I'm not 100% sure but I think the pressure switch and all the other interlocks should prevent the main burner from firing but the pilot should still work. I may be wrong though.
Al
Re: pilot light won't light on pool heater
I'm not 100% sure but I think the pressure switch and all the other interlocks should prevent the main burner from firing but the pilot should still work. I may be wrong though.
Al
16'x32' oval 22K gal IG vinyl pool; ; Hayward S244T sand filter; Hayward superpump 1 HP pump; hrs; K-2006; PF:5.5
Re: pilot light won't light on pool heater
No Al, you're right - the pilot is before the safety switches.
A spiderweb in the pilot tube could be enough to prevent the lighting.
HOWEVER! When I run into this at work - I back off and have the pool owner call their gas company to find/ fix the issue! I know some about this stuff, but I don't want to be responsible for blowing up someone's house!
I strongly suggest NOT to play with the internals/ gas piping, unless you are a qualified professional!!
Let's all be safe!
Luv & Luk, Ted
Having done construction and service for 4 pool companies in 4 states starting in 1988, what I know about pools could fill a couple of books - what I don't know could fill libraries
Re: pilot light won't light on pool heater
well guy's you were right :-) the pilot light tube and/orifice was clogged. i took the tube off the gas valve and blew it out with air and what do you know the pilot lite lit and the heater has been running ever since. thanks again for the help. Randy
Re: pilot light won't light on pool heater
Yippee ! Another no cost and easy fix. Just took time to find it.
Happy Heating.
Al
16'x32' oval 22K gal IG vinyl pool; ; Hayward S244T sand filter; Hayward superpump 1 HP pump; hrs; K-2006; PF:5.5
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