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Pentair IntelliFlo VS-3050 & VS+SVRS Variable Speed Pump - - Page 5 Questions & Answers
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contact pentair customer support......after first checking breaker for pump,,,,....make sure power is on and at oump with voltgage light up pencil checker.....checks sockets or any device for line voltage just by placing it on power line....get it at lowes.....I believe pump has a rest but check with customer support or your product troubleshooting guide
11/28/2010 2:50:51 PM •
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on Nov 28, 2010
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On the normal vs-3050, you need to reset the whole unit. You do this by holding all 4 speed buttons for 30 seconds. After thi, shut off the power at the breaker. let sit for 2 minutes. Restore power and all setting are reset. I cant find any information about the SVRS model, but it should work the same way.
10/28/2010 6:34:07 PM •
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on Oct 28, 2010
General question, when the pump stops, there
Usually if the o ring is leaking you might actually hear the air as it leaks into the pump. If that's not the case you could have some other suction leak in your piping. If you have valves on your suction lines perhaps to select skimmer or main drain, check them for leaks. If you have a chlorinateor, check the hoses and fittings and it's lid. Any air getting into the system can show up in the lid as the water in the filter tries to return, continuing the vacuum till pressures are equalized.
10/4/2010 1:56:20 AM •
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on Oct 04, 2010
Pentair Intelliflo Pump Alarms and Continual re-Priming
Many pool owners seem to experience the situation with the Intelliflo Variable Flo (model numbers have changed over the past 3 years) pump alarming and re-priming continually and then stopping. I had this problem for nearly two years and spoke to the actual pump designer. We ultimately solved it as there was a spring valve in the heat pump I have. Any type of spring valve (or similar item) is a problem for the intelliflo as the pump is tooooo intelligent. When the spring opens and closes with water flow (or depending on what it was designed to do) it makes the pump think that there is a blockage and it reacts by shutting off and creating an alarm.
The solution is to replace the spring valves (or item that is varying the flow in the system) in your pool circuit. I was able to create a work around that used a manual valve just before the spring valve to reduce the flow so that the spring would not move and thus impact the pump. Basically you need to be ascertain if there are any parts in your pool flow that alter the water flow and thus pressure at any time (ie such as a spring valve) as the intelligence of the pump will take that to be an irregularity and shutdown. This can be time consuming and I hope this helps.
Note: you can test the pump to confirm that it is the intelligence that is causing the fault by putting the pump into FULL manual mode - consult the manual as merely pushing the manual switch does NOT disable the fault protection and system intelligence.
My pump keeps getting alarms and in some cases
I had a similar problem for nearly two years and spoke to the actual pump designer. We ultimately solved it as there was a spring valve in the heat pump I have. Any type of spring valve is a problem for the intelliflo as the pump is tooooo intelligent. When the spring opens and closes with water flow or depending on what it was designed to do) it makes the pump think that there is a blockage and it reacts by shutting off and creating an alarm.
The solution is to replace all spring valves in your pool circuit although I was able to create a work around that used a manual valve just before the spring valve to reduce the flow so that the spring would not move and thus impact the pump. Basically you need to be ascertain if there are any parts in your pool flow that alter the water flow and thus pressure at any time (ie such as a spring valve) as the intelligence of the pump will take that to be an irregularity and shutdown. This can be time consuming and I hope this helps.
8/7/2010 10:45:37 PM •
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on Aug 07, 2010
Periodic stop/restart
I had a similar problem for a year and spoke to the pump designer. We ultimately solved it as there was a spring valve in the heat pump I have. ANy type of spring valve is a problem for the intelliflo as the pump is tooo intelligent. When the spring opens and closes it makes the pump think that there is a blockage and it reacts by shutting off.
The solution is to replace all spring valves although I was able to use a manual valve just before the spring valve to reduce the flow so that the spring would not move and thus impact the pump.
8/7/2010 10:35:01 PM •
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on Aug 07, 2010
First time doing the backflow on my new pool. Now
You have something else going on if your in filter and getting DE back. The first thing to check is the spider gasket in the B/W valve. Pull the six, eight or ten screws that keep the top in place then pull the top out. If the gasket underneth is pulled out or stretched you can try to reset with silicone or just replace. Then be sure to have the pump off whenever you move the valve. This means be sure the pressure is all bled off when you move the valve, even just to push down on the handel.
7/5/2010 6:21:11 PM •
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on Jul 05, 2010
Intelliflo SVRS Pump not able to ramp up without help
These pumps are very sensitive. If you are pushing the on button and the pump trys to prime and then the alarm kicks on I would check the following:
Water level in pool
Make sure skimmer weir door are not stuck in up position
Most Likely Cause
Diffuser oring needs to be replaced on pump. Easy check - shut power off to pump: remove 6 bolts that hold seal plate together (2 on top and 2 on bottom of each side of seal plate with no nuts, and 2 in middle on each side of seal plate with nuts) do not remove bolts that mount motor to pump. Once 6 bolts are removed, grab motor and pull motor unit away from pump. You will see a cone at the end of the assembly with an oring on it. Make sure the oring is snug, if not replace. This is most likely what is causing your problem.
1/16/2010 5:29:52 PM •
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on Jan 16, 2010
My Intelliflow VS SVRS computer needs to be reset.
you need to remove the controller from the motor. their are four screws that hold the drive to the motor - remove those and lift off the cotroller, unplug the controller and plug it back in. this should fix it for you.
1/16/2010 3:13:38 PM •
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on Jan 16, 2010
I have a Pentair Intelliflo pump system and lately
Your pipe could be clogged or you may have a clog in the impeller. Check the pump basket and if it is cracked then it is probally in the impeller and you may be able to reach it with a screwdriver and needlenose. If you have a crack in the skimmer basket it could be in the line and you can check this by putting a kitchen sponge in the skimmer and if it comes out in the pump the line is clear. If it is clogged you may be able to clear it with a flush bag you can get at any hardware store. If that dosn't do it you will need to get a pro. Good luck.
1/3/2010 5:42:57 AM •
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on Jan 03, 2010
I have new pentair 1 hp pump that was intalled by
to open the basket the pump needs to be off. all drains and the skimmer needs to be shut. otherwise all the water from the pool will leak out... now when you have done all of that. there should be a ring around the lid you take a hold of that and twist. it can be alittle stiff at first.. When you get that ring off the lid will pop off. now water will come out of it becuase it's just what's in the pump and in the line. once the water is out you can take the basket out and clean it. Now very important. when you put the lid and the locking ring back on open the skimmer and the drains to get water back into the pump. If the pump is not filling up go ahead and automatically put water in there until it's full. once the pump is full you can turn back on the pump and everything should work fine. if you have any other questions please let me know.
8/19/2009 6:01:28 PM •
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on Aug 19, 2009
Pentair spa and pool control
Yes, the water must be circulating rapidly when the heater is on from being cold. Once hot, it can just circulate gently.
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