Determining water leaks vs. condensation, 31 start, Start – Aquacal H/AT100R User Manual
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START
Is the flow light on
and the unit
heating?
START
Is the flow light on
and the unit
heating?
Call AquaCal for
Assistance:
800-786-7751
Call AquaCal for
Assistance:
800-786-7751
When the heater is operating,
it is normal to produce up to 8
gallons of condensation (water)
per hour. If water drainage
seems excessive, proceed to
TESTING.
When the heater is operating,
it is normal to produce up to 8
gallons of condensation (water)
per hour. If water drainage
seems excessive, proceed to
TESTING.
Yes
TESTING:
If using chlorine as a pool/spa sanitizer, use a chlorine
test strip or test kit to determine whether the water is
from the pool or is normal condensation.
OR
An alternative method of determining a pool water leak in
the heater is to turn the heater off for a few hours, leave
the pump running, and see if water continues to drain
from the heater.
TESTING:
If using chlorine as a pool/spa sanitizer, use a chlorine
test strip or test kit to determine whether the water is
from the pool or is normal condensation.
OR
An alternative method of determining a pool water leak in
the heater is to turn the heater off for a few hours, leave
the pump running, and see if water continues to drain
from the heater.
Did the test results
indicate the presence
of chlorine?
Did the test results
indicate the presence
of chlorine?
Yes
Does water continue
to drain from the heater
after the heater has been
off for several hours?
Does water continue
to drain from the heater
after the heater has been
off for several hours?
Yes
This would indicate
the water present
is from normal
condensation.
This would indicate
the water present
is from normal
condensation.
No
No
If heater has not run recently,
and water is coming
from the heater, heater may
have a water leak.
If heater has not run recently,
and water is coming
from the heater, heater may
have a water leak.
No
Chlorine Test
Turn- Off Test
Problem
Solved.
Problem
Solved.
Determining Water Leaks vs. Condensation
All Analog/Digital Air Source Heat Pumps - 12/22/03