Ever wonder what's under the cover of your heater? This guide explains the basic functions of a heater and gives you some idea of what might be wrong when your heater malfunctions. This guide is based on the design and operation of a smaller 100 BTU heater but the basic concepts are applicable to most heaters.
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Richard Ray Posted: 8/20/2020
Water is leaking where the sensor wire from the thermostat enters the Header. What will it take to repair this leak?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/20/2020
First, what is the model number of your heater? Different designs leads to different solutions.Reply
Richard Posted: 8/20/2020
The heater is a Hayward H100ID. It is leaking where the thermostat wire enters the header.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 8/21/2020
Hayward H-Series Above Ground Heater - H100ID1 & H100IDP1 Parts Diagram, is the leak due to a deformity of the header and the sensor port or is it due to the flow sensor? Depending on what is causing the leak would determine if you need the header or if sensor needs to be replaced or modified.Reply
Kelly Posted: 2/2/2020
Our equipment pad is near our patio. We are in need for a new heat pump. What is the quietest pump on the market. We will need a 140,000BTU How can we make it a bit quieter in that area? ThanksReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 2/10/2020
Currently, the quietest heat pump is the AquaCal Heatwave SuperQuiet 143,000 BTU - SQ225AHDSBNP.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/22/2017
allwet - Unfortunately, we do not have that diagnostic information. Call your heater's manufacturer for further assistance. Hayward is 866-772-2100. Raypak is 805-278-5300.Reply
allwet Posted: 5/20/2017
Can a water pressure valve be checked?? howReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/31/2016
Raypak thermostat - I have not removed this thermostat. Please contact Raypak at 805-278-5300 for information.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 7/28/2016
I have RayPak electric heater mod# ELS1100-Z 11 kw 240 v and I would like to find out how to remove the thermostat sensor from the heating unit. I'd hate to create a leaking problem.Thanks Larry
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/19/2016
Sherry - There are several control or monitoring devices to control the safe operation of a heater including: the heat controller itself, the thermostat, the air pressure switch, the water pressure switch, and the high limit switch. Any or all of these devices could be partially faulty. You would have to have a heater professional analyse your system to isolate your problem.Reply
Sherry Posted: 7/17/2016
I have a hayward pool heater. It always comes on but sometimes the heat will not stay on. Is there a certain temperature that it shuts off? If so, can it be adjusted higher and if so, how?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/21/2016
Antonia - Blower (idxl2bwr1930) is used on Low Nox H-Series heaters manufactured after 9-20-04. For further information, you will have to contract Hayward tech support at 866-772-2100.Reply
Antonio Posted: 6/19/2016
Recently my heater blower was making noise and not turn on. Thinking to replace the blower IDXL2BWR1930 appears a new part with 1931 is required. Are the other part I should expect to replace?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/16/2016
Drew - I would suggest calling Pentair directly at 800-831-7133. Will should have the experience to isolate your problem.Reply
Drew Posted: 5/12/2016
Hi,I have a Pentair Minimax 100. I replaced the thermopile last year. This fixed the heater, but then it began short-cycling. That burned out the thermopile.
From my research, to fix the short-cycling (I obviously bought another thermopile), I have seen either the hi-limit switch, or the flow valve. Any experience? Obviously I expect nothing here, this is no way to diagnose a problem.
thanks!
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/31/2014
todd - I do not know the answer to this problem. Maintaining a gas heater can be involved. I would suggest calling a Jandy rep on this. Their number is 800-822-7933.Reply
todd Posted: 8/31/2014
I have a new Jandy heater that worked for 3 months and quit. I noticed soot inside and on the bottom. I replaced the pilot generator and the fusible link. The heater lights and turns on but there is black smoke coming out of the top. It seems as though a valve in the heater is closed and not allowing water to pass through the exchanger. Any advice or help is appreciated.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/9/2014
terry - Getting the right amount of gas to your heater can be tricky. I would call your heater manufacturer and ask him for specific instructions or to get the name of a heater rep in your area.Reply
terry Posted: 6/8/2014
I had a heater installed but the heater won't fire up properly. I can hear the ignition start and the gas valve open but no flame. Gas supply line is about 60ft from the meter and is 1/2" piping and goes into heater which is 3/4" piping. Could the problem be not enough gas supplying the heater to get it started?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/23/2013
luis - We have not written a guide on replacing a pool heater yet. You might go on the internet and look under " replacing a pool heater" for instructions.Reply
luis Posted: 8/22/2013
how do i remove the old pool heater? do you have any instructions i can see?Reply