Recent content by brentvw

Thank you @ajw22 that's good to know, I'm contemplating replacing with a Pentair MasterTemp 125 which is forced draft. As it is less than 2 years old it is still under warranty, do y'all recommend I have Raypak repair or cut my losses and move on to the Pentair?

Here is some other poor soul with the same unit, same problem. At what point do we stop blaming ourselves and look at Raypak?

It was drained and winterized. No sprinkler or mulch, on a pad. I do put a winter cover over all the pool equipment to prevent snow getting in there and icing up, it is a vented cover and doesn't touch the floor. Odd that rust only builds up on that burner area, same as last heater, none of...

I've provided results and use a Hayward Aquatrol SWG, pool is open for 5 months each year, Michigan

It is bonded and grounded. For water to get down there and rust out the burners, it has to be from leaking, correct? Condensation can't cause all this damage? I've read reviews about these smaller Raypak's leaking, not lasting and being throwaways. Both my pool guy and the heater company are...

Hey TFP, You may remember me, the one who posted about his Raypak 156A Heater Failure after only 3 years in service, here is the thread: Raypak 156A Heater Corrosion - Only 3 years old Well, I replaced it with a new unit, and here I am again, with the exact same problem, this time after only 2...

Ok, thank you for the advice.

Yes, should have mentioned AGP. Also had heater guy check gas flow with manometer, all good there. So did I get just get a bogus heater that didn't last long? Should I keep up my same chemistry regimen and hope for better results next time? I know Raypak are solid units based on research, my...

See attached. It is 1HP so flow rate < 70 GPM internal bypass should be sufficient. It was interesting to call around and hear how long these last, some distributors said 10+ years, some said 5-7 years on average, some said they are built to leak.

Hi all, Avid TFP follower here. 9,000 gallon vinyl SWG. Maintenance schedule is a cup or two of acid per week to maintain PH, never had algae, water always clear. Was surprised to see our Raypak 156A gas pool heater not make it to see it's 4th season. We are in Michigan so it only runs about 4...