NG heater recommendations?

[Gaspasser19]

Hi folks,
I wonder if anyone would care to weigh in on which NG heater to buy to replace my Hayward H400? Would you replace it with another Hayward or go in a different direction and why?

 

[Pool Clown]

Raypak/ Rheem..

 

[jblizzle]

Welcome to TFP!!!

The general recommendation always seems to go back to Raypak. Fewer parts, easier to repair, no blower ....

 

[Gaspasser19]

Thanks for the replies. I have three companies recommending three different systems. Raypak, Pentair and Hayward. All coming in about $3500 installed. I'm sure I could install it myself and save about $1200 but I believe I'd be up a creek if I ever tried to make a warranty claim.

 

[ps0303]

I would go with the Raypak. $3500?? Other than the heater, assuming a 400K BTU, are they having to do gas piping or something?

 

[Gaspasser19]

No special circumstances on the install. Unfortunately, that's the cost of doing business around here.
I am comfortable with the plumbing and the electric but, again, I worry about warranty claims being covered if I do the install.