E13
Pentair Sta-Rite Non‑Volatile Memory / Parameter Error

Pump display shows E13 and pump will not start after a power event

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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

Corrupted configuration memory in drive, Power surge during write operation, Failed EEPROM or microcontroller

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Disconnect power before servicing.

  • Power reset: Turn off the breaker for 5–10 minutes, then restore power and see if the error clears.
  • Factory reset: Follow the Sta‑Rite IntelliPro VS‑SR manual to perform a factory default reset of all schedules and speeds. This can clear corrupted parameters.
  • Reprogram settings: After reset, re‑enter desired speeds, schedules, and external control settings.
  • Surge protection: Install a surge protector on the pump circuit to prevent future memory corruption from voltage spikes.
  • Board replacement: If E13 persists and the pump will not operate, the control board’s memory device is likely defective and the drive control module must be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Drive Control Module
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