Thermeau
External Control / Automation Not Starting Heater
Heater display is on but unit does not respond to a call for heat from the pool automation system.
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Possible Causes
Incorrect wiring between automation and Thermeau fireman’s switch terminals, Automation not configured for heater control, Open contact in external thermostat, Broken low-voltage control cable
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power before changing any low-voltage wiring.
- Switch to local control: Put the Thermeau heater into local/manual mode (if available) and set a temperature above current water temp. If the heater starts, the issue is with external control.
- Check automation settings: Verify that the pool controller is configured to enable the heater and that the desired body (pool/spa) is active.
- Inspect control wiring: At the heater, confirm that the external control wires are connected to the correct Thermeau terminals and that the cable is intact.
- Test contact closure: With a multimeter, verify that the automation provides a proper dry contact closure when heat is requested.
- Correct wiring or replace cable: Fix any miswiring and replace damaged control cable as needed.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Thermeau Fireman’s Switch Terminal Block
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