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Jandy AquaPure Error 174

Water at the sensor above 108°F (42°C). Reduce water temperature.

The sensor reads water above 108°F. Lower the water temperature.

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Jandy AquaPure service code 174 means pool temperature is too high for operation: the flow/salinity sensor reads water above 108°F (42°C). Reduce the water temperature.

Applies to: APUREMPLC700PLC1400AquaPure 700AquaPure 1400
Also searched as: AquaPure 174, water too hot, temperature code

If water is truly that hot, stop using it.
Why
If the water is genuinely that hot, check your heating equipment and avoid using the pool or spa until it cools.

What 174 means

Water at the sensor above 108°F (42°C). Reduce water temperature.

More detail
Per Jandy manual H0325600, Section 7.2, code 174 indicates pool temperature is too high for AquaPure operation. The flow/salinity sensor indicates water temperature at the sensor above 108°F (42°C). Corrective action: reduce water temperature.

5-minute checks

Fix it step by step

Step 1 of 3

  1. Measure water temperature

    • 2 min
    • Thermometer
    • DIY

    Confirm whether the water is actually above 108°F (42°C).

    More detail

    Measure water temperature.

    The code is based on the flow/salinity sensor's reading.

  2. Reduce water temperature

    • Varies
    • None
    • DIY

    Lower heater settings and let the water cool.

    More detail

    Reduce water temperature.

    Jandy's corrective action is to reduce water temperature.

    Did the code clear?
  3. Contact a pool professional

    • Decision
    • None
    • Pro decision

    If water is cool and 174 persists, have a pool professional check the sensor.

    More detail

    Contact a pool professional.

    A normal water temperature with 174 suggests a sensor problem; the manual does not list an owner repair for the sensor.

Code cleared. Nice work.

Recheck chlorine in a week. Pros do the same.

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Fixed after any step? Recheck chlorine in a week. Still 174 after step 3? See the replacement part or call a pro.

Call a pro if…

  • Water is below 108°F and 174 persists.
  • Heater will not stop heating.

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An independent salt reading is the first check.

Salt test strips or a handheld salt meter calibrated for NaCl

No part is needed for 174 when the water is genuinely hot.

Fits: Any salt chlorinator pool

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FAQ

What temperature causes 174?

Above 108°F (42°C) at the flow/salinity sensor, per Jandy H0325600.

Where is this documented?

Jandy AquaPure/PureLink Power Center and Cell Kit, Installation and Operation Manual (H0325600), Section 7.2 Service Codes, Section 4.7 Salt, Section 6.3 Electrolytic Cell Cleaning.

Source: Jandy AquaPure/PureLink Power Center and Cell Kit, Installation and Operation Manual (H0325600), Section 7.2 Service Codes, Section 4.7 Salt, Section 6.3 Electrolytic Cell Cleaning. Written by a Florida pool service owner. Updated 2026-10-15.