*waterbaby*

Thanks so much for your responses!!! I ordered the RayPack one!

I have an above ground Splash pool, I believe it is approximately 17 x 30 (rectangle). I've been doing research like crazy and just can't seem to find a pool heater that stands out above others. It seems for every review I find that says the heater is great, I find one that says it is terrible! I'm also a little confused about how big of one I need - when I've done a few of the calculations, it seems like 175,000 is plenty, but I see others with pools of similar size that are getting 300,000 or 400,000. I'm looking for a propane one - we live in the country, so getting a bigger tank is not a problem. I live in Illinois and it seems like the pool is always about 5 degrees too cold to be comfortable. It usually runs about 78 - 82 and on a good day, gets up to 85. I'd like a heater to help bump it to 85 - 88 on days when we are having people over. There's nothing worse than planning a pool party and then the water is too cold for anyone to swim!! So, my questions for everyone... - What BTU do I really need given my needs outlined above? - I'm looking at these heaters as I've narrowed things down. Interested in thoughts either way or suggestions for others! E54 Jandy Legacy 175K Electronic Propane Outdoor Pool Heater $1159 http://www.poolspaforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=24338 E5968 UNIVERSAL H SERIES 200K PROP. POOL HEATER -( H200FDP , HAYWARD ) $1829 http://www.poolproducts.com/SPP/product_fa...?family_id=2459 E3805 MASTER TEMP 200K BTU PROPANE GAS POOL HEATER -( 460731 , PENTAIR ) $1799 http://www.poolproducts.com/SPP/product_fa...?family_id=2468 E6072 RP2100 DIGITAL 206K BTU PROPANE GAS POOL HEATER -( PR206EP (09224) , RAYPAK ) $1599 http://www.poolproducts.com/SPP/product_fa...?family_id=2472 E6064 RAYPAK 130K BTU ELECTRONIC PROPANE POOL HEATER -( PR130EP (011474) , RAYPAK ) $1139 http://www.poolproducts.com/SPP/product_fa...?family_id=2473 I'd like to order it in the next few days, so any quick advice would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!!