Pool & Spa Heating Focus
Raypak develops heating equipment specifically for aquatic applications, with products designed around the demands of heated pool and spa water.
Raypak Pool & Spa Heating
Built Around Heat. Designed Around the Pool.
Pool and spa heating equipment engineered for dependable operation across residential and commercial applications.
About Raypak
A Focused Approach to Pool & Spa Heating
Raypak manufactures heating equipment designed specifically for swimming pools and spas, with solutions spanning gas-fired and electric applications. The brand serves both residential and commercial environments, giving pool owners and professionals multiple options for matching heating equipment to the needs of the property.
As part of the Rheem family of brands, Raypak brings established heating expertise into the pool and spa category. Its product lineup is built around reliable operation, application-specific engineering, and equipment designed to integrate with modern pool systems.
Heating Options
Choose Your Heating Solution
Different pools and spas call for different heating approaches. Raypak offers gas, electric, and commercial heating solutions designed around the demands of the application.
01
Gas Pool & Spa Heaters
Gas-fired heaters are a strong choice when fast heat-up performance is a priority. Raypak offers models for residential pool and spa systems across a range of heating capacities and configurations.
02
Electric Pool & Spa Heating
Electric heating provides a compact option for selected pool and spa applications where an electric power source is preferred over a gas connection. Raypak electric systems can be matched to applications based on available power and heating demand.
03
Commercial Heating Solutions
Commercial pools and aquatic facilities can place significantly higher demands on heating equipment. Raypak offers equipment intended for larger-scale installations where capacity, dependable operation, and system integration are critical.
Heating Expertise
Why Choose Raypak?
Raypak focuses on heating solutions for pools and spas, with equipment designed around residential, commercial, gas-fired, and electric applications.
Residential & Commercial Options
The lineup supports both private pool and spa systems and larger commercial installations with higher heating demands.
Multiple Heating Technologies
Gas-fired and electric solutions give installers and pool owners flexibility based on utilities, application size, and project needs.
Backed by Rheem Experience
Raypak is part of the Rheem family of brands, bringing broader heating-industry experience into pool and spa equipment.
Featured Raypak Series
Meet Raypak AVIA
The Raypak AVIA series is a modern gas-fired pool and spa heater platform designed for residential applications where compact equipment, dependable heating, and integrated control are important. AVIA models are available in multiple heating capacities and configurations to support different pool and spa systems.
264K BTU Models
400K BTU Models
Natural Gas
Propane
Copper Options
NiTek Options
01
Multiple Heating Capacities
AVIA is available in different BTU configurations, allowing the heater to be matched more closely to pool size, spa demand, and desired heat-up performance.
02
Gas Fuel Options
Natural gas and propane configurations support properties with different available fuel sources and installation needs.
03
Heat Exchanger Choices
Selected AVIA models are offered with different heat exchanger configurations, including copper and NiTek options, to suit varying application requirements.
04
Built for Modern Equipment Pads
AVIA is designed as a contemporary residential heater platform that can be integrated into new equipment installations or heater replacement projects.
Raypak Avia 400K BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater WiFi. 018045
Regular price
$4,780.00
Raypak Avia Collection
Best-Fit Applications
Perfect For
Raypak AVIA heaters are designed for residential pool and spa applications where dependable gas heating, modern controls, and flexible sizing options are important.
Residential Pools
A strong choice for homeowners who want dependable gas-fired heating for regular pool use and seasonal temperature control.
Pool & Spa Combos
Well suited for systems that serve both a swimming pool and spa where faster temperature recovery and higher heating demand may be required.
Heater Replacement Projects
A modern option for selected replacement installations where an older residential gas heater is being upgraded to a current Raypak platform.
New Equipment Pads
AVIA can be incorporated into new residential equipment-pad layouts alongside pumps, filters, automation, and sanitation equipment.
High-Demand Heating
Larger AVIA capacities are useful when faster heat-up performance is a priority or when the pool or spa has greater heating demand.
Gas-Available Properties
Ideal for properties with the appropriate natural-gas or propane supply where a gas-fired heater is preferred over an electric heating solution.
Electric 3-Series Titanium
Raypak E3T
The Raypak E3T line delivers electric pool and spa heating in a compact, purpose-built package. Titanium heating elements, marine-grade stainless steel construction, digital controls, and flow-sensing technology make E3T a strong option for applications where electric heating is preferred.
01
Titanium Heating Elements
Titanium heating elements are designed for durability in demanding pool-water environments, including salt-water chlorinated applications.
02
Marine-Grade Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel construction helps support reliable operation in wet and chemically treated environments.
03
Digital Control
Easy-to-use digital controls and diagnostics provide a modern interface for heater operation and system feedback.
04
Compact Installation
The compact E3T platform is designed to simplify integration into new equipment installations and selected replacement projects.
Electric Heating Alternative
No Gas Connection Required
E3T provides a dedicated electric heating option for pools and spas where electric power is available and a gas-fired heater is not the preferred solution.
Proper Sizing Matters
Available electrical service, heater output, body-of-water size, desired temperature rise, and installation requirements should all be evaluated before selecting an E3T configuration.
Elevation Matters
Choosing a Raypak Heater for Your Altitude
Gas-fired pool heaters rely on the correct air-and-fuel mixture for proper combustion. As elevation increases and air density decreases, certain Raypak heater configurations require different burner orifices and reduced rated input.
Raypak Digital 206A–406A Altitude Reference
Sea Level
Standard configuration
2,000 ft
High-altitude considerations begin
6,000 ft
Different NG orifice range
9,000+ ft
Specialized configuration
Digital 206A–406A
Natural Gas Altitude Ranges
0–1,999 ft
Standard low-elevation configuration
#50
2,000–5,999 ft
High-altitude natural-gas configuration
#51
6,000–8,999 ft
Higher-elevation configuration
#52
9,000+ ft
Very-high-altitude configuration
#53
Digital 206A–406A
Propane Altitude Ranges
0–1,999 ft
Standard propane configuration
#57
2,000–2,999 ft
First high-altitude propane range
#58
3,000–4,999 ft
Intermediate altitude
#59
5,000–6,999 ft
Higher-elevation propane setup
#60
7,000–7,999 ft
Very-high-altitude propane setup
#61
Don't Choose a Gas Heater by BTU and Fuel Type Alone
Elevation must be verified before ordering. Raypak states that Digital 206A–406A rated inputs are suitable up to 2,000 feet and that installations above 2,000 feet require derating of 4% for each additional 1,000 feet above sea level. Exact altitude requirements and available configurations vary by heater family, fuel type, model, and rating plate. Always verify the installation elevation against the documentation for the exact Raypak heater being selected.
Gas-Fired Pool Heating
Raypak Natural Gas Pool & Spa Heaters
Natural gas heaters are a strong choice for applications where dependable heat-up performance and rapid temperature recovery are important. Raypak offers multiple gas-fired heater platforms for residential and commercial pool and spa systems.
Why Natural Gas
Fast, On-Demand Pool & Spa Heating
Natural gas pool heaters are designed to add heat quickly when it is needed, making them especially useful for pools and spas that are heated on demand rather than maintained at temperature continuously.
Rapid Temperature Recovery
Gas-fired heating is well suited for applications where water temperature needs to rise relatively quickly before swimming or spa use.
Multiple BTU Options
Raypak natural gas heaters are available across multiple output capacities so the heater can be matched to pool size, spa demand, climate, and expected use.
Flexible Pool & Spa Applications
Natural gas models can support residential pools, spas, pool-and-spa combinations, equipment replacements, and selected commercial aquatic installations.
Raypak | 009217 | P-R266A-EN-C Digital Natural Gas Pool & Spa Heater, 266K BTU, Copper, 0-2000 ft
L: 43 in W: 31 in H: 29.25 in
Raypak | 009219 | P-R406A-EN-C Digital Natural Gas Pool & Spa Heater, 406K BTU, Copper, 0-2000 ft
L: 43 in W: 31 in H: 32.25 in
Propane Pool Heating
Raypak Propane Pool & Spa Heaters
Propane heaters provide gas-fired pool and spa heating for properties where natural gas service is unavailable or propane is the preferred fuel source. Raypak offers propane configurations across multiple heater platforms and heating capacities.
Flexible Gas Heating
Gas Heating Without a Natural Gas Line
Propane offers many of the same on-demand heating advantages as natural gas while giving homeowners and facilities another fuel option when natural gas infrastructure is not available at the property.
Fuel
Liquid Propane
Application
Pools & Spas
Heating Style
On-Demand Gas Heating
Best Fit
Properties Without Natural Gas
Ideal Where Natural Gas Is Unavailable
Propane heaters can provide a practical gas-fired heating solution for properties that do not have access to a natural-gas utility line.
Fast Heat-Up Performance
Propane heating is well suited for pools and spas that need rapid temperature recovery or are heated primarily when they are being used.
Multiple Heater Sizes
Raypak propane configurations are available across different heating capacities, allowing equipment to be selected around pool volume, spa demand, climate, and desired temperature rise.
Residential Pool & Spa Applications
Propane models can support residential pools, spas, pool-and-spa combinations, new installations, and selected heater replacement projects.
Efficient Pool Heating
Raypak Pool Heat Pumps
Heat pumps provide a different approach to pool heating by using electrical power to transfer available heat into the pool water. They are especially well suited for applications where maintaining comfortable water temperatures over longer periods is more important than rapid, on-demand heat-up.
Why Choose a Heat Pump?
Built for Efficient, Consistent Pool Heating
Pool heat pumps are designed around maintaining water temperature efficiently over time. Instead of producing heat through combustion, the system transfers heat into the circulating pool water, making heat pumps a strong option for extended swimming seasons and temperature maintenance.
01
Efficient Temperature Maintenance
A strong fit for pool owners who want to maintain comfortable water temperatures over longer operating periods.
02
Electric Heating Solution
Heat pumps operate electrically and do not require a natural-gas or propane connection at the equipment pad.
03
Extended Swimming Seasons
Heat pumps can help maintain warmer pool water before and after the hottest months of the year.
04
Best for Steady Heating
Heat pumps are generally better suited to gradual temperature maintenance than applications requiring very fast heat-up.
Raypak | TWPH8550EHT08 | Crosswind V 8550 Heat Pump – 138K BTU | Wi-Fi Enabled | Titanium Heat Exchanger
L: 34 in W: 34 in H: 38 in
Raypak | 017741 | Crosswind Heat Pump – 61,000 BTU, 240V, Energy-Efficient Pool Heating
L: 40 in W: 17 in H: 30 in
Raypak | 017740 | Crosswind Heat Pump – 44,750 BTU, 240V, Compact & Energy-Efficient
L: 39 in W: 12 in H: 26 in
Heater Selection Guide
Find the Right Raypak Heating Solution
Start with how you plan to use the pool or spa. Heat-up speed, temperature-maintenance goals, available utilities, climate, and application type can help narrow down which heating technology makes the most sense.
Start With Your Priority
Use these recommendations as a starting point before final equipment sizing and installation requirements are evaluated.
Gas
Propane
Heat Pump
Electric
01
Fastest Heat-Up
When getting to temperature quickly is the priority.
Gas-fired heaters are well suited to rapid temperature increases,
intermittent heating, and applications where the pool or spa is
heated primarily when it is going to be used.
Gas / Propane
02
Long-Term Temperature Maintenance
For keeping a pool consistently comfortable.
Heat pumps are generally better suited to gradually heating and
maintaining pool temperature over longer periods rather than
producing a rapid temperature increase on demand.
Heat Pump
03
Spa & Pool/Spa Combination
Higher temperatures with quicker recovery.
Spas commonly benefit from equipment capable of raising water
temperature quickly, particularly when the spa is heated only
when it is being used.
Gas / Propane
04
No Gas Service Available
When the property relies on electrical service.
Heat pumps and electric resistance heaters eliminate the need for
a natural-gas connection. The better choice depends on the body
of water, desired heat-up behavior, climate, and electrical service.
Heat Pump / E3T
05
Gas Heating Without Natural Gas
For properties supplied by propane.
A propane configuration provides gas-fired heating performance
without requiring natural-gas utility service at the property.
Propane
06
Commercial Aquatic Applications
Higher-use pools and specialized heating demands.
Commercial heater selection should be based on the facility's
water volume, operating temperature, usage, recovery requirements,
available utilities, and equipment configuration.
Commercial System
Consider
Climate & Location
Outdoor temperature and seasonal conditions affect heating demand and can influence which heating technology is best suited to the property.
Consider
Available Utilities
Natural gas availability, propane storage, and available electrical service can narrow the practical heater options before sizing begins.
Consider
How You Heat the Pool
Heating occasionally and heating continuously are very different use cases and can favor different equipment technologies.
Final heater selection requires proper sizing. Pool or spa volume, desired temperature rise, climate, elevation, fuel or electrical availability, plumbing configuration, and installation requirements should be evaluated before choosing a specific Raypak model.
Need Help Choosing?
Contact Our Raypak Heater Experts
Choosing the right heater involves more than matching a BTU rating. Pool or spa size, fuel type, electrical service, climate, altitude, desired temperature rise, and installation conditions can all affect which Raypak model is the best fit. Our team can help narrow down the right heating solution before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
The correct heater size depends on pool or spa volume, desired temperature rise, climate, wind exposure, how quickly you want the water heated, and whether a cover is used. Raypak provides gas heater and heat pump sizing tools to help estimate the right product for your pool setup.
Gas heaters are generally better when fast heat up and on demand heating are the priority. Heat pumps are typically better suited to maintain comfortable water temperatures efficiently over long periods of time. The best choice depends oon climate, usage patterns, available utilities, and how quickly you need the pool or spa heated.
Both are gas fired heating options and can provides rapid temperature recovery=. The main difference is the fuel source available at the property. Natural gas models require an appropriate natural has supply, while propane models are intended for installations supplied by liquid propane.
Yes. Many Raypak residential has heaters are designed for pool and spa applications. Proper heater sizing is especially important for pool and spa combinations because spas typically require higher water temperatures and faster recovery than swimming pools.
Yes. Elevation affects combustion because air density decreases as altitude increases. Gas heater configuration and input requirements can vary by model and installation elevation, so the exact Raypak heater documentation and rating information should be checked before ordering a unit for a high altitude installation.
AVIA is Raypak's modern residential gas pool and spa heater platform. It is available in multiple configurations, including models designed around different fuel and heat exchanger options. AVIA also supports modern control features such as Raymote connectivity on applicable features.
The E3T is an electric pool and spa heating solution. It is a good option for selected applications where electric heating is preferred and a gas connection is not available or desirable. Proper electrical service, water volume, heating demand, and desired temperature rise should be evaluated before choosing an E3T model.
Installation capability depends on the specific heater model and required venting configuration. For example, Raypak's Digital 206A-406A gas heater family lists indoor and outdoor installation capability, but indoor installations require the correct venting and installation provisions. Always follow the requirements for the exact model being installed.
Yes. Raypak offers commercial pool and spa heating equipment, including gas heaters and commercial grade heat pump options. Commercial heater selection should account for water volume, usage, operating temperature, recovery requirements, available utilities, and equipment configuration.
Start with the available fuel or ekectrical service, then consider pool or spa size, climate, desired water temperature, required heat up speed, usage frequency, altitude, and whether the application is residential or commercial. Raypak also provides sizing tools to help narrow the appropriate heater family and capacity.