Replacing Pool Heater

[patfan64]

I am replacing a Laars Lite II heater shortly and I was wondering if anyone could tell me in which direction I should go. I was told by a friend that if I bought another Laars Lite, the plumbing issues would be minimal (makes sense.) I am handy and can run PVC so that isn't too much of an issue.

I'm looking at 400,000 BTU's running off of propane. Don't really care if I have a digital readout.

Should I expect to spend about $1,500? Also, does StaRite or Hayward make better heaters?

[ps558]

I am replacing a Laars Lite II heater shortly and I was wondering if anyone could tell me in which direction I should go. I was told by a friend that if I bought another Laars Lite, the plumbing issues would be minimal (makes sense.) I am handy and can run PVC so that isn't too much of an issue.

I'm looking at 400,000 BTU's running off of propane. Don't really care if I have a digital readout.

Should I expect to spend about $1,500? Also, does StaRite or Hayward make better heaters?

All the heaters are about the same. If you likes your Laars heater buy another just not a LX model. Sta-rite make a max e therm heater and are OK some love them some hate em. Hayward just came out with a new heater with fan assist combustion because it is so small. Can't tell how reliable it will be. Hayward does make good products though.

Raypack is another company who been making heaters a long time and I can tell you the older ones used to be the best around. The new one I did see at a pool opening is easy to use and they still make the most quiet heater while burning.

Were do you live and how do heat your pool? If you live in warmer cliamte and like to maintain heat in your pool look into a heat pump by Heat Siphon

[patfan64]

I am replacing a Laars Lite II heater shortly and I was wondering if anyone could tell me in which direction I should go. I was told by a friend that if I bought another Laars Lite, the plumbing issues would be minimal (makes sense.) I am handy and can run PVC so that isn't too much of an issue.

I'm looking at 400,000 BTU's running off of propane. Don't really care if I have a digital readout.

Should I expect to spend about $1,500? Also, does StaRite or Hayward make better heaters?

All the heaters are about the same. If you likes your Laars heater buy another just not a LX model. Sta-rite make a max e therm heater and are OK some love them some hate em. Hayward just came out with a new heater with fan assist combustion because it is so small. Can't tell how reliable it will be. Hayward does make good products though.

Raypack is another company who been making heaters a long time and I can tell you the older ones used to be the best around. The new one I did see at a pool opening is easy to use and they still make the most quiet heater while burning.

Were do you live and how do heat your pool? If you live in warmer cliamte and like to maintain heat in your pool look into a heat pump by Heat Siphon

I'm in CT and looking to extend the season. I've also got a hot tub incorporated in the pool so it would be nice to actually use the hot tub. I use propane.

I have heard about Raypack. All good things. I'll look into them.

Thanks ps.

[Clopay]

Raypak and Hayward are both good companies. Both make solid products. The new Hayward Universal Forced Draft Heater has been out for about 2 years now and is a solid performer. I have installed about 10 this season. They made them more compact, so they take up less space on the pool pad. But the biggest plus is every heater comes standard with a CuproNickel Heat exchanger. This is a big adder for other heater manufactuerers. I would buy a Hayward, but Raypak is a good company as well.

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I am replacing a Laars Lite II heater shortly and I was wondering if anyone could tell me in which direction I should go. I was told by a friend that if I bought another Laars Lite, the plumbing issues would be minimal (makes sense.) I am handy and can run PVC so that isn't too much of an issue.

I'm looking at 400,000 BTU's running off of propane. Don't really care if I have a digital readout.

Should I expect to spend about $1,500? Also, does StaRite or Hayward make better heaters?

[Pathfinder]

Should I expect to spend about $1,500? Also, does StaRite or Hayward make better heaters?

You might be able to find a 150k BTU heater for that price but a 400k your going to be about $3400

[greg340]

Should I expect to spend about $1,500? Also, does StaRite or Hayward make better heaters?

You might be able to find a 150k BTU heater for that price but a 400k your going to be about $3400

Also remember some companies won't warranty a heater if its bought off the internet