I am replacing a 20 year old Raypak pool heater that was finally killed by the freeze here in Texas. I have a new heater (Pentair) arriving today and I am dismantling the Raypak heater. I need to disconnect the propane as one of the final steps. The gas is turned off and the propane company is coming Thursday to connect the new heater. Please take a look at my photos and let me know how to disconnect the propane from the current heater. As you can see, there is a copper line feeding a regulator. From the regulator I have black pipe feeding the Honeywell gas controller on the heater. It is unclear to me how to begin taking that apart.
Disconnecting Propane from Heater and new installation
- Thread starter Billrector
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BMerrill
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- Mar 8, 2021
- 360
- Pool Size
- 17860
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Turbo Cell (T-CELL-5)
Disconnect on the regulator side of the shutoff valve. Most likely the gas company will install a new regulator
I tried to get in there with a large wrench, but there is no room to turn it with the heater in place. The regulator must have been installed before the heater was installed. The new heater is substantially smaller and will be easier to install. Any ideas?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,932
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,932
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
The gas line looks like it is on a flex line. Can you pull the heater out to get room to get behind it to get the line off of the regulator?
Show us full pics of the heater and your situation.
Show us full pics of the heater and your situation.
BMerrill
Gold Supporter
- Mar 8, 2021
- 360
- Pool Size
- 17860
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Turbo Cell (T-CELL-5)
swamprat69
Well-known member
What is the plastic/laminate sheet with the hole in it that does not appear to be part of the heater cabinet? If it is not necessary, I would just cut it away to gain access to the regulator inlet.
Thanks guys.....I ended up cutting the burner off with a hacksaw and I was then able to remove the black pipe from the regulator. Now I just need a new heater!