Raypak Pool Heaters

Raypak pool heaters are produced by Raypak inc. a California based company specializing in water heating systems including commercial boilers, water heaters and control systems, pool and spa heaters, and residential boilers. Founded in 1947 has grown rapidly and now supplies its products worldwide. Its goals have always been to achieve high quality, reliability and energy efficiency. The company was pleased to become the first boiler manufacturer to achieve ISO 9001 registration in 1996.

The current range includes:

Raypak Digital Heater – This is often referred to as the RP2100 although that is actually an older model. With models ranging from 200 to 399 BTU/hr, the Raypak digital heater is designed to minimize condensation and provide rust free waterways. It will provide years of trouble free use and be unaffected by all except the most extreme weather conditions. It is microprocessor controlled with electronic ignition and on-board diagnostic controls. Basically you just have to set the required temperature and the heater does the rest. There is also a low NOx version of this heater which exceeds all NOx emission requirements.

Raypak Millivolt 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. There is a choice of analog or digital controls but in both cases you can control pool and spa temperature separately. 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.

Of these Raypak pool heaters which is best for you? Well the first thing to decide is whether you want a gas heater or a heat pump. 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. They are also cheaper to buy and if they are not used a great deal then this advantage will not be wiped out by the higher running costs.

Assuming you are looking at a gas heater then you would go for the digital heater (or the low NOx version) if you can provide an electricity supply to the heater. If not you will have to go for the Millivolt heater.

Either way you will find that one of the Raypak pool heaters meets your needs.

Raypak Millivolt Pool Heater

The Raypak Millivolt heater is the version of the Raypak Digital Heater for use where it is not possible or not practical to run an electricity supply to the heater. If at all possible it is best to use the Digital heater but if you need a millivolt heater look no further than this model from Raypak.

Click this link to order a Raypak Millivolt heater from Pool Supply World.

The Millivolt pool heater is the same as the Raypak Digital Heater except for the ignition and control systems.

The ignition system comprises a constant pilot, sitting just below a small generator. The heat from the pilot flame generates a small amount of electricity measured in millivolts (thousands of a volt). This trickle of power is then used to operate the rest of the system.
The control system is a simple mechanical thermostat which you just set to the required temperature and forget.

This has the following disadvantages:

A small amount of gas is always being used.
Temperature control is not as accurate as in electronic models.
No operating/troubleshooting information is available as it is with electronic models.
The pilot can go out in windy conditions.
Not low NOx so cannot be used where this is a requirement.
Not allowed in some locations with natural gas.

However, apart from the above the Millivolt heater shares all the advantages of the Digital Heater such as:

The advanced design – the whole design of this gas swimming pool and spa heater, inside and outside, was engineered to stand the test of time. Aside from the aesthetics of the heater’s design which compliments most of the latest pool designs, the original pagoda top design keeps the heater operational even in extreme weather conditions.

Weatherproof cabinet – The heater has a polyester coated, non-corrosive cabinet more durable than waterborne coated metal cabinets. Beneath the hard and gorgeous exterior galvanized metal can be found which provides greater rust prevention and years of durable usage.

Polymer headers – Raypak’s state of the art engineering used 3-D computer designs to engineer the unit for optimum performance. Polymer resin headers prevent rust from harming your pools surface giving you worry free swimming all year round.

Long Lasting – The burner tray is built to last for many years, from the stainless steel burners to the aluminized metal utilized in heat sensitive areas. Should anything happen to the burners they can be quickly and easily serviced. The ceramic fiber combustion box keeps the Raypak 2100 Millivolt heater efficiently running and keeps the outside jacket cool. By utilizing space age materials the heater prevents build up of left over heat after being turned off.

With all these features, you may ask if whether or not the heater is fuel efficient. The answer is yes. Raypak Heaters are energy efficient. They pass with flying colors tests conducted by the state and federal authorities.

Considering purchasing a Raypak Millivolt heater? Prices vary considerably but we found that the best price was at Pool Supply World (as they include shipping).

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Raypak RP2100 Digital Heater – Tells You What Is Happening

The Raypak RP2100 was replaced by the current model known as the Raypak Digital Heater in 2004 (but the RP2100 name is still commonly used). The range offers four power levels ranging from approx. 200 – 400k BTU for use with natural gas or propane and has an energy efficiency of 82%. The standard models have a copper heat exchanger but there is a Cupro-Nickel option to cope with adverse pool chemistry. There are also ASME approved models for non-residential applications.

As you might expect from its name the Raypak Digital Heater provides a sophisticated control panel and electronic ignition. This requires a mains electricity connection but to cover cases where this is not possible there is a Millivolt version (see Raypak Millivolt Heater) but this can only offer basic controls.

The standard models are not suitable where low NOx levels are a requirement but there are versions of this heater which are low NOx (they just cost a bit more). To see the product brochure Click Here.

Click this link to purchase a Raypak Digital Heater from Pool Supply World.

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to use your pool at the appropriate comfort levels even if winter is at hand? This Raypak pool heater will help you enjoy your pool at any time of the year. It features a microprocessor based thermostat control. This control allows you to set your pool temperature exactly at your preferred setting by just pressing an up or down temperature control key. The digital display lets you see a constant reading of your pool’s water temperature. You just need to set it and forget it. It is that simple.

Maintaining or troubleshooting this pool heater is made easy. Its diagnostic controls let you and your pool technician know what is exactly going on with the heater, all the time. If you encounter a problem with the heater, the digital display will reveal to you where the problem is. Imagine it is like having your own pool heater technician right within your heater! An additional benefit is that this heater is compatible with most major brand remote control systems on the market.

The Raypak Digital Heater has the best outdoor design out there in the market today. With over 50 years under their belt in building and designing gas heaters, Raypak have put all their experience into this heater design. Fans are no longer needed to prevent drafting problems, Raypak RP2100 was designed for the outdoors and has an exclusive low profile design. A lot of thought and planning has been put into the heater’s design so that it can protect itself from the environment and prevent itself from being smothered by falling leaves, wind, airborne debris, rain, downdrafts, updrafts, sleet, and snow.

Raypak Digital Pool Heaters were designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and ensure uninterrupted heating performance. They are manufactured at an ISO 9001 registered manufacturing plant. The pool heaters are tested by CSA to the ANSI Z21.56 standards. This demonstrates the quality that these heaters deliver and why it is that they are one of the leaders in market. The Raypak assembly process includes six final assembly quality control checkpoints that ensure that each and every pool heater delivers its peak performance.

For most residential installations the standard Copper Fin Tube heat exchangers will be the best (and cheapest) option and the Digital Heater is definitely preferable to the Millivolt version. The heater is not “state of the art” but it does offer a lot for the price and users seem to like it.

Prices vary considerably so we looked for the standard 200k BTU natural gas model and found that the best price was at Pool Supply World (as they include shipping).

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