E60
Rheem Polarity / Grounding Fault

Heater shows E60 and will not start; often after wiring changes

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Reversed line and neutral, Missing equipment ground, Shared neutral with other loads, Incorrect bonding

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Turn off power at the breaker. Electrical work should comply with local codes; consult an electrician if unsure.

  • Verify wiring: Open the electrical junction box on the heater and confirm that line, neutral, and ground are connected exactly as shown in the Rheem wiring diagram.
  • Check polarity: Use a receptacle tester or multimeter to ensure hot and neutral are not reversed at the supply.
  • Confirm grounding and bonding: Ensure the green or bare ground wire is securely attached to the heater's ground lug and that the bonding lug is connected to the pool bonding grid.
  • Correct any miswiring: Rewire as needed, then restore power and check if E60 clears.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Power Supply Wiring
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