Flowclear
Flowclear 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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E01
Pump will not start; the display shows E01 immediately after pressing power or start.
Overcurrent Protection Trip
E02
Pump stops shortly after starting and displays E02, or will not start and continuously shows E02.
Overheating / Thermal Protection Trip
E03
The display shows E03, and the pump does not circulate water or shuts down after a few seconds.
Low Water Flow / Flow Sensor Fault
E04
Pump display shows E04, and the unit will not start or stops unexpectedly during operation.
Dry-Run Protection / No Water Detected
E05
Pump display shows E05, and the motor does not run, or starts then immediately stops with a clicking sound.
Motor Start Failure / Start Capacitor Fault
E06
Display shows E06, and the pump will not run; sometimes accompanied by a burning smell or tripped breaker.
Motor Winding Short / Electrical Fault
E07
Pump display shows E07, and the unit shuts down; this may occur when using long extension cords or multiple devices on one outlet.
Low Voltage / Undervoltage Protection
E08
Display shows E08, and the pump does not respond to start/stop commands.
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error
E09
Pump display shows E09, and the unit shuts down; this may coincide with GFCI/RCD tripping.
Ground Fault / Leakage Current Detected
E10
Display shows E10, and timer functions do not operate correctly; the pump may run continuously or not start on schedule.
Timer Circuit / Real-Time Clock Error
E11
Display shows E11, and pump speed cannot be adjusted or remains at one speed only (for variable-speed Flowclear models).
Speed Control / Inverter Fault
E12
Display shows E12, and the pump stops; this may occur when filter pressure is very high.
High Pressure / Overload Protection
E13
Display shows E13, and the pump will not start; this often occurs after a power outage or surge.
Internal Memory / Firmware Error
E14
The display shows E14, and the pump runs only briefly before stopping, even with good water flow.
Internal Temperature Sensor Fault
E15
The display shows E15, and the pump cannot detect the correct motor speed (for variable-speed models).
Motor Tachometer / Feedback Error
E16
The display shows E16, and the pump will not start; this may be accompanied by a beeping alarm.
Lockout / Child Lock or Safety Interlock Active
E17
The display shows E17, and the pump stops when connected to certain external devices (e.g., Flowclear chlorinator or heater).
External Accessory Communication Error
E18
The display shows E18, and the pump cannot detect water flow through the integrated Flowclear saltwater system (if a combined unit).
Integrated Salt System Flow Error
Symptom
Pump buttons are unresponsive or require very hard pressing to work.
Keypad / Button Wear
Symptom
Pump display is dim, flickering, or unreadable, but the pump still runs.
Display / LCD Failure
Symptom
Pump frequently turns off by itself after running for a short time, then restarts later.
Thermal Overload Cycling
Symptom
Pump motor housing is excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
Overheating Motor
Symptom
Pump runs but makes a rattling noise, especially when flow is restricted.
Cavitation / Air in Pump
Symptom
Pump runs but the pool water remains cloudy or dirty despite circulation.
Ineffective Filtration / Bypass
Symptom
Pump runs but there is a strong burning or electrical smell.
Overheating Electrical Components
Symptom
Pump runs but water leaks from the multiport valve or top of the Flowclear sand filter.
Valve Seal / Spider Gasket Failure
Symptom
Pump timer does not start or stop the pump at the programmed times, but manual operation works.
Timer Programming / Logic Fault
Symptom
Pump trips the GFCI/RCD or household breaker as soon as it is turned on.
Short Circuit / Ground Fault
Symptom
Pump vibrates excessively and may move on the ground during operation.
Imbalance / Mounting Vibration
Symptom
Pump will not hold prime; it loses water and fills with air shortly after starting.
Loss of Prime / Air Ingress
Symptom
Sand or debris is returning to the pool from the Flowclear sand filter return line.
Filter Internal Failure
Symptom
The pump hums loudly, but the impeller does not spin; it may trip the breaker after a few seconds.
Locked Rotor / Seized Motor
Symptom
The pump is running, but large amounts of air bubbles are visible at the pool return.
Suction Air Leak
Symptom
The pump is very noisy during operation, with grinding or screeching sounds.
Worn Motor Bearings / Mechanical Wear
Symptom
The pump runs, but there is very weak water flow back into the pool.
Restricted Circulation / Low Flow
Symptom
The pump will not start at all; there are no lights or display on the Flowclear control panel.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Water is leaking from hose connections at the pump or filter.
Hose Connection Leak
Symptom
Water is leaking from the clear pump lid area.
Lid Seal / O-Ring Failure
Symptom
Water is leaking from under the pump housing during operation.
Pump Housing / Mechanical Seal Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Pump will not start; the display shows E01 immediately after pressing power or start.
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Overcurrent Protection Trip | View Details |
| E02 |
Pump stops shortly after starting and displays E02, or will not start and continuously shows E02.
|
Overheating / Thermal Protection Trip | View Details |
| E03 |
The display shows E03, and the pump does not circulate water or shuts down after a few seconds.
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Low Water Flow / Flow Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Pump display shows E04, and the unit will not start or stops unexpectedly during operation.
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Dry-Run Protection / No Water Detected | View Details |
| E05 |
Pump display shows E05, and the motor does not run, or starts then immediately stops with a clicking sound.
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Motor Start Failure / Start Capacitor Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Display shows E06, and the pump will not run; sometimes accompanied by a burning smell or tripped breaker.
|
Motor Winding Short / Electrical Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Pump display shows E07, and the unit shuts down; this may occur when using long extension cords or multiple devices on one outlet.
|
Low Voltage / Undervoltage Protection | View Details |
| E08 |
Display shows E08, and the pump does not respond to start/stop commands.
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Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E09 |
Pump display shows E09, and the unit shuts down; this may coincide with GFCI/RCD tripping.
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Ground Fault / Leakage Current Detected | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10, and timer functions do not operate correctly; the pump may run continuously or not start on schedule.
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Timer Circuit / Real-Time Clock Error | View Details |
| E11 |
Display shows E11, and pump speed cannot be adjusted or remains at one speed only (for variable-speed Flowclear models).
|
Speed Control / Inverter Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Display shows E12, and the pump stops; this may occur when filter pressure is very high.
|
High Pressure / Overload Protection | View Details |
| E13 |
Display shows E13, and the pump will not start; this often occurs after a power outage or surge.
|
Internal Memory / Firmware Error | View Details |
| E14 |
The display shows E14, and the pump runs only briefly before stopping, even with good water flow.
|
Internal Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
The display shows E15, and the pump cannot detect the correct motor speed (for variable-speed models).
|
Motor Tachometer / Feedback Error | View Details |
| E16 |
The display shows E16, and the pump will not start; this may be accompanied by a beeping alarm.
|
Lockout / Child Lock or Safety Interlock Active | View Details |
| E17 |
The display shows E17, and the pump stops when connected to certain external devices (e.g., Flowclear chlorinator or heater).
|
External Accessory Communication Error | View Details |
| E18 |
The display shows E18, and the pump cannot detect water flow through the integrated Flowclear saltwater system (if a combined unit).
|
Integrated Salt System Flow Error | View Details |
| – |
Pump buttons are unresponsive or require very hard pressing to work.
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Keypad / Button Wear | View Details |
| – |
Pump display is dim, flickering, or unreadable, but the pump still runs.
|
Display / LCD Failure | View Details |
| – |
Pump frequently turns off by itself after running for a short time, then restarts later.
|
Thermal Overload Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Pump motor housing is excessively hot to the touch during normal operation.
|
Overheating Motor | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but makes a rattling noise, especially when flow is restricted.
|
Cavitation / Air in Pump | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but the pool water remains cloudy or dirty despite circulation.
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Ineffective Filtration / Bypass | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but there is a strong burning or electrical smell.
|
Overheating Electrical Components | View Details |
| – |
Pump runs but water leaks from the multiport valve or top of the Flowclear sand filter.
|
Valve Seal / Spider Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Pump timer does not start or stop the pump at the programmed times, but manual operation works.
|
Timer Programming / Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Pump trips the GFCI/RCD or household breaker as soon as it is turned on.
|
Short Circuit / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Pump vibrates excessively and may move on the ground during operation.
|
Imbalance / Mounting Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Pump will not hold prime; it loses water and fills with air shortly after starting.
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Loss of Prime / Air Ingress | View Details |
| – |
Sand or debris is returning to the pool from the Flowclear sand filter return line.
|
Filter Internal Failure | View Details |
| – |
The pump hums loudly, but the impeller does not spin; it may trip the breaker after a few seconds.
|
Locked Rotor / Seized Motor | View Details |
| – |
The pump is running, but large amounts of air bubbles are visible at the pool return.
|
Suction Air Leak | View Details |
| – |
The pump is very noisy during operation, with grinding or screeching sounds.
|
Worn Motor Bearings / Mechanical Wear | View Details |
| – |
The pump runs, but there is very weak water flow back into the pool.
|
Restricted Circulation / Low Flow | View Details |
| – |
The pump will not start at all; there are no lights or display on the Flowclear control panel.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Water is leaking from hose connections at the pump or filter.
|
Hose Connection Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water is leaking from the clear pump lid area.
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Lid Seal / O-Ring Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water is leaking from under the pump housing during operation.
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Pump Housing / Mechanical Seal Leak | View Details |
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