Raypak heater burner tray is collapsed- pool company pushing for replacement

[soonapool]

Hi Folks, my raypak 406A seemingly has met its end of life- see pic below.

The pool company is pushing the Jandy JXI 400k OR Pentair Mastertemp. Both same price price and same warranty - 3 years for $4900 installed.

My question is, how hard is to replace the burner tray on the Raypak? He isn’t willing to do it and I’m not sure I have the appetite for DIY unless it’s very straightforward. Are there techs who would take this repair on, and is it worth the cost:years I would get out of this repair?

 

[ajw22]

@swamprat69 what do you think? Cost effective?

Get the MasterTemp over the Jandy. The MasterTemp will be easier to DIY repairs.

 

[swamprat69]

Pretty major repair even if all of the parts needed are available and you can find a technician who is capable of doing the work needed correctly. Damage probably extends beyond what is shown in your photo. Would not recommend attempting to repair.

 

[coolpoolnj]

I am in the same boat as you - the burner tray has completely rusted. My pool guy is willing to install a new burner tray without a warranty. Trying to see if it's worth it to install a new burner tray @ 20% of the cost of a new heater