My heater was working just fine for about a month and now every time I turn it on the breaker trips. Pump is running well. Thoughts?
1547499
Have not had any problems with this pump. Had continual problems with my other pump. Would have an electrician check for possible short, or breaker size may be smaller than required?
1547500
Make sure your contacts on the heater and breaker panel haven't loosened. We had the same issue with a pump and the neutral had become loose from the vibration.
1547501
How many amps is your breaker rated for? Hayward recommends 60...it may be that the existing breaker was damaged and may need to be replaced. Manual: https://www.hayward-pool.com/pdf/manuals/Spa-Heaters-ISCSPAXI.pdf
1547502
I had this problem. Took off the cover & had an exposed wire that was shorting out. Ran new wire to the heater. Working fine.
1547503
1st did you check to make sure the size of the wire was sufficient to run the heater? I had to replace mine with a thicker wire. Perhaps you need to install a larger breaker.
1547504
Are you saying you bought this same heater and the breaker trips? Because that is what is happening to us with this new heater. My husband says he would not recommend this unit. I know the cost will be at least double, if not triple, but you really should call a professional.
1547505
Mine did too but it wasn't the heaters fault. In one case the plug i used for my heater was too small. Another time the wire to the heater was too small. These electrical components should be rated for 60 to 80 amps, wire size 8 or so. these wires are the size of a pencil and carry a lot of current. Usually the power componants to the heater are at fault. The breaker should be at least 60 amps or more. Note use your own units directions as each one is different. Hope this opinion helps.
139379
My units tick a little when the thermostat trips on but that is all. it has been doing this since the units were new a I have no problems. Is your wiring and breaker sized correctly for the twon units?
1175780
Mine too. There is an electrical connection behind the control panel that overheats and starts to burn the wire insulation when the heater is on high. It is connected to the pendulum switch that would power-off the unit if it tipped over. I contacted Kaz (the actual mfgr) but they weren't interested in fixing or replacing the heater.
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Well James, since I got my heater it has not been cold enough for me to run for long periods of time. I have used it the most this month, I'm curious to see what my light bill will show. So far I like it, I have had an EdenPure heater prior to this one and the cord didn't heat up I used it for six years.
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Sounds like either it's not heating up and building pressure, or like there's a leak in the system. Either way, for an inexpensive machine like this, it will likely cost more to fix than to just replace.
805970
Chris is right, I spoke with the elect who checked mine when I hooked it up. He said, not only will that not work right with the way the wire hookups are in the heater, it's against most elect codes. I would put in new breakers and wire just to make sure everything is good. You wouldn't want to fry something that's so expensive. Mine has been going for 4years now..... Still going strong.Hope this helps.
43269
If your heater is making noise there is something wrong, or it's a piece of junk. My ViaAqua makes no noise and is working. I suggest exchanging the defective unit.
1594840
Same issue here. I'm fairly sure that mine is overloaded (3/4 or 1 HP pump) and the Triac (electronic) switch inside gets too hot and fails to turn off. Unplugging it for a while to cool down makes it work again for a while. At low duty cycle (off a lot more than on) it works OK. I can't find one that works as well that is rated for lager pumps.
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I spoke with the company this afternoon and they said that the heater is the best they can find in order to keep the price down. They are open to any suggestions for another heater that is both better and less expensive. They also said that they have since switched manufacturers for their filter pump to Intex. Personally, I have not come across any problems with the heater or pump but I was curious if the company offered other options for me to consider for the future.
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This heater was a good heater for several months but something went crazy with it & the heating element went crazy & cooked my tank. It spiked a very high temp & lost almost all my coral & a few fish. I had it in my sump. Don't know if it was just this heater or if they are all faulty. Sorry I couldn't have been more help.
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I had the same problem. I first replaced the over protection switch and the hi limit switch. heater then came on and as you have it just ran hot even in air dry, so I replaced the thermostat and the heater still remain hot and brightly glowing. I talked to a repairman and he said to check the heater for a short to ground. It was shorted. Replaced the element that only had one of the ceramic element holders broke. This fixed my problem. I hope this helps.
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Mine went bad and did this same thing, I can hear the relay click but no continuity thru the terminals... Might be that you have a defective unit. Mine lasted a few months pulling about 3 amps at 12 volts for about 5 mins a day. I was running a bilge pump to water my garden from a rain barrel.
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did you turn up the dial to maximum heating temp?.sometimes it gets turned down by error. IF it is all the way up...check the electric going to the heater...(that it is on) IF good..they it burned out....get a new one...
1078330
I have my well pump on one side red connector and my hot water heater on the other side red connector. My generator isn't big enough to run both at the same time,so I turn off the water heater breaker when tank is full of hot water and cut on the well pump breaker. I have to alternate them is what I am trying to say.
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I had mine plugged in for a few months - only using it occasionally - and one night when I wasn't using it, started flashing red in the middle of the night - it didn't turn the heat on while it did this. It didn't stop when I used the control so I unplugged it and replugged it in and it's been fine. Nothing in the manual about that. If it does it again I will call the manufacture.
2141802
I'm not sure what the amperage is, we have never had a problem with breakers in the box. We have blown the fuse in the pump.
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I have not had a problem with mine but definitely call the company and explain to them what has happened. Be firm but not rude in letting them know that you are not satisfied with the performance of the heater. I am sure they will do something to rectify the problem. Good luck.