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    Replace Hayward H400FDN

    Ultimately we opted to replace our Hayward with a new Hayward. That's what our trusted service technician initially recommended and the Raypak (original model) being susceptible to the flame blowing out with wind were our deciding factors. We get a lot of high winds in Las Vegas throughout the...
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    Replace Hayward H400FDN

    https://www.troublefreepool.com/wiki/index.php?title=RayPak_Heaters#Raypak_Heaters
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    Replace Hayward H400FDN

    Thank you for your thorough response!
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    Replace Hayward H400FDN

    Hopefully somebody can help me. For years the Raypak was the recommended heater. However, now that I'm in need of a replacement the Raypak info on here states that the author will no longer install these heaters due to a manufacturing issue until Raypak fixes the issue. The info was written 9...
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    Yeah I have my FIRST algae bloom! IE: Looking forward to a learning experience!

    Do you have "before" pictures? My favorite thing is seeing the green to clean transformations. :)
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    What's your current pool temp?

    Pics from Thursday when Las Vegas had the first measurable snowfall in years. Water temp was 42*. And pics from today when the water temperature has risen to a balmy 46*.
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    Pool Heater not heating pool enough - undersized?

    Just for point of reference, we heat for 2 weeks in December for the holiday break and it runs us about $375-$400. We decided it's worth it for us to enjoy with the family. It's all personal choice.
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    Pool Heater not heating pool enough - undersized?

    We don’t use a reel. We just Phil them up onto the patio then fold them over and roll like a sleeping bag. When they won’t be used for a while we put them in the garage. Otherwise, they just sit under the patio cover. Costco is the best for all things. We’ve really enjoyed those chairs. I...
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    Pool Heater not heating pool enough - undersized?

    Just found this in a text while doing something totally unrelated. You can see the difference in the appearance between the blue and clear covers. Most people probably wouldn’t care, but I like to see blue when I look out.
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    Pool Heater not heating pool enough - undersized?

    The only pictures I have of the pool covered are from the clear covers while the patio cover was being built so excuse the mess and dirt piles. The cover does not need to be cut perfectly. In fact, I like it to be a little short of the walls in some places to be able to pour in chlorine and acid...