Auto Ignition on a Hayward H250 Gas Heater

[Mancina]

This is our first year with our new pool and we have used the heater about 5 times. The first 2 times were in late April, and when we tuned the heater on, it ignited within 3 - 5 seconds and had no issues. Recently, the past 2 times, when we turn the heater on, it takes about 3 minutes to ignite, unless, I turn it off quickly, and then turn it back on......it will then kick on within the 5 seconds. I have questioned this with Hayward and I am still awaiting an answer. Has anyone experienced this issue with this unit or similiar?

Thanks.

 

[Sparkmaster]

I have the same issue but i found it to be when i start up the pool on low setting it wouldn't work but on high it would kick on..

 

[Mancina]

Question for you "Sparkmaster"....when you say low or high setting, are you referring to the temperature setting or something else within the control panel/unit? All I have done to date is turn the unit on to "pool" and then set the temperature where desired. Thanks.

 

[tj_shopper]

I have the Hayward H150. I have the same issue. When I turn the heater on with the low setting, it doesn't come on. However, if I turn the dial to "high", it does ignite. Hey, I'm just glad it works!!!!