Brand new MasterTemp 125 not igniting

[Pool Clown]

DO NOT try to light that heater with a lighter. You should never attempt to light a forced air type heater like that. Think about it, what do you think the air that is blowing out your lighter is mixed with? And you are bent over that hole while trying to light it?

Start by first checking the gas pressure as i suggested earlier. Even though you smell gas through the exhaust, it does not mean that you are getting enough for the correct fuel air mixture. Only after you have confirmed enough water column (gas pressure) is present, should you then move on to the igniter.

Edit: I missed the 2nd page of replies.

The gas valve has been way over tightened. Turn it back to its upright position. Not sure about that valve (as i have never seen it that far laid over before), but I do know that some gas valves will not function on their side. And you cant get to the valve shut off switch with it like that. So whether this is the cause or not, you should stand it back up. Hopefully, the yellow wire is not shorting out at the blower housing. That would definitely have an impact on operation of the heater.

Flame rectification is sensed for AFTER the heater has fired, not before. If i am to understand the problem correctly, this heater is not firing.

 

[wireform]

Looks to me like you're shorting out where I've indicated in the center of the circle at the connector on the yellow wire.

 

[Cpshockl]

Ok thanks for the help everyone. Called a tech and cost me $200 to find out I BOUGHT A PROPANE UNIT! I feel like an idiot - sorry to waste everyone’s time. That’s what I get for shopping online at 2 am after drinking wine. At least the conversion kit looks fairly easy to install.

 

[JamesW]

Well, that's not good.

Thanks for the update.

 

[Cpshockl]

I decided to become a bronze sponsor for wasting all your time. Thanks - this really is a great resource.

 

[ajw22]

Thanks for supporting TFP.

We all learned something from you.

 

[setsailsoon]

Ok thanks for the help everyone. Called a tech and cost me $200 to find out I BOUGHT A PROPANE UNIT! I feel like an idiot - sorry to waste everyone’s time. That’s what I get for shopping online at 2 am after drinking wine. At least the conversion kit looks fairly easy to install.

Cp,

Thanks for the follow up and the support! Don't feel too bad. You've taught us all a new thing to check for on new heaters. I never did ask for the model and serial number that could have helped. Also, when you do things it's easy to make dumb mistakes. Look at some of my previous posts for classic examples!

The conversion is indeed easy.

Chris

 

[PoolGate]

And now you are way more familiar with your heater!

 

[wireform]

Wow who would have thought ?

 

[Pool Clown]

You should still straighten the gas, err propane valve...

 

[Fleury75]

I love this way this thread ended.