Jandy JXi Check IGN Steps.

[cmdrkruge]

I see there are many people that seem to get this error and from those posts I have learned a lot to check for.
The usual solution from what I have read is to check the sensors or the ignitor.
I checked the resistance on the ignitor and it seems to fluctuate while connected but within the tolerance that I could find online. Min is around 60 and online says ~10 - 100.
I have also watched the ignition sequence. Looking through the view port, I definitely see the glow which tells me the ignitor is lighting up, but the propane does not seem to igniting to flame.
I definitely smell propane after the failed ignition as the blower evacuates the drum.
Could the ignitor just be lacking the oomph to get a spark? Could there be too much (or not enough) air mixed with the propane? Could there be too little propane?

I have verified that the air sensor sits open (infinite resistance) when off and when the blower kicks in it goes to close (0 ohm). I have checked the hosed and all feel dry and appropriately flexible and clear when I blow through them.
The water sensors also seem to be functioning correctly based on the Ohm meter.

I should also mention that the heater was working ok earlier this season and shut everything down before a big rain storm and then left it off for the week since we were not going to be swimming. I turned it all back on in anticipation of a nice weekend and I have not been able to get the heater to spark back up since.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[PoolGate]

I would replace the ignitor. While you have it out, look in the pot with a flashlight and see if any water in there. It should be bone dry.

 

[1poolman1]

I see there are many people that seem to get this error and from those posts I have learned a lot to check for.
The usual solution from what I have read is to check the sensors or the ignitor.
I checked the resistance on the ignitor and it seems to fluctuate while connected but within the tolerance that I could find online. Min is around 60 and online says ~10 - 100.
I have also watched the ignition sequence. Looking through the view port, I definitely see the glow which tells me the ignitor is lighting up, but the propane does not seem to igniting to flame.
I definitely smell propane after the failed ignition as the blower evacuates the drum.
Could the ignitor just be lacking the oomph to get a spark? Could there be too much (or not enough) air mixed with the propane? Could there be too little propane?

I have verified that the air sensor sits open (infinite resistance) when off and when the blower kicks in it goes to close (0 ohm). I have checked the hosed and all feel dry and appropriately flexible and clear when I blow through them.
The water sensors also seem to be functioning correctly based on the Ohm meter.

I should also mention that the heater was working ok earlier this season and shut everything down before a big rain storm and then left it off for the week since we were not going to be swimming. I turned it all back on in anticipation of a nice weekend and I have not been able to get the heater to spark back up since.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

There is no spark, just a very-hot surface ignitor. How brightly does the ignitor glow? It should be near white just before the gas valve opens. If not, the the ignitor may be bad or it may not be getting the proper voltage. Yes there could be a problem with the gas pressure. You need to check the system with a manometer for proper pressure, a minimum of 5" and maximum of 10.5" water column. How full is the propane tank?

 

[cmdrkruge]

There is no spark, just a very-hot surface ignitor. How brightly does the ignitor glow? It should be near white just before the gas valve opens. If not, the the ignitor may be bad or it may not be getting the proper voltage. Yes there could be a problem with the gas pressure. You need to check the system with a manometer for proper pressure, a minimum of 5" and maximum of 10.5" water column. How full is the propane tank?

ok. the ignitor does NOT get to nearly white. Bright orange gas releases then fades out quickly.

 

[cmdrkruge]

So.......as it turns out, the problem was with the gauge on the propane tank. it was stuck at 70%. The tank was empty. The propane supplier replaced the gauge and refilled the tank. Heater sparked right up after that. Thank you to those that replied.