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Summer Waves Pool Pumps Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Digital control panel displays E1 and pump will not start or stops shortly after starting.
Low Water Flow / Flow Protection Fault
E2
Control panel shows E2 and pump shuts off or will not run continuously.
Overheating / Thermal Protection Trip
E3
Display shows E3 and pump will not start or stops immediately.
Overcurrent / Motor Overload Fault
E4
Control panel displays E4 and pump will not run or shuts down shortly after starting.
Dry-Run Protection / No Water Detected
E5
Display shows E5 and pump will not power on or shuts off unexpectedly.
Power Supply / Voltage Fault
E6
Pump display shows E6 and the unit will not start.
Internal Sensor / Control Board Communication Fault
E7
Display shows E7 and pump cycles on and off or will not run.
Ground Fault / Leakage Current Detected
E8
Control panel shows E8 and pump speed or operation cannot be adjusted.
Keypad / User Interface Fault
E9
Display shows E9 and pump runs erratically or not at all.
Internal Memory / Configuration Error
Symptom
Pump display is blank or very dim, but the motor still runs when plugged in.
Display / User Interface Failure
Symptom
Pump emits a burning smell or the motor housing becomes extremely hot to the touch.
Overheating / Electrical Overload
Symptom
Pump housing is difficult to open; lid seems stuck or seized.
Stuck Pump Lid / Binding O-Ring
Symptom
Pump housing or hoses rattle and knock when the pump turns on or off.
Water Hammer / Hydraulic Shock
Symptom
Pump hums but does not start; no water is moving.
Stalled Motor / Jammed Impeller
Symptom
Pump is running but there are large amounts of air bubbles coming from the return jet.
Suction Air Leak
Symptom
Pump is unusually quiet and cool but there is no water movement in the pool.
Air-Locked Pump / Disconnected Plumbing
Symptom
Pump is very noisy, making grinding or rattling sounds during operation.
Mechanical Noise / Bearing or Impeller Damage
Symptom
Pump makes a loud whining or high-pitched noise but still moves water.
Cavitation / High-Speed Flow Noise
Symptom
Pump motor makes a clicking sound and fails to start.
Start Failure / Internal Protector Cycling
Symptom
Pump motor starts and stops repeatedly every few seconds.
Short Cycling / Protection Trip
Symptom
Pump runs but filter pressure is very low and there is little suction at the skimmer.
Low Suction / Air Ingress
Symptom
Pump runs but the filter pressure (if gauge is present) is very high and flow is reduced.
High Filter Pressure / Clogged Filter
Symptom
Pump runs but there is a constant small drip from the drain plug at the bottom of the housing.
Drain Plug Leak
Symptom
Pump runs but there is a noticeable electrical buzzing or humming from the control panel area.
Control Relay / Transformer Noise
Symptom
Pump runs but there is very weak water flow returning to the pool.
Restricted Circulation / Low Flow
Symptom
Pump runs but water in the pool remains cloudy or dirty despite circulation.
Insufficient Filtration Performance
Symptom
Pump runs but water leaks into the motor area, causing rust or corrosion on the motor casing.
Seal Failure / Water Ingress to Motor
Symptom
Pump runs continuously and cannot be turned off using the control panel buttons.
Stuck Relay / Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Pump timer does not start or stop the pump at the programmed times.
Timer / Control Logic Malfunction
Symptom
Pump trips the GFCI plug or house breaker as soon as it is turned on.
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
Pump turns on but shuts off after a few minutes of operation.
Thermal Overload / Overheating Motor
Symptom
Pump vibrates excessively and may move or walk on the ground during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance
Symptom
Pump will not stay primed; it loses water and suction shortly after starting.
Loss of Prime
Symptom
Pump will not turn on at all; no lights or display on the control panel.
No Power / Dead Pump
Symptom
Water is leaking from around the pump housing or between the motor and wet end.
Pump Housing / Shaft Seal Leak
Symptom
Water is leaking from hose connections at the pool wall or pump fittings.
Hose Connection Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Digital control panel displays E1 and pump will not start or stops shortly after starting.
|
Low Water Flow / Flow Protection Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Control panel shows E2 and pump shuts off or will not run continuously.
|
Overheating / Thermal Protection Trip | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and pump will not start or stops immediately.
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Overcurrent / Motor Overload Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Control panel displays E4 and pump will not run or shuts down shortly after starting.
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Dry-Run Protection / No Water Detected | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and pump will not power on or shuts off unexpectedly.
|
Power Supply / Voltage Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Pump display shows E6 and the unit will not start.
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Internal Sensor / Control Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and pump cycles on and off or will not run.
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Ground Fault / Leakage Current Detected | View Details |
| E8 |
Control panel shows E8 and pump speed or operation cannot be adjusted.
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Keypad / User Interface Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and pump runs erratically or not at all.
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Internal Memory / Configuration Error | View Details |
| – |
Pump display is blank or very dim, but the motor still runs when plugged in.
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Display / User Interface Failure | View Details |
| – |
Pump emits a burning smell or the motor housing becomes extremely hot to the touch.
|
Overheating / Electrical Overload | View Details |
| – |
Pump housing is difficult to open; lid seems stuck or seized.
|
Stuck Pump Lid / Binding O-Ring | View Details |
| – |
Pump housing or hoses rattle and knock when the pump turns on or off.
|
Water Hammer / Hydraulic Shock | View Details |
| – |
Pump hums but does not start; no water is moving.
|
Stalled Motor / Jammed Impeller | View Details |
| – |
Pump is running but there are large amounts of air bubbles coming from the return jet.
|
Suction Air Leak | View Details |
| – |
Pump is unusually quiet and cool but there is no water movement in the pool.
|
Air-Locked Pump / Disconnected Plumbing | View Details |
| – |
Pump is very noisy, making grinding or rattling sounds during operation.
|
Mechanical Noise / Bearing or Impeller Damage | View Details |
| – |
Pump makes a loud whining or high-pitched noise but still moves water.
|
Cavitation / High-Speed Flow Noise | View Details |
| – |
Pump motor makes a clicking sound and fails to start.
|
Start Failure / Internal Protector Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Pump motor starts and stops repeatedly every few seconds.
|
Short Cycling / Protection Trip | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but filter pressure is very low and there is little suction at the skimmer.
|
Low Suction / Air Ingress | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but the filter pressure (if gauge is present) is very high and flow is reduced.
|
High Filter Pressure / Clogged Filter | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but there is a constant small drip from the drain plug at the bottom of the housing.
|
Drain Plug Leak | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but there is a noticeable electrical buzzing or humming from the control panel area.
|
Control Relay / Transformer Noise | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but there is very weak water flow returning to the pool.
|
Restricted Circulation / Low Flow | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but water in the pool remains cloudy or dirty despite circulation.
|
Insufficient Filtration Performance | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but water leaks into the motor area, causing rust or corrosion on the motor casing.
|
Seal Failure / Water Ingress to Motor | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs continuously and cannot be turned off using the control panel buttons.
|
Stuck Relay / Control Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Pump timer does not start or stop the pump at the programmed times.
|
Timer / Control Logic Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Pump trips the GFCI plug or house breaker as soon as it is turned on.
|
Electrical Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Pump turns on but shuts off after a few minutes of operation.
|
Thermal Overload / Overheating Motor | View Details |
| – |
Pump vibrates excessively and may move or walk on the ground during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Pump will not stay primed; it loses water and suction shortly after starting.
|
Loss of Prime | View Details |
| – |
Pump will not turn on at all; no lights or display on the control panel.
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No Power / Dead Pump | View Details |
| – |
Water is leaking from around the pump housing or between the motor and wet end.
|
Pump Housing / Shaft Seal Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water is leaking from hose connections at the pool wall or pump fittings.
|
Hose Connection Leak | View Details |
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