Pool heater recommendations for 2400’ elevation

[swimindaveb]

Wanting to determine what a pool heater will cost in Tucson? Natural gas v. propane? Etc

 

[JamesW]

Gas Pool Heater and Elevation/Altitude

I'm getting ready to replace my leaky old gas heater with a new Raypak digital 406 model. I've been searching the internet to find the best deal. In one website, I notice that there was a difference in the 406 model based on elevation: 0-2000 ft and 2000 - 5000 ft, and there is about a $150...

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[JamesW]

Jandy LXI Heaters - Further Reading

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High Altitude.​

Appliances are normally derated when installed at high elevation. This is not necessary with the JXi heater because it has a special venturi-type combustion system which self-compensates for changes in barometric pressure. Air flow through the blower inlet pulls the correct flow of gas into the burner regardless of air density.

JXi heaters are CSA certified for elevations of up to 4,500 feet above sea level. At elevations above 4,500 ft., the heater BTU output can be expected to be reduced by 4% for every 1,000 feet over 4,500 feet above sea level.

 

[PoolStored]

Cost comparison model of NG vs. LP. You can replace with your pool size, temperature requirements and gas costs...

Heat pump or propane for 20x40 inground gunite pool in Massachusetts

Hi, new member here . I'm in process of getting a quote on 40x20 (maybe 36x18, yet to be tetermined) inground gunite pool. I'm pretty much all decided on all opitions and features except one. Don't know which way to go on the pool heter. The property doesn't have NG so heat pump or propane are...

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[1poolman1]

Wanting to determine what a pool heater will cost in Tucson? Natural gas v. propane? Etc

Do you have a gas line installed already? A natural gas heater will use 1 therm (100 cu. ft.) of gas per 100K BTU. That is the unit many utilities charge. A propane heater will use about 1 gallon per 100K BTU. It doesn't matter the elevation.