Help Me Pick A Heater

[EminiTrader]

Ok gang. As I posted in an earlier thread my new pool is under contract. The PB agreed to install my own heater. Even though we are in Florida we love the warm water. My last pool I bought one after a year or so and couldn't imagine not having another one.

So my pool size is in the siggy. I will have the Easy Touch 8 and I would like to have it interact with that and the Screen Logic. I didn't order the Screen Logic but I would imagine one day I'll get it.

I've done some research and it seems that Raypack (Rheem) is the way to go. If it has a cooler that's ok too but I just want a heater that will last! My last heater I bought at the dreaded Pool Store and the darn thing was a lemon... For the life of me I can't remember who made it but I am pretty sure it was a Pentair (although I had Hayward equipment) but I don't know for sure.

My top choice is the Raypack R8450TI but I don't have any "working knowledge" It just seems like a good one... All input is greatly appreciated!

 

[kimkats]

I am not sure so here is a bump to get it in front of more eyes.

 

[tstex]

Em,

Raypack seem to be a pretty reliable brand per the posts that I've read here. Not sure on your specific model, but just make sure it's large enough to handle your pool, that is, if you want your pool heated faster, rather then slower...Also, you will need to have your gas meter upgraded too.

Good luck, tstex

 

[EminiTrader]

Hey guys - it's order day for my pool heater. Gotta make a decision. The pool is rectangle, 15K gallons and will be screened in. I am looking at Raypack but if anyone has any last minute suggestions - please, do tell!

 

[borjis]

I have a pool similar in size. I got the Raypak PR266AEN (266k btu) gas heater works great!

Heats up at 2.5 degrees per hour

The cupronickel upgraded heat exchanger is a waste of money, no need for that option btw.

that model you listed R8450TI is a 140k btu heat pump. I don't think that would heat
very well for your size pool.

If you have natural gas, the one I suggest is great recommendation.

 

[EminiTrader]

Unfortunately we do not have access to natural gas and electric is the only way we can go.

 

[borjis]

ah in that case then, I defer to those who own and use heat pumps.

I could be wrong but I'm not sure that model you posted will have enough
BTU's to heat sufficiently.

 

[pooldv]

That is about the biggest heat pump you can get. It will work great.

 

[borjis]

haha, I was wrong. There ya go!

 

[EminiTrader]

Thanks guys! Placing the order today!

 

[ChadJ]

I live in south Florida and have a 15k pool & spa. I added the Raypak 8450 almost two years ago and am extremely happy with it. Great pick.

-Chad

 

[fllpool]

Hey Guys, I am also in the market for a heater and chiller. What would you recommend for heater and chiller combo? I don't have gas, just electric. Pool size is approximately 14K.

Thank You,
Mike

 

[ChadJ]

Hey Guys, I am also in the market for a heater and chiller. What would you recommend for heater and chiller combo? I don't have gas, just electric. Pool size is approximately 14K.

Raypak offers a version of the 8450 that has heating and cooling. It's the Raypak 8450ti-E-HC.

-Chad

 

[fllpool]

Hey Guys, Has anyone used the RayPak Quiet Technology Heat Pump 125,000 BTUs? How much quieter is it? Is it worth the extra money?