“Water sw open”. Raypak 266 digital. (2024)

FAQs

Why is my Raypak pool heater not firing? ›

Check the Power: If your Raypak pool heater isn't working at all, the problem could be something as simple as a lack of power. Go make sure there aren't any tripped circuit breakers in the fuse box, then check that the unit's time clock is set to the “On” position.

No demand means that you have met the desired temperature. If the pool temperature falls 2° below your Set Temperature , then the heater will come back on. Then it will register a heating prompt, letting you know that the heater is back on. Pool and Spa Expert: Patrick D.

(open water temp sensor) That means the control board can no longer read the temperature of the incoming water.

A closed system is one in which potable water has no way to exit a home's plumbing (in an open system, water inside plumbing can be forced back into the city water main through the supply line).

As a member of the Rheem^® family of brands, Raypak^® is a big part of Rheem Manufacturing's commitment to taking a greater degree of responsibility for future generations.

The average life of a pool heater is between 15 and 25 years with regular usage and proper maintenance, but there are various factors that impact that projection.

✓ Low water flow: If there isn't enough water flowing through the heater, it won't turn on as a safety measure. Check that all valves are open and the pump is running properly. ✓ Clogged filter: A clogged filter can also impede water flow, causing the heater to not turn on.

Reset your pool heater by flipping the breaker switch in the electrical panel to “off” and then “on.” Your breaker may be located in a disconnect box near your pool heater or in the breaker panel in your home.

A bigger pool heater may only require two hours to have a pool nice and warm and a smaller heater made need three hours to get that same size swimming pool to a comfortable swim temperature. The type of swimming pool heater a homeowner has will also be a factor in when to run a pool heater.

Your heater may have inadequate water flow due to a dirty filter, closed valve, external bypass, reversed water connections, or pressure switch out of adjustment. It is also possible that your thermostat is out of calibration or needs to be replaced.

Is it cheaper to leave a pool heater on all night or shut it off at night and restart it in the morning when the pool temperature drops 10 F? ›

Also, turn the temperature down or turn off the heater whenever the pool won't be used for several days. This will save energy and money. It's a myth that it takes more energy to heat a pool back up to a desired temperature than you save by lowering the temperature or turning off the heater.

For open-outlet (low-pressure) storage type electric water heaters, they are designed to supply only one serving point and the outlet is controlled by a special water mixer which maintains a vented passage for the air inside the tank to the atmosphere.

The IF code stands for ignition failure, which means your heater tried to light, but it did not. The SB code stands for a keypad failure. The keypad failure is typically just the membrane pad. If it was the display board you would see a CE error. Ask Your Own Pool and Spa Question.

This is an Electric pool heater(heat pump) to me it sounds like either the unit isn't getting or seeing enough water flow. The pools filters might need to be cleaned or replaced, or the flow switch in the heater needs to be replaced or is blocked..