Hayward H250FDN Heater Front Panel Question

[MDP]

Hope somebody can help!

I am working on a Hayward H250FDN Heater -- apparently the front panel leaks water inside the heater. I opened the panel and lost the little buttons under the up and down keys!

Can you please advise?:

1. Where can I get the little buttons from?
2. Is there a cover that I can put on top of the front panel that will prevent water getting inside?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ps0303]

I think you are talking about the keypad and that the buttons no longer work. I'm guessing the keypad has worn away thus causing your issue. Here is the replacement part you are needing. http://www.parts4heating.com/Hayward-FD ... kp1930.htm

There is not a cover for this unit.

 

[MDP]

Thanks Paul. I still wonder once I replace the keypad this will again get water and get damaged. Can you think of a cover or any such thing that will prevent water getting inside?

 

[ps0303]

Only if you are handy enough to create your own. It's definitely a bad design on Hayward's behalf. If you are handy enough to work with a plastic of sorts, you can mold something that will work. Or, search for some flexible magnet sheet. Cut some large enough to fold over from the top of the heater above the bezel and then long enough to cover it. If you do it right, the keypad should be covered pretty well. Only draw back is having to flip it up if you need access to the keypad.