For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The causes of high-pressure failure are as follows 1. Replace Capacitor, Replace Fan motor. Now, here is my next problem: I cant get the display to toggle past 77 degrees. Rio Bravo, Inc. Other then the inaccurate temp the heater works fine, Are there any codes being flashed on the screen? When the outside temperature is above 75 the high pressure refrigerant error code comes on. Raypak Classic Series Heat Pump 140,000 BTU 016033. That is what created the Grand Canyon. A qualified technician should replace the battery. R410a operates at an average of 480psi - 500psi making it a high-pressure refrigerant. Of these, debris clogging or malfunctioning TXVs seem to be the most common problems. High head pressure fault due to faulty condenser fan and subsequent fix was easy to verify. An air conditioning system works in a cycle. 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. Clean entire filtering system and or replace filter element. Check Refrigerant Pressures. Make sure that your sprinklers DONOT spray on the heater in any way what so ever. Maybe you wanted to People get swimming pools for a few reasons. Many features may not work properly without it. In this episode recorded live at AHR Expo 2023, Nick from INFICON joins Bryan to talk about leak detectors and how we can improve our understanding of them. Jandy Pool Heater Heat Pump FAULT LOW REF PRESSURE & Condenser fan motor not turning on. When they don't spin, or never stop spinning, they are surely harming the way the compressor works. The small opening is easy to clog if anything gets in the line. Water circulation pump not on. Sound like compressor was on but fan wasn't spinning. The high refrigerant pres-sure switch is designed to shut the compressor and fan off if a heat buildup occurs for whatever reason. Make sure it is higher than the actual pool water!Low Freon pressure.This error code happens most when it is too cool outside to heat. HIGH REFRIG Alarm:Refrigerant high pressure switch is open. I then reconnected the terminal on the new terminstor and got 75 (I guess thats the water temp). I weighed in the charge per the manufacturer's data plate. The heat pump contains refrigerant under high pressure. just happens when gets to correct temperature. Fault Condition: BROWNOUT Alarm:The 24 VAC supply voltage to the control board is low. Verify external water bypass around heat pump is closed. 1. Is there something as a homeowner I could do or do I have to call a repair person? Repairs must not be attempted by untrained or unqualified individuals. That would help go a long way in finding the solution. But I also questing whether or not it the fan motor. The ambient temperature sensor is out of range (open or shorted). There could be a defect in the heat exchanger caused by the manufacturing process or imbalanced water chemistry. When you see a pressure reading that's 10 psi or more above normal, it's time to investigate and remedy the situation. Make sure the pilot tube is intact and not clogged. Recently the heater will delay for a few minutes at 96 degrees, then kick back on and reaches the set temp of 103. Low condenser airflow will show up as high head pressure, normal . You may use water at low pressure to thaw ice build up on the outer coil, shut the heater off when doing so. Were you able to troubleshoot the problem?? see "Contacting AquaCalAutoPilot, Inc." on page 1. Dealer Sales & Service Guide 1- 61 11 Check to make sure you do not have any bypass valve or any valving in incorrect position which is causing flow restriction Check pool filter pressure gauge -Rule of thumb Sand filter low than 25 psi, Cartridge filter lower than 15 psi , Earth Filter lower than 18 psi In Floor cleaning system valves not working properly I changed out the coil about two years ago under warranty. Orifices were clean. Determine if an insufficient amount of air is being supplied to the equipment. Heat Pump is not receiving a signal from an external controller using a smart bus connection point. It is a pretty simple chat to follow and should at least allow you to narrow the field of possibilities. Electric Resistance. Call the factory for advice. Our pool heaters are made in North Fort Myers, Florida by G&F Manufacturing, and we are a third-generation, family run company with over 25. 2. The spa is about 500+ gallons of water. Restricted airflow over condenser. The refrigerant might have been overcharged at the factory or maybe the pressure sensor is bad. Water flow is fine. 1. Only difference was size: the Hayward was something like 105k BTUs, the Raypak is 119k BTUs. Matthew hasnt been heard from since just after Tax Day. Check for a dirty or blocked evaporator coil. Check for signs of heavy ice buildup on the coil. Make sure the filter has been cleaned/backwashed. It has been working fine all spring until now. Dirty indoor coil or filter (heating mode). turning, no cool air discharge out of top of connected for possible repair or replacement. Hello , This is an inactive thread. Inspect & clean pump impeller. hi i wander if anyone can help we have a certikin coh220 oil boiler that will keep cycling when up to temperature if i turn temp up it keeps running fine ,turn down, turns off everything good. Any new postings here are unlikely to be seen or responded to by other members. No Alarms. This heat gets passed off into the water through the heat exchanger inside the pool heater. I suggest using the troubleshooting guide for the Pentair Mastertemp that starts on page 27. Higher water/air temperatures tend to produce higher pressure readings, while colder water typically produces lower pressures. Check resistance of switch with a full charge, if open, replace switch. A malfunction has occurred that could allow the water temperature to surpass a safe level. Confirm the filter pump is on. Fan is turning, no cool air discharge out of top of heater. Heat pump troubleshooting guide for Pentair pool heaters. No service system or service heater lights. I have a Hayward Easy Temp heater. Minimum flow 30 GPM. Repair suction air leaks. 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. It keeps triggering the high-pressure cut-off on the outdoor unit. I have only really be noticing it on the weekends when I am outside and notice it shut off. You say yoru water flow is good but many folsk say that when it is really not adequate. I hope this helps. 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). Maybe it is more restrictive than the old heater? I have a Hayward H100ID. You will get much more visibility by. Is this a suitable replacement pressure switch? Confirm water is not being diverted away from the. This is where my pool stops heating. What happened to him?? Final Verdict. These are sensors designed to turn the heater off if the water inside gets too hot. Excessive liquid refrigerant returning to the compressor (flood back). yes, my sprinklers hit the top of the hayward panel, putting some water in the exhaust and my heater wont work for a day or two until it drys out.. John, I am having the same problem. Setting the switch to close at too low of a flow can damage the. Pentair 350. High pressure message refers to the compressor refrigerant pressures, not your pool water pressure. Place a wind break around pool. Was told maybe the control board was bad ?,any thoughts. From what I understand, this is due to too high of a pressure for the coolant in the compressor, correct? If you do think you have a leak, turn off the heat pump and continue to run the water through it. 2012 - Any thoughts? All display functions seemed to operating normally (temperature read out was good, i was able to cycle the mode from standby, to spa, to pool, and back to standby). Large images may take a few minutes to appear. Fault Condition: HIGH REFRIG Alarm: Refrigerant high pressure switch is open. Replace Compressor. The pool pump must be ON and your filter clean for the switch to close and allow voltage to pass through. Ensure that the thermostat is set to a higher temperature than the current water temperature. This goes on and on until the heater finally meets its set temperature. Do not exceed the maximum flow rate for the model. Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. 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. Your email address will not be published. There is no "coolant" in a heat pump. Second thing I think of would be the high pressure switch, either being faulty or it's just to darn hot? Make sure you have installed the temperature sensor correctly and it is in good condition. The owner of Peregrine was a buddy of mine. I have a Heyward heat pump model number HP21002 that is 8 years old. If a multiple-speed filter pump is being used, run filter pump at a higher speed. Defective oil pump or the oil pump inlet screen is restricted. The outside air temperature too low and Defrost feature is NOT enable. The high end of that is usually not more than about 15 cents per kWh. Sometimes, your pool heater ignites but doesnt reach the desired temperature. Thermostat is turned all the way up. 2. Now in spring Im trying to get it to fire, but nothing. If the PSI is too high, clean your filter. My first guess is a thermistor or control module issue. Caution: High voltage checks. Heated-diode leak detectors are sensitive, but their sensors wear off with frequent use and will require replacement. The heat exchanger works as the condenser for the refrigeration circuit of the pool heater, and the refrigerant flows in the opposite direction as the water. If so, what did you do? Service by unauthorized personnel will void the. It could be a header gasket that is causing the leak. These special sensors monitor and detect changes in water flow. More possibilities at.. If bad, replace thermistor. Is the pilot lighting? If possible, replace the motor with a larger one. No Alarms. Deactivate power while routing wiring to control board. LO Water Pressure Switch, Vent Pressure Switch, or Temperature Limit Switch Fault. If you would like a more accurate assessment, then we need more info. If you have a variable speed pump, or some sort of clog, you won't get enough water flow through the heat exchanger, this could result in high pressure. I clean the filter. 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