Oof, this is the one that the tech provided and billed as Pentair. How can you tell its not genuine?
Pentair Master Temp 400 (yes another thread)
- Thread starter jtrubash
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Pentair MasterTemp Heaters - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
Old style board …
New style board for connected heater with RS-485 connector on lower right..
Both have SA in circle in middle of board.
Your board has no Pentair labels or part numbers…
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Also look at the capacitors on the upper right. Pentair uses black capacitors, yours are silver.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
How much were you charged for that board? A new Pentair board costs round $450 + installation.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
No way that is a Pentair board. Send that pic Pentair Support.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
This was the only part related to the heater. There was also a multiport valve that was leaking
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You still have the old board? It was probably good.
Your pool tech was a hack if the first thing he did was replace the PCB.
Your pool tech was a hack if the first thing he did was replace the PCB.
I do not, it was replaced as part of the closing agreement for the house
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Given the history and 8 years old I would replace the heater and start new.
If you want to assess the condition of the heater and decide if it is worthwhile putting money into it you need to remove the manifold and examine the bypass valve and heat exchanger. Repairs would only be economical as DIY. Makes no sense to pay a tech to do a lot of labor.
If I go the replacement route:
1) what would be a reasonable cost in your opinion to do like for like?
2) is there a different heater I should look in to?
Appreciate all your feedback!
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
New MasterTemp 400 is around $4,000 for a DIY install. 6 is not outrageous for a Pool Styore price with installation and warranty.
MasterTemp 400 is a workhorse and 8 years is a good run for a heater.
MasterTemp 400 is a workhorse and 8 years is a good run for a heater.
That's the work of of the chlorinator working overtime. Don't put another cent in it and move on with new. Please re-pipe to eliminate the tablet chlorinator so it can never happen again that way.