?     Asked on 1/16/2012by Guest

Will a gas heater operate at the low speed of a dual speed motor?
 Reply

A  Answered on 1/16/2012 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

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.
 Reply


?     Asked on 10/10/2012by Guest

What is the difference between an Electronic and Millivolt ignition?
 Reply

A  Answered on 10/10/2012 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

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.
 Reply


?     Asked on 8/23/2013by Guest

The this heater be converted from natural gas to propane?
 Reply

A  Answered on 8/23/2013 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

This heater can be converted from natural gas to propane. In order to convert this heater to propane you will need a conversion kit. The part or model number for the conversion kit to convert this heater to propane is: 6234-70A.
 Reply


?     Asked on 1/13/2015by Inyo Visitor

Do you carry the vent piece on top of heater to vent from heater to roof of a small wooden shed?
 Reply

A  Answered on 1/13/2015 by InyoPools Product Specialist Alex V.

Hello, For the 009194, you will need this indoor stack kit.
 Reply


?     Asked on 5/6/2015by Deborah

What are the dimensions of this heater? What heater do you suggest for a 30,000 gal inground pool and hot tub?
 Reply

A  Answered on 5/6/2015 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Deborah, You can find the dimension of this unit on the RP Series Technical Data Sheets. For a pool that size I would go with the 406,000 BTU unit. Raypak Heater 406000 BTU NG MV
 Reply


?     Asked on 5/20/2015by bob Clark

How loud is the heater?
 Reply

A  Answered on 5/20/2015 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

Hi Bob, I don't have a decibel rating on this Raypak heater but it is very quiet. I have a similar heater on my pool and you can barely tell when it is on.
 Reply


?     Asked on 7/4/2015by David

What are the 3 dimensions? HxWxD It needs to fit in a small pool house with plumbing outles to the viewers right as one faces the heater ; ie the heaters left.
 Reply

A  Answered on 7/5/2015 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

Hi David, the dimensions on the Raypak 336,000 BTU heater is 38" H x 26" W x 28" D
 Reply


?     Asked on 8/26/2015by Michael

What is the weight of RayPak 336 BTU 009226? And can the shipper deliver it to a house without a loading dock ?
 Reply

A  Answered on 8/26/2015 by InyoPools Product Specialist Joe S.

Hello Michael, weight of the unit 300 pounds. This unit includes free shipping and lift gate.
 Reply


?     Asked on 8/27/2015by vernon woelke

I am replacing a Raypak RP 2100 Digital. Do I need to be concerned about the old gas and water connections not working on the Raypak PR336AMN?
 Reply

A  Answered on 9/1/2015 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi Vernon, The gas and water connection would be the same on current unit verses the older units.
 Reply


?     Asked on 5/11/2016by Gerry

I have a Raypak 336 heater. Can I use it for salt water pool/
 Reply

A  Answered on 5/12/2016 by InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S.

To know for sure, we would need to know the full model number of your specific heater. This heater is a standard copper heater exchanger which is not compatible with saltwater pools. Only heaters with Cupro-nickel heat exchangers are suitable for saltwater. Check your heater's model number if it ends with a "C" it is copper, if it is an "X" then it is Cupro-nickel. For example, PR366AENC or PR336AENX
 Reply


?     Asked on 3/21/2017by Inyo Visitor

What are the 2 wires for?
 Reply

A  Answered on 3/21/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Alan M.

This Heater has quite a few wires. You will need to be a little more specific in order for us to answer your question. You can also reference the Raypak RP2100 R185A-R405A Heaters parts diagram for additional help.
 Reply


?     Asked on 3/21/2017by Inyo Visitor

There are 2 wires hanging out of the side in picture 2 what are they for?
 Reply

A  Answered on 3/21/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, The wires are for the electrical connections.
 Reply


?     Asked on 5/2/2017by Mike

Since this is a millivolt heater, why is it necessary to attach electric?
 Reply

A  Answered on 5/2/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Mike. Milivolt unit does not require electricity.
 Reply


?     Asked on 6/14/2017by larry Scimeca

What is the gas line size for the 266,000 btu and 336,000 BTU?
 Reply

A  Answered on 6/15/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Patrick P.

For the 266,000 BTU it is 3/4" for gas line runs up to 15', 1" for up to 50' and 1.25" up to 210'. For the 336,000 BTU it is 3/4" for gas line runs up to 10', 1" for up to 30' and 1.25" up to 140'
 Reply


?     Asked on 6/28/2017by linda

how far does the pool heater have to be from the house - huntington ny
 Reply

A  Answered on 6/29/2017 by InyoPools Product Specialist Joe S.

For U.S. installations, the point from where the flue products exit the heater must be a minimum of 4 ft below, 4 ft horizontally from, or 1 ft above any door, window or gravity inlet into any building. The top surface of the heater shall be at least 3 ft above any forced air inlet, or intake ducts located within 10 ft horizontally
 Reply


?     Asked on 1/20/2018by Skip

Does this unit have electronic ignition?
 Reply

A  Answered on 1/22/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Skip. This specific unit is not equipped with an electronic ignition system. The Raypak Heater 336000 BTU NG ELE - PR336AEN / 009218 is the model with the electronic ignition system. 
 Reply


?     Asked on 4/9/2018by Tom

We currently have a RayPaK 266000 btu ng heater. It lasted 10 Years, any value to upgrading to a 336000+ heater? The pool is 18 x 38 and averages 6 ft deep. We are in wisconsin.
 Reply

A  Answered on 4/10/2018 by InyoPools Product Specialist Joe S.

The larger the unit the faster the pool will heat.Since the unit is larger and able to heat faster it will turn off quicker. As far as up sizing you would have to review the gas line sizes you currently and see if they will match the specs to the 366k.
 Reply


?     Asked on 3/27/2019by Rob Crowley

Can I use on above ground pool? I have a 15-30 oval. I want to have a bigger heater than required so I can heat faster
 Reply

A  Answered on 3/30/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Rob. This size unit is larger than what is required for your pool providing a faster temperature increase. Some states prohibits the installation of millivolt units.
 Reply


?     Asked on 4/30/2019by Kit

What are the measurements for the Ray Pak 330,000 BTU Heaters? trying to buy a Pad to have it installed on, what size is it?
 Reply

A  Answered on 5/1/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Kit. The unit dimensions are illustrated on the RP Series Technical Data Sheet.  
 Reply


?     Asked on 6/3/2019by Kevin

I have an older RayPak natural gas heater model P-R335A-MN, 334,000 BTU, which has been deemed no longer operable. I have a 30' round pool, 25,000 gallons. I would like to replace my broken heater with a similar model, the Raypak RP2100 Heater 336,000 BTU NG MV - PR336AMN, #009194. Would this new model be a simple "plug and play" type installation for me?

 Reply

A  Answered on 6/8/2019 by InyoPools Product Specialist Lennox H.

Hi, Kevin. This RP2100 Heater 336,000 BTU NG MV - 009194 will be a drop-in replacement. 
 Reply


?     Asked on 2/4/2021by Gary Hobson

Which is better, digital or millivolt ignition? Why?
 Reply

A  Answered on 2/5/2021 by InyoPools Product Specialist Hector F.

Hi Gary, here is a blog that we put together called "Differences in Swimming Pool Heaters" where we discuss the pros and cons between the two. 
 Reply