Model # 009217
Warranty 1 Year
Manufacturer Code P-R266A-EN-C #50
Think about being able to use your pool or spa at the perfect comfort level even when Fall arrives...or when the first chill of Winter is felt in the wind...or in the Spring or Summer when evenings can turn chilly in a minute! Helping you get more enjoyment from your pool or spa is the smart idea behind the Raypak heaters.
BENEFITS:
Digital control with liquid crystal display (LCD) for temperature selection and heater settings
Capron resin headers prevent rust stains from harming pool surface
Plumb directly from provided 2" PVC threaded union
Smart microprocessor controls diagnostic read-out and continuously monitors operating status
Completely field serviceable
Small footprint
High efficiency
Guaranteed high wind reliability
Looks smart and works smart
Thermal Efficiency of 83%
Elevation: 0 Ft. – 2000 Ft. Click Here for High Altitude Pool Heaters
California Customers Please Note: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Area of Jurisdiction REQUIRES a Low Nox Heater be installed. The following 6 California Counties are affected: Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, Orange, Riverside, & Kern. Installing a non-compliant heater in these counties will void the manufacturer's warranty and could result in a fine from your local code enforcement.
Click here for RayPak Low Nox Heaters
Dimensions:
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
This Limited Warranty does NOT apply;
1. if the product has been moved from its original place of installation, or if the original
owner no longer owns the property where the original installation was made;
2. if the product is not properly installed with a pool or spa by a qualified licensed installer in
accordance with applicable local codes and ordinances, good trade practices, and the
manufacturer’s installation instructions;
3. if the rating plate(s) or serial number(s) are altered or removed;
4. if the product is modified in any way, or non-factory authorized accessories or other
components are used in conjunction with the product;
5. to damage, malfunctions or failures resulting from failure to properly install, operate or
maintain the product in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;
6. to damage, malfunctions or failures from abuse, act of nature, accident, fire, flood, freeze,
lightning or the like;
7. to damage, malfunctions or failures resulting from [or due to] connected system control
devices;
8. performance problems caused by improper sizing of the heater or electric service
voltage, wiring or fusing;
9. use of any attachment, including any energy saving device not authorized by the
manufacturer.
10. to damage, malfunctions or failures from misuse or neglect, including but not limited to,
freeze-ups, operating the heater with the cabinet door off, having flow restrictions or
obstructions between the heater outlet and the pool/spa, or not maintaining a proper
chemical balance (PH level must be between 7.4 and 7.8 and total alkalinity between 100
and 150 PPM. Total dissolved solids (TDS) must be no greater than 3000 PPM)
Will a gas heater operate at the low speed of a dual speed motor?
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Probably not - Most gas heater will shut off at low GPM levels (20-40) to keep the heater cores from overheating - 20 for 200 BTUs, 40 for 400 BTUs. Depending on your pool system you might get these GPM levels at the low speed but generally these heaters must be run at the motor's high speed.
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What is the difference between an Electronic and Millivolt ignition?
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The basic answer is that Millivolt is the old style of ignition, using a standing pilot light. While the electronic ignition uses a spark start system like a gas grill. Electronic ignitions are more efficient in gas usage and also are better suited for high wind areas where a pilot light might get extinguished.
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Can you get a remote control for the Raypak 266000?
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Hello Suljo - You could use something like the Intermatic PE653RC to remotely control the Raypak heater.
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Hi, I wondered how high I can turn up the heat on the Raypak 266? My last heater, a Hayward, only went up to 90, and I don't believe the actual water temp ever got near that. Hopefully, I won't need to turn it so high, but there are always a few cool evenings when I like to crank it up. Thanks.
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Therese, these units are factory set for a max temperature of 104 degrees. A licence contractor can adjust it to 107 degrees max following Raypak instructions.
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Is this heater available above 2,000 feet?
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This particular model is good for 0' - 1,999' we do have our Raypak High Altitude Heaters which go from 2,000' - 9,000' so I would suggest the high altitude model.
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4 to 8 hrs
Screwdriver, Pliers, saw to cut pvc pipe, pipe wrenches,
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Disconnect gas, electric, and pvc water pipes.
Remove old heater
Clean area
Position new heater.
Reconnect services. Note: Electrical connection was same. Had to install new water in/out piping due to cutting out old piping.
Startup according to instructions
You will need help removing old and positioning new heater. They are heavy.
As for services, I was lucky in that I had to do little fabrication. This heater was very similar to my old one. Make sure to confirm location of all connection.
This is NOT a difficult task IF you are comfortable working with gas, electricity, and PVC plastic pipe.
2 to 4 hrs
Screwdriver, Nut Drivers, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench
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The Most Recent Reviews
(5 out of 5 stars) Best pool purchase ever!
Reviewed By: Inyo Customer ()
Plumbed the lines myself, got a plumber to run my gas line which was already by the pool. Had an electrician review my connections and the rest is history. I have a 20x40 pool and was able to keep my pool open until the first week in October {SW Ohio}. Lasted I have ever done that. Winterizing is easy, fingers crossed my second year is as successful as my first.
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Thanks for your assistance on the Raypak Pool Heater. Your help has made this a pleasant purchase with great after sale support!
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(5 out of 5 stars) Its been a year and works great
Reviewed By: Inyo Customer ()
Delivered on time and its been a year and works great
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(5 out of 5 stars) Happy with my pool heater
Reviewed By: Inyo Customer ()
Excellent price, hundreds of $ less than local pool store, plus free shipping? Can't go wrong. Shipped/delivered fast. Trucking company was excellent to work with. Easy to install. This unit replaced a nearly 20 YO RP2100 so connections were very similar. BTW, the truck driver told me he had delivered 4 of these units that same day. INYO Pools must be doing something right!
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(5 out of 5 stars) Happy spring
Reviewed By: Inyo Customer ()
This unit was very simple to install all it took was a little measuring and getting the right size 3/4" treaded pipe nipples, elbows and a gas valve. The hook up to 110V is very simple since I don't have 240V. Turned the pump on for a few minutes to check for leaks and just flicked the on switch and raised the temperature to 85, my pool water was 65°F and raised 15k gallons to 76°F in just 3.5 hrs, I also had the solar cover which also help retain the heat. Great product so far I'm very satisfied and so are my children.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Very Good
Reviewed By: Inyo Customer ()
Very good
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(5 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed By: Inyo Customer ()
The freight company that delivered the heater did a great job. It arrived in perfect condition after hooking everything up electrical, gas and the water inlet and outlet set the pool temperature and hit the button unit fired right up and has been working great. Happy with the salesperson from inyo pools very helpful and friendly. I will be buying pools supplies in the future from them.
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(5 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed By: Inyo Customer ()
Great heater. Love the display panel.
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(5 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed By: Inyo Customer ()
Great heater. Arrived undamaged and heats our large pool more then enough.
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(5 out of 5 stars) great heater
Reviewed By: IAN R. from ny,ny ()
Pros: great value ,quality product consumer friendly
Cons: none
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(5 out of 5 stars) Raypak Heater
Reviewed By: Brandon L. from Zanesville OH. ()
Pros: It replaced is old one perfectly.
Cons: None.
I sold this to a customer and he likes it. Very smooth and easy to hook up. I will use this company again.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Great Pool Heater
Reviewed By: Scilla from Rye Brook,NY ()
Pros: Too many to mention
Cons: None
We have only had the heater for a couple of weeks. It seems to warm up the pool very efficiently and quickly. My old heater didn't display the temperatures. I love the fact that I can look at the screen and see the temp displays. It also seems to be a quiet heater.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Pool Heater
Reviewed By: Dwight B M. ()
Pros: cost an free delivery
Ordered heater on 3/23 and was delivered on 3/30. Truck driver delivered it to the front of my garage. Had it installed the next day by my pool man. He advised it is a great heater and should last many years. Pool not open yet so can not turn it on.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Raypak Heater
Reviewed By: Ttrain from Atlanta, Ga ()
Pros: Superior quality. Smart technology
Cons: none
This heater is easy to install and works great so far.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Upgraded Pools heater
Reviewed By: Robert B. from Grand Rapids, MI ()
I haven't had a need to use it yet but I know it's going to do a great job just looking at the quality of the product. Shipping was a quick and the driver even wheeled into my garage for me. You'll need a two wheeler to move it around. You'll also need a gas line at least 1 1/4" but 1 1/2" is recommended by professional heating and cooling guys.
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(4 out of 5 stars) best residential heater
Reviewed By: Tony C. from Brookhaven Pa ()
Raypak are the top of the line heaters. This one replaced a 15 yr old one in a coastal environment. easy to set up and install. Had to install header on the opposite side and run the wires to it. Not difficult but took a little time. This heater is used to heat a spa.Ordered on Monday and was going to be delivered on Friday but I picked up at terminal early Friday because I needed to install ASAP.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Works well
Reviewed By: Mrb2u30 from Lambertville, MI ()
Pros: Good heater
Cons: Raypak states they will not honor warranty unless installed by authorized contractor
Purchased and had delivered in a week. Installed myself but had the advantage of having the same 6 year old unit on my spa. The item was well packaged and new from a local distributor. Installed, flipped switch, and had pool heated in a few hours.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Excellent Service...Great Product
Reviewed By: Edward J. from Walnut Creek, CA ()
Pros: Very Satisfied with Inyo and Raypak
I discovered InyoPools.com during an internet search for parts for my 30 year old gas fired spa heater. I found the Inyo site to be very user friendly with in-depth product and parts information. I was pleased to find product data, parts lists, instruction manuals, and the price for items I was interested in. Eventually I decided to replace my old heater rather than repair it. During the selection process I had some questions that were quickly answered via email by Sharon at Inyo. I selected the Raypak heater because it has an established quality reputation and the 'footprint' and location of connections were almost exactly the same as my old heater [not a Raypak] I was very pleased with the Inyo price and the free shipping helped close the sale for me. I have the heater installed. I'm very pleased: The construction fit/finish are outstanding...commercial quality; the polymer headers make connection easy; the instructions easy to follow, the digital control panel easy to use; it lit right off and heats water fast; it looks good too. I installed this heater myself because I have experience with 240 volt wiring, PVC pipe work, hard piping gas lines, and making flu connections. Now if only Inyo Pools had free pickup and disposal of my old heater my project would be complete.
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(1 out of 5 stars) Leaks after second season
Reviewed By: Robert M. from Winnipeg, Can ()
Pros: heats well
Cons: leaks not durable
Well have this model and not impressed, it has started leaking where tubes enter the manifold. I only got two full seasons from this heater. I just shut it down and pulled out the heat exchanger and hope local pool shop can repair, somhow think I will need to spend a fortune on a new unit. I don't recomend purchasing a Raypak due to dismally short service life. Interesting my first review was still on here from Mar 2011 when I purchased rhe heater.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Awesome Heater! Awesome company!
Reviewed By: ThatUserNameTaken ()
Pros: price. customer service. product.
Cons: none so far.
I just purchased the Raypak 266,000 BTU pool heater to replace an old Raypak 206,000 BTU heater that had given up the ghost. First of all, the price from inyopools was remarkable (it beat the next lowest price by $100 and was significantly better than that for the rest). Given the price I was a little bit skeptical and wondered if they would tell me it was backordered etc but the day after placing my order I received notice that it was being processed and then shipped. I got the heater 5 days after I placed my order on a Saturday! I was really happy with that and then came time for the install. I checked around and was quoted over $1,000 by multiple companies (1 pool company and 2 mechanical contractors) and so I decided to do it myself. I did it in 2.5 hours - it was really straightforward since the connections were almost identical for the old and new heaters (going with the same brand helps a lot). Lastly, the performance. The old heater heated at a rate of approximately 1.5 degrees per hour. This heater is approximately 3 degrees per hour. I have a 33,000 gallon pool which is a good-sized pool. This heater rocks!! Inyopools rocks!! I am a huge fan - great company.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Superior Pool Heater
Reviewed By: Thomas V. from Georgetown, Ky ()
Pros: Good Quality for the money
The Raypak Heater is a superior product. Easy to install and dependable. I have owned other heaters and find this the best of those I have installed and owned. It has the ability of remote operation and can be vented or installed outside.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Good Pool Heater
Reviewed By: Devendra P. from Chicago, IL ()
Pros: Compact size
Raypack is good pool heater
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(4 out of 5 stars) Great Pool Heater
Reviewed By: Matthew B. from Cleveland, OH ()
Pros: Easy to use
This Raypak swimming pool heater is very easy to use. It does a great job! I highly recommend...
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(5 out of 5 stars) Great pool heater and value
Reviewed By: Mike S. from Troy,IL ()
Very nice heater. Performance and looks are top of the line.
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(5 out of 5 stars) Pool Heater
Reviewed By: John L. from Oklahoma City, OK ()
Pros: Easy to set up easy to operate
Cons: none
First heater arrived damaged on a Monday sent in back called Inyo pools had the replacement by Friday was heating water on Saturday.Easy to instal works great
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(5 out of 5 stars) Raypak pool heater rocks!
Reviewed By: Ken E. from Cos Cob, CT ()
Pros: digital controls, fast heating, good construction
Cons: none
This heater is far improved over their previous model which served me well for fifteen years. The digital screen and controls are great improvements that allow me to see the temperature I've selected and watch the pool water temperature climb as it reaches it. Mine was installed with left side connections (they're reversible). Great product.
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(4 out of 5 stars) Good Heater, Easy Install
Reviewed By: Peter B. from scotch plains, NJ ()
Purchased this heater to replace a 15 year old one that started leaking. Found it very easy to install, and once up and running, very easy to operate. I love the electronic ignition, no more pilot light to mess around with, also love the digital thermostat. Already recommended to my neighbor who replaced theirs as well.
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(5 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed By: William L. from Crete, IL ()
I had the predecessor of this heater before I bought this new one. It was about 15 years old and needed to be replaced because it was rusted out internally and you could no longer stop the leaking. Instead of paying between $2100-$2400 to have a pool company order it and install it for me, I asked my neighbor if he would help. We both have the same heater and basically the same in-ground pool (18x36 and 20x40). He said sure, I don't think it will be too difficult since we have the old one hooked up and we'll be removing that one. So, I found the ROCK BOTTOM CHEAPEST PRICE BY HUNDREDS right here at inyopools. I got my 266BTU for $1499.95 with s/h included. Delivery was quick (about 5 days), on time, and the driver was careful and courteous. He even brought it up to the garage instead of leaving it at the bottom of the driveway like they're supposed to. Next, CUT THE POWER TO THE POOL AT THE BREAKERS. The water lines lined up almost perfectly but that didn't matter much because you have to cut your pvc anyway. He taught me how to size it, cut it, and glue the new pieces together and it was simple. You do need the right cleaner and glue to bond pvc pieces together properly so you should have everything you need and know how to perform this task before attempting this. Then, shut off the gas valve and re-attach it to the new heater using the proper application for the threads (liquid or tape I believe but don't quote me). Then, the electric. He passed on doing the electric because there were like 6 wires in the new heater and like 3 on the old one so he didn't want to break anything. I called an electrician who has experience in working on pool heaters and he did the job in about 20 minutes for $30 - not bad! It turned out the additional wires were for safety so that the heater would turn off if for some reason the pump was to stop (or something like that). Turned it on and WOW, the water was coming out of the jets practically too hot!!! The temperature increases about 2 degrees per hour which is an increase of 1 additional degree per hour over my old one. Due to the fact that it's got it's own thermostat I've turned it up to 90, and my first heater bill was $140 (normal bill is about $50 this time of year). That didn't cover the entire first month (about 3 weeks), but, it included bringing the pool up from 75 to 90, so it did run continuously for at least 6-7 hours or so upon start-up. It was also very warm out (80s and 90s) during that period so I'm sure it didn't run much at all at night. Keep in mind that my pool is normally 90 degrees on it's own during hot days like this so although the gas cost was initially pleasing, as the nights get colder and days get shorter it will run much more often. I expect those bills to perhaps exceed $300, but for a 90+ degree pool for the few months we have to enjoy it in Chicago, it's still well, well worth the money!!! Overall, I am MORE THAN SATISFIED with the heater, and inyopools.com. My neighbor will be replacing his 15 year old heater soon too, and this time, I'll be helping him with his now that I know how. You'll need to know how to cut and bond together pvc, you'll need to know how to shut off the gas valve and reattach it, and, you'll need to know how to do the electrical or hire someone. The electrical instructions are very detailed. That's it. Couldn't be any happier :)
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(5 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed By: Janice I. from Hudson, WI ()
Its a great heater, heated the pool up quickly! Loved it!
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(4 out of 5 stars) Pool Heater Nat Gas
Reviewed By: Robert M. from Winnipeg, MB ()
Will be at least six more weeks before I can fire this bad boy up and start bringing the temps up in the cement pond. Living here in Winnipeg Canada we have terrific summers and getting the pool warmed up towards the end of May is pretty normal. We have lots of cool evenings until July and having the luxury of a pool heater makes pool ownership a good alternative to the great cottages in our neck of the woods. This is a replacement Raypak and I hope the new one with digital controls lives up to it's millivolt pilot light predecessor.
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