Raypak Pool Heaters Raypak pool heaters are produced by Raypak inc. Raypak is a Californian company which specialises in producing heating systems such as boilers, water heaters and pool heaters for both commercial and residential use. With over 60 years of experience it is now one of the top suppliers of all types of water heaters. The achievement of high standards has always been its aim as regards making products which are top quality, reliable and energy efficient. It was this ethos that enabled them to gain ISO 9001 recognition, the first company in their market to do so. Raypak's range of pool heaters presently comprises: •
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Raypac Digital Heater - This is often referred to as the RP2100 although that is actually an older model. There are versions of the Raypak digital heater with power levels between 200 BTU and 399 BTU all designed to avoid condensation and prevent rust build-up. It should offer a long lifetime without any hassle, it is even unaffected by wind or any other normal weather conditions. It is microprocessor controlled with electronic ignition and on-board diagnostic controls. The idea is that the user simply sets the temperature for the pool and lets the heater get on with it. Raypak also produce a version of this heater which is low NOx and meets all emission standards in this respect. Millivolt Pool Heater - This is very similar to the Digital heater except that it has a standing pilot light to provide ignition, uses a mechanical thermostat and has no diagnostics. Raypak Heat Pump - The classic series heat pump ranges from 95 to 133 BTU/hr and all versions feature a titanium heat exchanger to withstand corrosion. The heat pump can heat both a pool and a spa the temperature of which can be set separately using either an analog or digital control panel. The top model can be switched into reverse to provide pool cooling in summer and also features a defrost mode to prevent ice forming on the condenser.
From these Raypak pool heaters which should you choose? Firstly you need to decide if you need a heat pump or a gas pool heater. Assuming that getting electricity to the pool location is not a problem, a heat pump will be best if you keep your pool heated most of the season. Although the purchase price is higher than a gas heater a heat pump has much lower running costs. You might prefer a gas heater if you only heat your pool occasionally because gas heaters are more powerful and can get a pool up to the required temperature more quickly. Gas heaters are cheaper to purchase so if your usage is not high the greater running costs will not be a major issue. If you decide that a gas heater is the best option then the digital heater will be the one to go for, provided of course that you can deliver an electrical supply to it. If this is not possible the Millivolt heater provides a good alternative. Either way you will find that one of the Raypak pool heaters meets your needs.