Is Raypak the same as Rheem?
Yes the heaters are identical. Raypak and Rheem are owned by the same parent company and there is one larger distributor of swimming pool supplies that brands the Raypak heat pump on the Rheem brand name.
What is an atmospheric pool heater?
When the air outside the pool is over 45 degrees, these heaters take the warmth from the atmosphere and electrically convert it to the water through a compressor. These are great for year round use because despite bad weather, they will heat the pool to between 80-90 degrees.
How long do gas pool heaters last?
With proper installation and maintenance, gas pool heaters typically last five or more years.
How old is my Raypak pool heater?
The rating plate will be either a gold or silver color with the Raypak logo. The serial number will have 10 digits. The date code is found in the first four digits of the serial number, for example, a unit made in April of 2001 will have the first four digits read as 0104.
Where are Raypak boilers made?
Oxnard, California
From a modest beginning in 1947 in founder Al Whittel’s garage in Southern California, Raypak now supplies equipment all over the world from its manufacturing facility in Oxnard, California, and its licensee in England.
How many Btus do I need to heat my pool?
Heat Pump Sizing Chart – Inground Pools
| Pool Size (Feet) | Summer 4 BTU’s | Spring & Fall 5 BTU’s |
|---|---|---|
| Up To 10,000 Gallons 12′ x 24′ | 50,000 BTU | 50,000 BTU |
| Up To 15,000 Gallons 14′ x 28′ | 85,000 BTU | 85,000 BTU |
| Up To 20,000 Gallons 16′ x 32′ | 85,000 BTU | 110,000 BTU |
| Up To 25,000 Gallons 18′ x 36′ | 110,000 BTU | 125,000 BTU |
Are Raypak pool heaters any good?
Raypak has proven to be a reliable, affordable heater for pool owners across the nation. Unlike the Hayward H-Series heaters, the standard residential Raypak heater does not come with Low NOx emissions nor a cupro-nickel heat exchanger.
How many BTU do I need to heat my inground pool?
Should I leave my gas pool heater on all the time?
Physicist: The correct answer is always to leave the heater off for as long as possible, as often as possible. The one and only gain from leaving a pool heater on is that it will be warm when you get in.
How can I tell how old my pool heater is?
It includes the manufacture date, as well as information on the size and capacity. On older models, you can determine the age of your unit by decoding the water heater serial number. Some manufacturers, including Rheem, made it easy by incorporating the month and year built into the first 4 digits of the serial number.
Who manufactures Raypak?
Paloma Industries
Rheem Manufacturing Company
| Products | Water heaters, air conditioners, Household furnaces |
| Owner | Paloma Industries |
| Number of employees | 7000 |
| Divisions | Rheem, Ruud, Raypak, Prostock |
| Website | www.rheem.com |
How many BTUs do I need to heat my pool?