Heater won't fire

[bb80301]

I have the same heater & similar problem. I spoke w/ Pentair tech support 1-800-831-7133, and they were very helpful in troubleshooting. There are some indicator lights on the back of the control panel that they'll ask you about. You can see them by unscrewing the two screws on the metal case part that the control panel is attached to. That section of the case will hinge down, and you'll see the LEDs on the back side of the panel.

Turns out that my problem is nasty -- the heat exchanger is leaking, which is sputtering water onto the burners & the ignition unit. Pentair says that I need a new heater -- anyone have thoughts about that?

BB

[waste]

Hi guys, sorry you're having heater problems

You may be able to find the 'service dude's ' troubleshooting manual on line (sorry, I don't have one) and follow the tests through the 'ladder'

BB, a new heat exchanger is less expensive than a whole new heater! Look into finding one and I'll give you some help with installing it (also, were you running the pool using "heater eaters" A/K/A a trichlor feeder in the past?)