843 Integrated Furnace Controls Universal Replacement, Making Cold Climate Heat Pumps Work w/ Copeland and White Rodgers, RTU Retrofits Facts and Considerations with JCI, Training for the Future w/ Clifton & ESCO, Effective Filtration & More w/ John Ellis, Do Houses Need to Breathe? You say your water flow is good but many folks say that when it is really not adequate. If your URL is correct, you'll see an image preview here. But that is just a guess until I have the above info. IO Igniter open error If the control is not in lockout and senses that the igniter circuit is open when the blower is running the control will turn off the blower and go into lockout. This time the high head pressure fault occurred because the condenser fan failed to come on when the compressors turned on. Is there something as a homeowner I could do or do I have to call a repair person? Only 5 months old is leaking out the bottom. What happened to him?? Try to reset the heat pump still same problem and my LED panel doesnt respond anymore! Removed it and plugged the fitting hole. Yo! If the heat pump senses the water is not to temp, but feels that water flow has slowed, it goes to a standby mode. It happens to me both when the pump is on any speed. Condenser fan out. So, I opened the 3-port valve and adjusted it where the 2 return lines are fully open. Im just trying to determine which to look at or try first. 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