My dealer sold me a Hayward H200 pool heater with millivolt ignition. He said that's the only ones they sell because you don't have to hook it up to electricity. I have a millivolt heater in my ice shack and it can be a pain to light at times but I do like it.
Will I be happy with the millivolt heater or should I get the electric model?
Hayward Heater: Millivolt vs. Electronic
No you won't be happy with the Hayward millivolt heater.I've worked on almost every brand heater out there and I think its the worst design ever, low profile, very hard to light pilot (the little starter button will be useless in a year). The low voltage means more problems with things like wire ends. I would recommend a electronic ignition heater. They have a digital readout, no guessing what temp its at or where its set and are self diagnostic. Wiring them is very simple and they can be wired into your time clock if you have one
Hayward millivolt or electric
I've had a Hayward H200 millivolt system for several years... can't recall when I installed it but it has been at least 5 years. The only problem I've had is that the pilot will occasionally go out in very high winds. However, the igniter has worked fine and I have no problem relighting it when necessary. If you're already wired up electrically, then it is a moot point. Otherwise, the millivolt system will save you the additional cost of wiring.
Hayward Heater: Millivolt vs. Electronic
I cant get my hayward electric igniton to light its brand new i can smell the gas and dont see any place to light it from
Hayward Heater: Millivolt vs. Electronic
I have a five-year-old H200 millivolt...it is somewhat difficult to light in the spring. This year it started giving me a new problem that I've yet to diagnose. When I turn the "temperature dial", the heater will not "kick-on" until I am nearly at the highest heat setting, no matter what the water temperature is. I'm hoping that I just need a new burbon (spelled wrong) tube??? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Hayward Heater: Millivolt vs. Electronic
You guys can have some of my hot water.. 90+ water temp in Tampa, FL area.. it sucks both ways.. too hot or too cold..
Hayward Heater: Millivolt vs. Electronic
new guy ohio wrote:I have a five-year-old H200 millivolt...it is somewhat difficult to light in the spring. This year it started giving me a new problem that I've yet to diagnose. When I turn the "temperature dial", the heater will not "kick-on" until I am nearly at the highest heat setting, no matter what the water temperature is. I'm hoping that I just need a new burbon (spelled wrong) tube??? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I have a similar problem. The pilot is lit and the burners kick on at a low temperature. As soon as I turn the control knob to a higher heat setting, the burners shut off. When I turn the knob back to cool (within the blue zone), the burners kick on again. Any ideas?
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Hayward Heater: Millivolt vs. Electronic
boabrian wrote:I cant get my hayward electric igniton to light its brand new i can smell the gas and dont see any place to light it from
You don't have to light a pilot on the electronic ignition heaters. There is a spark that lights the pilot whenever it calls for heat. Do you hear a clicking sound?
cold water wrote:new guy ohio wrote:I have a five-year-old H200 millivolt...it is somewhat difficult to light in the spring. This year it started giving me a new problem that I've yet to diagnose. When I turn the "temperature dial", the heater will not "kick-on" until I am nearly at the highest heat setting, no matter what the water temperature is. I'm hoping that I just need a new burbon (spelled wrong) tube??? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I have a similar problem. The pilot is lit and the burners kick on at a low temperature. As soon as I turn the control knob to a higher heat setting, the burners shut off. When I turn the knob back to cool (within the blue zone), the burners kick on again. Any ideas?
Sounds like you two might need the temp probe/sensor replaced. You can do a resistance test with a digital volt meter to see if the probes are sensing the correct temp. Refer to mfg instructions for these specs.
Hayward Heater: Millivolt vs. Electronic
It sounds like your pot senser is going bad-- To test it you have to get to the back of the control panel where it is plugged in and pull the plug.Then with the heater on lick your finger and touch the two prongs where the pot was plugged in (this will create the resistance of the senser )and hold till the heater lights--about 3 to 9 seconds--If it lights its your pot senser if not its your panel --- KEN
Hayward Heater: Millivolt vs. Electronic
Great tip Ken
Thanks
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Hayward Heater: Millivolt vs. Electronic
HAS ANYONE HAD THE PROBLEM OF THE PILOT LIGHT NOT STAYING ON AFTER YOU RELEASE THE
PILOT BUTTON?
PILOT BUTTON?
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