How does the lockout work on a pool heater?
How does the lockout work on a pool heater?
Digital controls for pool heaters have an ignition lockout function that automatically maintains a particular water temperature. If the temperature inadvertently changes or isn’t constant, there may be a problem with the controls, or the lockout function needs to be reset.
What causes a pool heater to shut down during ignition?
In order to prevent overheating, pool heaters also have temperature limit switches that will cause the unit to shut down if the temperature is exceeded during ignition. This prevents your water from getting too hot right then, but it will allow the water to get too cold if you do not reset the limit switch.
When to contact a technician about a pool heater ignition lockout?
Note if the digital display shows an ignition error code, such as “bD” or “HF” that indicate a problem with the gas-valve relay in the heater. Contact a technician if the controls do not automatically reset the relay in 2 minutes, as indicated when the indicator light and display begin flashing again.
Are there any problems with my digital pool heater?
One common problem that digital pool heater owners may have is ignition lockout. Pool heater ignition lockout is designed to protect against overheating.
Why is there a lockout on my pool heater?
Pool heater ignition lockout is designed to protect against overheating. Of course this is a good thing, but if owners are not able to clear the lockout and reset their digital equipment, the situation can go bad fast. Without a functioning pool heater, your pool water will start to get chilly and eventually it will be too cold for you to enjoy.
In order to prevent overheating, pool heaters also have temperature limit switches that will cause the unit to shut down if the temperature is exceeded during ignition. This prevents your water from getting too hot right then, but it will allow the water to get too cold if you do not reset the limit switch.
Note if the digital display shows an ignition error code, such as “bD” or “HF” that indicate a problem with the gas-valve relay in the heater. Contact a technician if the controls do not automatically reset the relay in 2 minutes, as indicated when the indicator light and display begin flashing again.
One common problem that digital pool heater owners may have is ignition lockout. Pool heater ignition lockout is designed to protect against overheating.