Stuart Turner Monsoon Professional fault E18

High ambient overheat

Shower pump

What it means

Ambient air temperature around pump has exceeded the maximum safe operating threshold, displayed as E18 on-screen.

Likely causes

  1. Ambient air temperature above 40°C
  2. Electrical supply fault
  3. Pump seized
  4. Motor faulty
  5. Control panel damaged
  6. Pressure setting incorrect
  7. Strainer blockage
  8. Inlet pipe diameter too small
  9. Blockage in inlet/outlet pipe
  10. Pump needs priming
  11. Water supply failed
  12. Pump outlet check valve stuck closed
  13. Inlet pipework not air tight
  14. Impeller damaged
  15. Installation max lift head exceeded
  16. Water inlet pipe too small
  17. Bearing damaged
  18. Check valve faulty (debris)
  19. Pressure vessel charge low
  20. Pressure vessel damaged
  21. Leak in system

Where to start

  1. Check ambient air temperature around pump
  2. Check power supply
  3. Check power supply cable

The full answer, free

  • 18 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 22), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate power and water, and prove dead before you open or test the pump.

From the Stuart Turner manual for the Monsoon Professional. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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