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Circulation Heaters
- Automatic baptismal pool circulation heaters
- Manual Baptistry Circulation Heaters
- Portable Baptistery Water Heaters
- See our Water Heating Chart to help pick the right heater for your baptistry pool
- How to pick the right heater for your baptistry. Determine your baptistry gallon capacity: Measure the main tank without steps and use this formula (LxWxHx7.5=gallons) i.e. 5ft x 4ft x 3ft x7.5=450 gallons THEN add 75 gallons for each set of steps (this is a typical estimate). Example is 450 gallons i n the main tank +75 gallons for a single entry =525 gallons total. How quickly do you need to heat the water? Most churches fill the baptistry on Friday and then turn the heater on when they leave Friday afternoon so the water is ready Sunday morning.
- Use our Water Heating Chart to determine the amount of time it will take to heat your water by 30 degrees. Note this may not be enough to warm the water. You will need to check the temperature of the water out of the faucet. if faucet temp is 50 degrees and you want 90 degrees then you need to raise the water temp 40 degrees. Armed with this knowledge, you can decide if you need a 5.5kw or 11kw heater. We also have 1.5 kw and 3kw heaters but the vast majority of churches get a 5.5kw or an 11kw heater. The 11kw heater has twice the heating power of the 5.5kw heater but does require a larger breaker than the 5.5kw in most instances. Check your electrical service. Most 5.5kw heaters require 240v service. Somce can run on 208 or 230 or even 110, just remember that you get reduced heating capacity with 208 or 230 and significantly reduced capacity (about 75% less) when running on 120v and some heaters and pumps will not work on the lower voltages and require 240v. Timer or No Timer? If you are leaving water in the pool continuously, but only heating on Sunday then you probably want a heater with a timer so you can set it to turn on every weekend. Additionally, make sure the pump can be programmed to cycle on and off without the heater so the water can be turned over to help keep it fresh. If you need water continuously heated (Church of Christ, Christian Church, etc.) then you may not need a timer and can just work with the thermostat function to cycle the heater on/off.
Our same high, quality baptistry heater is stripped down without all the bells and whistles (such as a timer, control panel or autofill/drain functionality). Just solid, dependable proven performance in a manual baptistry circulation heater: This baptistry heater has the same heating capacity and heats just as fast as our more expensive models.
- Runs on 240 volt (5.5kw 4 wire) 208v (4.6kw 3 wire) or 120v operation (1.375 kw)
- Includes circulating pump (120v)
- Features system on light
- 240v will heat up to 1300-1500 gallon baptistries. Beyond 1300 to 1500 gallons we recommend an 11kw heater for faster heating.
- 120volt will only heat the smallest baptistries up to about 300-350 gallons. Over 300 gallons will need to wire for 208/240v. See our BAPTISTRY HEATING CHART for more details
- Full Range Thermostat
- High Limit Protection
- Pressure Switch Activated
- UL Listed (UL1563)
- Weight 23lbs
- ALLOW 2-3 weeks for delivery
- Space Required: 36" height x 16" wide x 10" deep
- HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED VERTICALLY or Requires a sweep elbow for horizontal use
Electrical Requirements: GFCI Required (not included)*
Heater size (with pump installed) 17" tall x 5.2" wide x 6" deep
- 24/7 Baptistry water heating solution for churches that keep baptism water heated 24/7 or that want a timer-free, reliable baptistry heater. (Can also be used by churches needing a quick baptistry heater for occasional use)
- Use in new or existing baptistries. We recommend this unit for churches who will leave water in the baptistry continuously and need it ready to go at any time as you simply set the thermostat and the unit will cycle on and off to maintain the water temperature.) This also works well for churches who only baptize occasionally as you can fill your pool as you normally do and then simply turn the heater on, say Friday or Saturday, and the water should be ready to use by Sunday-heat times will vary depending on pool size so see our chart here)
- The unit does not have a timer since you will use the thermostat to control the on/off cycle.
- Available in 5.5kw for most baptistries (up to 1000 gallons) or with the booster heater (11kw) to service larger pools.
- Baptistry circulation heater and pump unit can sit on ground or a platform up to 20ft from the baptistry.
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Pre-wired, plug together connectors make installation easy.
- On-off switch can be mounted remotely (works via air pressure)
- Built in Thermostat cycles unit on and off to maintain temperature 24/7
- 1.5 inch fittings
- ONE YEAR WARRANTY
- Options Sold Separate: Auto Drain, Auto Fill, Remote Control Panel, UV sanitizer, Booster Heater, Water Filter
- Baptistry heater for use in new or existing baptistries.
- Available in 5.5kw for most baptistries (up to 1000 gallons) or with the booster heater (11kw) to service larger pools.
- Baptistry circulation heater and pump unit can sit on ground or a platform up to 20ft from the baptistry.
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Pre-wired, plug together connectors make installation easy.
- On-off switch can be mounted remotely (works via air pressure)
- Built in Time Clock and Thermostat.
- 1.5 inch fittings
- ONE YEAR WARRANTY
- Options Sold Separate: Auto Drain, Auto Fill, Remote Control Panel, UV sanitizer, Booster Heater,
- Our complete baptistry heating system for use in new or existing baptistries.
- Available in 5.5kw or for larger pools, 11kw heating wattage
- Baptistry circulation heater and pump unit can sit on ground or a platform up to 20ft from the baptistry.
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Designed for use on pools 1000 gallons or less or get our optional booster heater for larger baptisteries.
- Includes automatic filling of pool-just push a switch
- Auto draining of baptistry-just push a switch
- Auto water level control - senses low water and adds more as needed
- Pre-wired, plug together connectors make installation easy.
- On-off switch can be mounted remotely (works via air pressure)
- Built in Time Clock and Thermostat.
- 1.5 inch fittings
- ONE YEAR WARRANTY
- Options Sold Separate: UV sanitizer, Booster Heater, Remote Control Panel
- NOTE: If ordering this unit you do not need to order a separate drain, overflow or fill valve. The overflow fitting is included for the top of the water level, you will need to provide the pvc pipe to connect back in to your drain line.
- Our most popular church baptistry heater package
- Includes:
- 6kw Little Giant 6-HHL Baptistry Heater with High Limit Cutout
- 1/40 HP circulating pump (120v)
- Pump Installation Kit (Connectors & Fittings)
- 6KW heats 90 gallons per hour - 30° Rise (240v)
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Incoloy steel heating elements
- Adjustable thermostat 60°F-107°F (2 degree diff.)
- Use with 240V
- Can be used with 208 Voltage, but heating is reduced 25%
- Can be used with 120 Voltage, but heating is reduced 75%
- Pump is 1/40 H.P. and runs on 115v/120v
- Water circulates 600 GPH at 1-foot head
- Scroll down to see details and specifications
- Please Allow 1-7 months delivery
- The baptism pool heater for larger baptism pools
- Mounts to side wall of baptistry
- Includes heater, pump and fittings
- Heater Runs on 240v * (or 208 or 110 but with reduced efficiency) Pump is 120v
- Heats 115 GPH - 30° Rise
- Click to see details and specifications
- NOTE: OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES THE HEATER, PUMP, PUMP KIT and REQUIRED 48v CONTACTOR AND 24v TRANSFORMER
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Please allow 1-7 months for delivery
- Fully automatic church baptistry heater package has everything you need to complete your baptistry installation. This system features fully automatic fill control, low water protection (adds more water if needed to prevent the pump from burning up) thermostatically controlled water-heating and a manual drain with a simple trip lever plus an overflow device to prevent sanctuary flooding.
- Includes:
- Special 6kw Little Giant 6-HHL Baptistry Heater with High Limit Cutout
- 1/40 HP circulating pump (120v)
- Pump Installation Kit (Connectors & Fittings)
- #3000 Auto Fill with Low Water Protection
- #172 Manual Drain with Trip Lever Overflow
- 6KW heats 90 gallons per hour - 30° Rise (240v)
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Incoloy steel heating elements
- Adjustable thermostat 60°F-107°F (2 degree diff.)
- Use with 240V
- Can be used with 208 Voltage, but heating is reduced 25%
- Can be used with 120 Voltage, but heating is reduced 75%
- Pump is 1/40 H.P. and runs on 115v/120v
- Water circulates 600 GPH at 1-foot head
- Scroll down to see details and specifications
- Please Allow 1-7 months for delivery
- 6000 watt 6kw Little Giant baptistery heater and heater control.
- Pump and pump kit sold separate
- Hard wire to 240v GFI protected circuit
- 25 amps
- Heats 90 gallons per hour with a 30 degree rise in temperature
- 11 hours to heat 1000 gallon baptistry
- 9 hours to heat 800 gallon baptistry
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Please Allow 1-7 months for delivery
- 11,500 watt 11.5kw Little Giant baptistery heater and heater control.
- Note: This is the heater and temp control only. It does not included the required 24v transformer and contactor. This unit is suitable as a replacement for an existing 11.5 kw Little Giant installation, but will not work properly as a new install without the pump, transformer and contactor. If you are doing a new install, please order the 11.5 KW PACKAGE
- Pump and pump kit sold separate
- Hard wire to 240v GFI protected circuit
- 47.9 amps
- Heats 115 gallons per hour with a 30 degree rise in temperature
- 8.6 hours to heat 1000 gallon baptistry
- 7 hours to heat 800 gallon baptistry
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Please Allow 1-7 months for delivery
- Use for auto fill of baptistry and to maintain proper water level and temperature.
- Protects heater and pump from low water condition.
- Add this to your Little Giant 3, 6 or 11.5 kw heater/pump package for ease of filling and heating.
- Includes required 24v transformer
Our portable baptistry heater is a complete solution to fill, heat and drain your portable or small baptistry without any plumbing. Use the included hoses to fill your baptistry then simply place the black pump in the water. The pump will circulate the water through the heater (which remains outside the baptistry) and can be used to drain the baptistery pool when finished.
- Easy to use and safe. UL listed.
- Built-in GFCI protection included
- Plugs in to standard household type 120v outlet
- Circulation heater heats baptistry water faster and more evenly than immersion heaters and saves on electricity costs.
- 120 volt (1000 watts) will only heat the smallest baptistries up to about 200-300 gallons. Over 300 gallons we recommend going to a 240v heater. See our BAPTISTRY HEATING CHART for more details
- CLICK PHOTO for complete information
When you can't install a permanent baptistry heater, our portable baptistry heater is a complete solution to fill, heat and drain your baptistry water. Use the included hoses to fill your baptistry then simply place the black pump in the water. The pump will circulate the water through the heater (which remains outside the baptistry) and can be used to drain the water when finished.
- No installation required-simply attach hoses & plug in to outlet.
- Safe, portable heater is perfect for portable or small in-place baptistry pools.
- Baptistry heater can fill, drain, and heat the baptismal pool
- P240 (4000 watt/240v - 30 amp) 16.6 amps
- Heats 100 gallons by 16 degrees per hour (2 hours for 32 degree rise)
- Heats 500 gallons by 3.6 degrees per hour (10 hours for 36 degree rise)
- Plugs in to 3 pole, 4 wire 220/240v outlet (similar to a clothes dryer plug)
- CLICK PHOTO for more information
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
#2 Hotomatic Church Baptistry Instant Endless Water Heater
- Little Giant is proud to offer the only gas baptistry heater on the market today.
- These heaters are made of copper coils and are designed to be used on a closed loop recirculation system
- Our gas baptistry heaters have the capability of heating a 1000 gallon baptistry pool by 30 degrees in a little over three hours.
- We offer our gas baptistry heaters in two different btu ratings, 65,000btu and 120,000btu. With the use of our circulation pump, they can be installed in the most convenient location, and the plumbing routed to the baptistry.
- Heats 90GPH (60 degree rise) or 180GPH (30 degree rise)
- Runs on Natural Gas or LP
- Includes thermostat.
- Dimensions are 11-1/4"square x 22-1/2" tall (65,000 BTU) and 13-3/4" square x 30" tall (120,000 BTU)
- Pair with a 30 gallon or larger holding tank (not included) when using for bathroom or kitchen supply.
- Options: Aqua-Stat, Circulation pump, pilot ignition all sold separate
Included in this Package:
- 6kw Circulation Heater (240v)
- Circulation Pump (120v)
- Pump kit (fittings)
- Trip Lever Overflow/ Drain
- Fill Port - mounts on inside of baptistry on the wall.
- Please Allow 1-7 months for delivery
- This part is the replacement element only for the Little Giant series baptism pool heaters.
- Choose from 3, 6 or 11.5 kw
- Includes thermostat and hi-limit cutout
- Picture shows entire unit for reference purposes
- If your Little Giant baptistry heater no longer works because your heating element is corroded with lime deposits, you can buy this replacement element instead of the whole unit.
- Please Allow 1-7 months for delivery
- The Little Giant baptistry water pump is used with Little Giant circulation heaters (3kw, 6kw or 11.5kw) for an in-line heating/circualtion system.
- Can be used with other systems that require a 1/12th HP circulating pump
- 8ft vertical head pressure
- 3/4" NPT
- 115v
- Quiet, Efficient Operation • Direct Drive-Low Power Consumption • Self Lubricating • No Mechanical Seal • Unmatched Reliability- Maintenance Free
- We also recommend you order part # PK, the pump installation kit.
- Due to COVID disruptions the pump may have slightly different specs and may be either 120v or 240v.
- Lead time 2-6 weeks
- Complete baptistry heating solution
- Available in 5.5kw or 11kw capacities
- Stainless steel element housing construction
- 1/2 HP pump
- Adjustable thermostat with high limit cutout
- All heater fittings come in the box, ready for minor assembly and use.
- 1.5 inch fittings
- Optional auto fill and auto drain sold separate
- Optional Timer available to enable heater to begin operation at preset times.
- 240v Single Phase 4 Wire
- Must be installed on a GFCI protected circuit. Qualified electrician must install this in accordance with all national and local codes. Some wiring will need to be provided by electrician.
- One year warranty.
- Pump is not self-priming. 1ft head pressure.
- 50GPM Flow Rate
- The circulation water heater for our frame only and cabinet style portable baptistries.
- Includes everything needed for an easy installation
- This is a 1500 watt (120v) unit and only suitable for baptistries up to about 150 gallons
- Features a thermostat, heater and pump.
- Use in new or existing mall or portable baptistries. We recommend this unit for churches who will leave water in the baptistry continuously and need it ready to go at any time as you simply set the thermostat and the unit will cycle on and off to maintain the water temperature.)
- The unit does not have a timer since you will use the thermostat to control the on/off cycle.
- Includes a 15ft GFCI protected cord/plug set.
- Built in Thermostat cycles unit on and off to maintain temperature 24/7
- ONE YEAR WARRANTY
- Replacement PUMP ONLY for the BES6000 (Hydroquip) or CR6000 (ChurchRite)
- 1/15 HP pump
- Must be installed on a GFCI protected circuit. Qualified electrician must install this in accordance with all national and local codes. Some wiring will need to be provided by electrician.
- One year warranty.
- Pump is not self-priming. 1ft head pressure.
- NOTE This is the pump only. Complete baptistry Heater shown for reference purposes only.
- IMPORTANT: Select either 115v or 230v based on the pump you are replacing.
- Please 5-10 days delivery.
- Replacement HEATING ELEMENT for the BES6000 (Hydroquip) or CR6000 (ChurchRite) 5.5kw and 11kw heaters. (Order 2 elements for the 11kw heater)
- Model 0100-K is the 240v, 5.5kw Incoloy 10" element (Model F-K is the Titanium Element)
- Must be installed on a GFCI protected circuit. Qualified electrician must install this in accordance with all national and local codes. Some wiring will need to be provided by electrician.
- One year warranty.
- Allow 1-3 weeks delivery. This item ships from California and is subject to availability at the mfg.
- Replacement HEATING ELEMENT and TUBE ASSEMBLY for the BES6000 (Hydroquip) or CR6000 (ChurchRite) 5.5kw and 11kw heaters. (Order 2 elements for the 11kw heater)
- 240v, 5.5kw Incoloy 10" element (Model F-K is the Titanium Element-please email for cost)
- Must be installed on a GFCI protected circuit. Qualified electrician must install this in accordance with all national and local codes. Some wiring will need to be provided by electrician.
- One year warranty.
- Allow 1-3 weeks delivery. This item ships from California and is subject to availability at the mfg.
Baptistry remote mounted control unit controls temperature,on/off , fill/drain, and water heating functions
- Digital read out displays the temperature of the baptismal pool water
- Mount ito wall
- Includes 25ft cor and 25' temp sensor allowing for convenient placement
- This remote mount controlled is wired (not wireless) and operates the A-5 EQAS heater.
- 1.5Kw Little Giant circulating baptistry heater package
- Heater, Pump and pump kit Included in this package
- Operates on 115v at 12.5 amps NO NEED FOR SEPARATE 240v LINE
- Heats 20 gallons of water per hour - 30 degree rise in temperature
- 5 hours to fill most portable baptistries
- Unit must be Hard wired in to 20 amp. GFI protected circuit
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery
- 1.5Kw Little Giant baptistry heater and heater control.
- Pump and pump kit sold separate
- Operates on 115v at 12.5 amps-NO NEED FOR SEPARATE 240v LINE
- Heats 20 gallons of water per hour - 30 degree rise in temperature
- 5 hours to fill most portable (100 gallon) baptistries. 120volt will only heat the smallest baptistries up to about 300-350 gallons. Over 300 gallons we recommend going to a 240v heater. See our BAPTISTRY HEATING CHART for more details
- Unit must be Hard wired in to 20 amp. GFI protected circuit
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery
- Little Giant baptistry pump installation kit
- Contains the necessary plumbing and wall fittings to install the Little Giant #006 circulation pump and the Little Giant circulation heaters (3kw, 6kw or 11.5kw)
- Heater and Pump sold separate
- This Special Price Listing is only available when purchasing with a new baptistry.
- 24/7 Baptistry water heater solution for Church Of Christ, Christian Church and any other church that keeps baptism water heated 24/7 or that wants a timer-free, reliable baptistry heater. (Can also be used by churches needing a quick baptistry heater for occasional use)
- Use in new or existing baptistries. We recommend this unit for churches who will leave water in the baptistry continuously and need it ready to go at any time as you simply set the thermostat and the unit will cycle on and off to maintain the water temperature.) This also works well for churches who only baptize ocasionally as you can fill your pool as you normally do and then simply turn the heater on, say Friday, and the water should be ready to use by Sunday-heat times will vary depending on pool size so see our chart here)
- The unit does not have a timer since you will use the thermostat to control the on/off cycle.
- Includes booster heater (11kw total) to service larger pools.
- Baptistry circulation heater and pump unit can sit on ground or a platform up to 20ft from the baptistry.
- For safety, this unit MUST be installed/used on a GFCI protected circuit.
- Pre-wired, plug together connectors make installation easy.
- On-off switch can be mounted remotely (works via air pressure)
- Built in Thermostat cycles unit on and off to maintain temperature 24/7
- ONE YEAR WARRANTY
- Options Sold Separate: Auto Drain, Auto Fill, Remote Control Panel, UV sanitizer, Booster Heater, Water Filter
- Complete baptistry heating solution
- Available in 5.5kw or 11kw capacities
- Stainless steel element housing construction
- 1.5 inch fittings
- 1/2 HP pump
- Adjustable thermostat with high limit cutout
- All heater fittings come in the box, ready for minor assembly and use.
- Optional auto fill and auto drain sold separate
- Optional Timer available to enable heater to begin operation at preset times. Models with Timer feature a titanium element which is approved for use with light chemical treatments. Churchs who keep water in the pool continuously should choose the model with timer.
- 240v Single Phase 4 Wire
- Must be installed on a GFCI protected circuit. Qualified electrician must install this in accordance with all national and local codes. Some wiring will need to be provided by electrician.
- One year warranty.
- Pump is not self-priming. 1ft head pressure.
- Replacement Fill Valve Assembly for BES series HEaters
- One year warranty.
- Allow 1-3 weeks delivery.
- This item ships from California and is subject to availability at the mfg.
Baptistry circulation heaters should be used with all walk in baptistries wherever possible in order to obtain the fastest and most efficient heating. Available in 5.5kw, 6kw and 11.5 kw heating capacities. Larger baptistries over 800+ gallons will benefit from the use of a 11.5kw unit while smaller baptistries can be efficiently heated with the 6kw unit. We would not recommend the 1.5kw unit except for portable and other, smaller baptistries.
See our Water Heating Chart to help pick the right heater for your baptistry pool
If you are in need of a replacement heater or pump, we sell them individually below, but for new installations or if you are replacing and older unit, we recommend that you purchase a complete package which includes the heater, pump and pump kit(fittings).
ALL BAPTISTRY HEATERS MUST BE PLUGGED OR WIRED INTO A GFCI PROTECTED OUTLET OR CIRCUIT- Our EQUAS models come with GFI protection built in.
When Installing baptistry heaters, do not install electrical components underneath plumbing joints. In case of a leak, you do not want water dripping into the electronics.
Baptistry Circulation Heater Questions and Answers
Q. Can the pump be used separately to fill up a baptistery and then turn heater on.
You generally would not want to use the pump to fill the baptistry. The heater and pump should be on a separate loop from the fill and drain lines. The best way to fill a baptistry is like a bathtub with a simple handle and tub spout or wall port. You can also use an auto-fill device to fill the baptistry.. The auto-fill is an electrically operated solenoid valve which attaches to your existing water supply line.Some auto-fills are integrated into the control panel for the heater, but they are actually not part of the heating process and the pump is not used by the auto-fill.
You can see our various circulation heaters here https://www.churchproducts.com/baptistry-circulation-heaters.html
Q. We plan on leaving water in our double entry baptistry all the time. What size heater should we get?
We would generally recommend this one https://www.churchproducts.com/Equas_Baptistry_heater_AS-5X.htm or the fully-auto version here https://www.churchproducts.com/eqas-baptistery-heater-55kw-h-5.htmlThe fully auto version has an auto-drain and auto-fill so you do not need a separate manual drain or overflow as they are included. The 5.5kw size is sufficient since you will be leaving water in the baptistry all the time...The church can set the timer to come on when needed so you don't have to worry about the time it takes to heat, as much as you would without a timer. The timer can be used to cycle the water to help keep it from getting get "stale" and also to turn the heater on so the water will be ready to use Sunday morning.
For denominations that are required to have the water ready to go 24/7, such as Christian Church or Church of Christ, then the timer is good as you can set it to cycle the water regularly and the thermostat will keep the water at a constant temperature. You may also want to consider the 11kw version, as it heats up faster than the 5.5kw and will give them a little more flexibility if they do not want to keep the water heated all the time.
Q. Our church baptistry heater is not working, what do we do?
If your heater is a ChurchRite or HydroQuip 6000 series, here are the suggested troubleshooting steps:TROUBLESHOOTING a ChurchRite Baptistry Heater
Equipment system will not operate:1. Make sure the Power Air Switch is turned “ON”
2. Check if the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter breaker is tripped. If tripped, attempt to reset the GCFI. If the GFCI trips repeatedly, contact a service technician to correct the problem.
3. Check the main circuit breaker panel. If the circuit breaker has tripped reset the breaker. If the circuit breaker trips repeatedly, contact a service technician to correct the problem.
4. For cord connected units check the receptacle.
5. Make sure the high-limit has not tripped. Push to reset.
Pump will run but there is no water flow:
1. Make sure system is installed below water level.
2. Make sure all valves are in the open position.
3. Make sure that the filter is clean.
4. Check the suction fittings to make sure that they are not clogged with debris.
5. Check the water level and make sure it is above the heater return and at the proper level for operation.
6. Check the pump for trapped air. With the pump off, loosen the outlet union and allow all air to escape. Re-tighten union, apply power to system and when there is water flowing to the return fitting the system should be heating if required. You may need to use a sponge to collect the water from this operation.
Pump runs and there is water flow but no heat:
1. Turn the thermostat to a higher temperature setting. Do not expect to feel hot water coming from the jets.
2. Check to see if the high limit switch reset button, located on the front of the control box, has popped outward. If so, reset by pressing inward.
3. Check to make sure that all the valves are open and that there is full flow. Limited water flow may not activate the pressure switch to allow the heater to come on.
4. Pressure switch may not be activated. Please refer to heater pressure adjustments for proper operation.
5. Heater ON light lit, but no heat. Contact your local technician for service.
6. Insufficient back pressure: Close return valve partially to increase pressure and allow heater to operate.
The water will not maintain the proper temperature:
1. A thermal cover may be required to maintain the water temperature.
2. Turn the thermostat to a higher setting.
Too much water flow / noisy pump:
1. Close discharge valve partially to reduce water flow.
3. Close discharge valve partially to reduce pump noise.
TROUBLESHOOTING a Little Giant Cannister Style Baptistry Circulation Heater
Also applies to ChurchRite and most other cannister style church baptistry heaters- Verify the panel breaker is not tripped (usually a good idea to flip it over and back as sometimes they can be tripped but not appear so)
- Verify the GFCI is reset (either at the outlet, box or panel)
- Is the light on the control box on?
- If not, turn the dial to highest setting..10 and see if it comes on. If the light does not come on, the next step is to call an electrician and have them check if the unit is receiving power. If it is receiving power, but the light is not on, then you probably have a control box issue.
- If the light is on and the pump is circulating water but the water is not warm, your element is probably burnt up or if it is old, covered in mineral deposits.
- SOLUTION to either problem above: You can either replace the whole heater assembly or if your cannister is is in good shape, you can buy a new element which includes the control box.
- If the light is on, is your pump running? (can you hear it?)
- If your pump is not making any sound (they operate quietly so if the church is not quiet, it may be hard to hear the pump) or otherwise operating, have an electrician determine if it is getting power.
- If you can hear your pump and the heater light is on, put your hand over the water outlet in the baptistry and verify you can feel a flow of water (it will not be strong)
- Does the water feel warm? If so, give it time, it can take 12hours or longer to heat a really a large baptistry.
- If the water is no warmer than the tap temperature, you may need to replace the element.
TECH: Is the pump working and circulating water? Is the light on the heater on or off?
CUSTOMER: the light is on at the thermostat.
TECH: The thermostat light is on the heater so the heater appears to be okay. Is your pump making noise or otherwise indicating that it is operating? Or is it dead?
CUSTOMER: We did not feel the water circulating.
TECH: It sounds like the pump might not be operating. Verify that the pump has power to it.
- -Is the pump on a wall switch or panel breaker that might have been turned off accidentally?
- -Is the pump on a GFCI breaker? If so, you might reset the breaker as they can sometimes trip without appearing to have tripped.
- -if you have someone that is knowledgeable about electrical wiring, you can ask them to check the pump with a tester to verify it is receiving power.
- If the pump is receiving power and still not operating, then we can explore further with the pump manufacturer.
- If the pump is not receiving power, then the issue is with your wiring or electrical connections.
Little Giant Baptistry Heater Noise
Q. Our baptistry heater is making noise, what should we do?
A. Heaters don't usually make any noise so most likely it is the pump casuing the issue.
Here are a couple of thoughts: (To be completed only by a licensed electrician or knowledgable equivalent)
Did the church run the pump dry? If they ran it without water in the pool it could have caused damage.
If the pump sits unused for a couple of months, the impeller can stick.
If trash was sucked into the pump it could be stuck in the impeller and causing the noise.
Turn off electricity to the pump.
Drain the baptistry below the pump level.
Remove the pump from the top cover (4 bolts) …top cover has the plumbing inlet and outlet
Visibly inspect impeller for trash or debris.
See if the impeller will spin using finger or pencil (may have to use a pencil or similar to try and break loose if impeller is stuck)
Once impeller is freed, reattach pump to top cover.
Fill baptistry with water to just above the inlet (make sure inlet is completely covered with water) and turn power back on.
Start pump and run for about 10 seconds. If still making noise, let us know.
Q. Can we run our baptistry pump 24 hours a day?
You can run it all the time but it is not necessary or advised. We would suggest putting the pump on a timer (assuming it does not have a built in timer) so it comes on 2 or 3 x /day for an hour or so per time. This should be enough to turn the water over and keep it from stagnating. This extends the life of the pump and reduces electric consumption. You will still want to consider sanitization of the water.
How do we plumb our baptistry with a filter or UV sanitizer?
You will have 3 “circuits” that you are creating.
#1 Circuit is the fill loop which is simply the supply line going to the auto fill valve. The valve and its fitting can be located in a variety of spots at the installers discretion. Consider that if it is high up on the wall you will hear the water hitting the pool (which can be annoying or can serve as an indicator that the water is running). Be mindful of potential splash issues.
#2 is the Heater, filter, sanitizer loop. This consists of the suction (inlets) lines and return line and fittings. The UV should be placed on the return line in the circulation loop, after the filter and before the heater. (water direction is pool to filter then UV then heater then back in to pool) Note that the filter is not a supply line filter but is to be used to filter the water in the suction/heat loop. Some people recommend placing it before the heater to filter out debris before it hits the heater and pump while others recommend to place the filter AFTER the heater so you avoid the risk of the filter slowing the flow of water through the heater and leading to premature heating element failure.
a booster pump is not included or needed for a baptistry installation, as this is a very low flow application, not like a swimming pool.
The heater and filter/uv components should be installed between the lower and upper water lines (floor and top of water level)
#3 is the drain circuit. The drain is typically located in one of the corners or in a specific location if indicated by the baptistry mfg.
QUESTION
We leave water in our baptistry all the time. Is there a way to have only the pump come on so as to circulate the water without heating it?
Answer
The AS-5 with 7-Day timer will allow you to operate the system each day in 2 hour segments.
The timed operation can be changed each day to run at different parts of the day.
Unfortunately the heater will come on each time the pump comes on unless the temperature is turned down.
Possibly setting the temperature to ambient (ie 70 degrees) will allow you to filter daily and not worry about the heater, turning it up to temperature prior to using it.
The other option is to get the Little Giant circulation heater. You can run the 120v pump from a 240v leg of the heater and put the heater on a dog ear timer. The heater and pump will come on for however long you set each day.
If you do not want the heater to be on the timer and thus turn on during the week, than I would recommend getting a 2nd pump and putting it on a timer to operate independent of the heating loop.
You do not want the pump to be on a timer and the heater not to be, because you could have a situation where the timer turns the pump off while the heater is still running and would overheat and be damaged.
Looking to replace an older Weideman Baptistry Heater? Wiedeman closed years ago and many of their baptistry heaters are now being replaced.
When replacing a Weideman baptistry heater, In general you want to get the same wattage heater as what you are replacing. You also want to make sure the new unit will fit in the same physical space as the old Wiedeman Heater. Pay attention to the inlet and outlet locations and make sure the new heater lines up somewhat in the same locations or in a location where you can make up the differences with your fittings or extra PVC.
Q. My church currently has a 6kw little giant baptistry heater and pump. We are looking to replace and saw on your website options for auto water control LG-5000. It says to add a heater only and I do not see that option. What would be the part number that goes with it. Need to know if any special holes would need to be drilled into a 900 gallon baptistry we purchased from you 20 years ago. Also looking for a way to have a thermostat on the wall as the current unit is a crawl space. Just need to know what options are available with part numbers.
A. Here is the 6kw heater
https://www.churchproducts.com/6-kw-circulation-heater-only-6-hhl.html
You will need to add a small hole for the water level sensor and also for the water level control but if it is fiberglass this should not be very difficult.
You cannot do a remote thermostat with this unit.
If you need a remote controller then we suggest this unit
https://www.churchproducts.com/Baptistery_Circulation_Heater_BES6000_Circulation_Heaters.html
As long as the pump is located above the floor and below the upper water level it will work. If this is below the baptistry, this unit will not work.
MODEL BES 6000 (ASB-6000-T or NT)
Troubleshooting the Pressure Switch.
Under “normal” operation, when you turn the system on, the “first” contactor should activate if and only if the High Limit and Pressure switch are “satisfied”.
Have the technician, if able, to…. check for voltage in the right places.
If there is power in, but not out, that only tells us that it is not closing.
It may Need adjustment or need “proper” back pressure to give it a chance to close.
If that’s covered (has proper pressure), than yes, we could say bad PS.
- Is power in and out of the pressure switch? If so you would NOT need to turn the pressure switch adjustment screw clockwise
- If power in but not out the pressure switch needs“proper” back pressure to give it a chance to close, try adjusting the switch according to the instruction manual
We have an inlet and outlet size of 1inch, will that size work with this unit? (ASB-6000 series)
The MFG highly recommends to change the wall fitting holes to the correct dimensions of 1.5" as you could experience issues with the pressure switch in the heating tube.
Troubleshooting the Auto Drain with a HydroQuip auto drain System
1-unplug the drain from the Interface Module (silver box with lights)
2-press drain button on remote panel until light comes on... leave light on and proceed to 3
3-plug drain back in to module (with light staying on) and check to see if drain operating. If it is then run a few test cycles on the buttons to verify proper operation of drain and fill. I f not working then go to 4
4-If drain not operating then toggle the drain (With light on from 2) and see if it activates. If it does start to activate, then you should be good…run a few test cycles to verify both drain and fill
Hydro Quip Systems
* the water level light should be ON if the tank is full and system is operating.
*On the other hand, the system shouldn’t be operating if the system doesn’t get a “full signal” (based on the interface lights)
*The light bulb could be the reason for not lighting up, but the rest operates fine and we are back to troubleshoot “No heat”.
*The interface will not affect the heater operation; only whether the system starts or not; if the pump activates, the interface is fine as far as “system activation control”.