Model # 014939
Warranty 1 year
Alternate Part #'s 010103, PR266AENX
Enjoy your pool......Extend your swim season
Your pool and spa is a long-term investment that you, your family and friends will enjoy year after year. Now, there's an easier way to enjoy that investment more often, more reliably and more efficiently throughout the year...the Raypak Digital pool and spa heater.
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 Digital.
Elevation: 0 Ft. – 2000 Ft. Click Here for High Altitude Pool Heaters
Digital Controls
The Raypak Digital gas heater comes with a microprocessor based thermostat control. This control allows you to set your pool or spa temperature precisely at your favorite setting just by pressing an up or down temperature control button. The Digital display gives you a constant read out of your pool water temperature. Just set it, and forget it! Truly simple.
Troubleshooting a gas heater has never been easier. The Raypak Digital has on-board diagnostic controls that let the user and the service professional know what is going on with the heater at all times. In the event that you would ever have a problem with the heater, the digital display will show where the problem is in the control circuit. It's like having a service technician built into every heater!
The Raypak Digital is compatible with most major pool control and remote systems on the market today. Any two-wire or three-wire remote can connect to the Raypak Digital and be integrated into the pool control system of your choice.
Wind Resistant
The Raypak Digital has the best outdoor design in the market today. With over 50 years in designing and building gas heaters, Raypak has put all that experience into its newest heater design. No need for fans to combat drafting problems, the Raypak Digital was designed for outdoor installations with its exclusive low profile design. It is so thoughtfully and carefully designed it actually protects itself from the things that tend to stifle ordinary pool and spa heaters: falling leaves, wind, airborne debris, rain, downdrafts, updrafts, sleet, snow, etc. In fact it is so efficiently designed it ensures uninterrupted heating performance regardless of all but the most extreme weather conditions. Built Raypak tough. Built to last.
Cabinet
One look will tell you that the Raypak Digital is different! The look is contemporary. The design is advanced. And inside and out it's engineered to last. The attractive forest green and charcoal gray panels complement the latest pool and spa equipment designs. Raypak's original "pagoda top" design will keep the heater operating even in extreme wind conditions and downdrafts.
The Raypak Digital has a polyester coated, non-corrosive cabinet that is more durable than solventborne and waterborne coated metal cabinets. Every piece of sheet metal that gets powder coated goes through a 7-stage wash system making certain the powder paint has a perfect bond. Underneath the tough and beautiful finish you will find galvanized metal that offers superior rust prevention and years of durable service.
Non-Corrosive Waterways
The Raypak Digital incorporates the latest in header design technology. Raypak's state-of-the-art engineering department utilized the latest in 3-D computer aided design to engineer the part for optimal performance. Polymer resin headers prevent rust stains from harming your pools surface giving you years of trouble-free swimming pleasure
This Raypak Digital heater has cupro-nickel fin tube heat exchangers for added protection against aggressive water chemistry. Although rare, there are certain applications, like health club spa's, where copper is just not the best choice. Cupro-nickel offers superior tolerance to bad and fluctuating water chemistry, thanks to a harder surface and thicker walled fin tube.
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
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)
do I need to install a by-pass valve with this heater?
Hi. Yes, I would recommend installing a manual bypass. It will allow you to regulate the water flow for maximum efficiency, and service the heater while running your pool.
do I need a check valve for water outlet and where is it connected?
Hi. Yes, you will if you have an automatic chlorine distribution system.
Want to make certain this is the correct unit to replace an old Raypak P-R265B for a salt water pool. From the Raypak document archives, looks like the current unit is 265k BTU and that the 266K would be a suitable replacement. Just want to make sure before placing the order.
Ken, Yes, Raypak heater 014939 is the replacement for your 265k BTU unit and is also compatible with salt pools.
can I get this heater with the inlet and outlet on the left side?
You cannot order them that way but you can switch the sides of the inlet/outlets.
What size gas line is used for this heater with distance over 15' from source to heater?
Hello, for this specific unit you can use up to 50' of 1" piping, 210' of 1-1/4" piping, or up to 445' of 1-1/2" piping.
My current heater (Jandy Lxi 400k BTU) burned out the heater box after 9 yrs. The original install has only a 1.25 in gas supply pipe in a 130-140 ft run. Is that too small for a 400k BTU unit? Is there a problem with having too big a heater for the gas available? What size will work? Thanks, David - Dallas
Hello, the maximum length of piping that you can have with this unit using natural gas is 95 feet.
Hello, We are installing an inground hot tub. The pool installer plans to use this heater. I will have a new gas service installed just for the heater. My question is, the drawings they supplied show this unit mounted INSIDE my new pump house. Ive never seen a pool heater mounted inside, they say that's the only way they have ever installed them. Ideas?
Hi, John. This unit can be installed indoors or outdoors. If installed indoors, you will need to also get the Indoor Stack Kit - 009839.
I purchased a Raypak 266000 NG ELE from you on 7/14/15 (installed 10/15). It is dripping water out of the tubing above the burners, saturating the unit with salt water. Is less than 2 years the life expectancy of this unit? Tom
Usually, the units last longer. These are both packaged and stocked directly from Raypak who is one of the leading manufacturers of pool heaters. There are a number of variables that can cause these parts to go bad including chemistry that was not balanced.
I have a thirteen year old 16x 32 ft in ground pool, 15,000 gallons. We need to replace our RayPac 2100 Digital heater. What would be the recommended replacement heater?
Hello, Do you know what size BTU heater you are replacing? You will want to replace it with the same BTU saize unless you are having new gas lines installed.
what does rollout SW open mean ? On the screen of the Raypak heater.
Hello, The Rollout SW Open means that the Rollout Switch is open. Please verify gas pressure, combustion air, blocked heat exchanger, proper vent size/connections, high wind conditions.
Does the Raypak Heater 266000 BTU NG EE (cupro-nickel) - 014939 come with Millivolt ignition option or only as an electronic?
Hi, The unit you've described is only available as an electronic unit.
How long to heat 1000 gallons of water to 100 degrees starting from 40 degrees?
Hello Judi, It will take about an hour to an hour and a half.
What are the dimensions of this heater?
Hi Diane, The dimensions of this unit can be found via the RP2100 Data Sheet.
Does this machine come with a regulator? Or do you have to purchase that separately?
The heater does come with a gas valve which is inside the heater, however the regulator that is within the gas line is not supplied with the heater that would be supplied by the gas company.
How far must the Raypak 266000 BTU Heater be from a building. No openings doors, vents or windows near the heater. I assume 6 inches would be OK?
Hi William, A clearance of 6" from the building is okay. For additional info you can review the Raypak Owners/Instructions Manual.
How much does this this unit weigh?
The shipping weight of unit PR266AENX is 210 lbs.
What is the high wind stack that goes with this heater? Is it PART# 6238-125 (009835)?
Hi Michael, The Raypak High Wind Stack 266/267 (009835) would be the correct item.
Can I use this Raypak heater (266,000 BTU's) with my existing 3/4" gas line. I am replacing my old Teledyne Laars 175,000 BTU heater that has worked well with 3/4" gas line.
Hi Ella, As long as the distance of gas line from your gas valve to the heater did not exceed 15' than a 3/4" gas line would be fine for the Raypak 266K BTU. If your distance is longer than 15' then email me back with the details and I can make a reccomendation.
Is this heater compatible with an above ground 27' round pool? Thanks.
Hi Cory, Yes this heater would be compatible with a 27' Round above ground pool, you would need to get with your propane company to install the appropriate sized propane line.
Who performs warranty and out of warranty repairs? What maintenance and troubleshooting services are available?
Raypack would be in charge the warranty. You can always call Raypack in order to trouble shoot. Their number is 805-278-5300
What is the difference between an Electronic and Millivolt ignition?
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.
Will a gas heater operate at the low speed of a dual speed motor?
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.
2 to 4 hrs
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench
1 0
Estimates for replacement were staggering. I’m pretty mechanically inclined; have done plumbing, electrical, and gas in the past. New unit arrived on Friday morning, used a 2-wheeler to roll out the old one, moved new one into place. I had it installed and working by the afternoon. My install was probably easier because most everything lined right up. Saved a TON doing it myself.
2 to 4 hrs
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench, adhseives/plumbing
1 0
My friend and I removed the old heater as well as some of the existing piping as the gas pipe was in poor shape as well as the water delivery. Turned out to take about 3-4 hours for a couple of amateurs but it wasn't overly difficult. Runs great and heats really well!
Less than 1 hr
Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, Pipe dope, tin snips (because my gas line is on the right side of the heater), wire cutters
1 0
Memorial Day the pool heater would not light. Could hear it sparking, but not firing. Tried cleaning out some spider webs around the igniter and that got it to explosively light sending a huge orange ball of fire up and out of the heater. That was enough for me.
Went inside and checked out Inyo's heaters. I knew I was still going to go with Rapak because of all the research I did they were the heater of choice. At first I ordered the 266,000 but commercial heater with the cast iron header. Being the holiday Inyo was closed so I called them first thing Tuesday morning. They were very helpful and together we decided I didn't need the commercial version and went with the cupro-nickel heat exchanger instead. This saved me a couple hundred off the original order. This was all in Tuesday morning. Thursday the Estes freight company delivered the new heater!! Unbelievable!!
Sine I was basically replacing my old Rapak 206,000 but heater with the new 266,000 on everything lined right up and it only took 15 minutes to hook up the new heater. I paid our local garbage man twenty buck to haul off the old heater (after I stripped it of things like control board, flame rolloff switch etc. that would work on the new one).
I also installed. One-way check valve between the heater outlet and my clorinator to keep the highly chlorinated water from backing up to the heat exchanger and eating it up when the filter turns off.
My experience with Inyo was wonderful and they are the only company I use for pool stuff.
Less than 1 hr
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Rubber belt adjustable wrench
Local dealers wanted around $4,600 to install this Raypak model to replace my 7 year old heater that finally met its maker. Ordered it from Inyo who had the best price online. Received it 5 days later and fully installed it myself within 30 minutes minus the LP gas line. Everything was quick and easy due to the plumbing being plug and play given it was the same as my old model. The gas line I could have attached myself in about 20 minutes or less but had a plumber friend install that for me just to remove any chance of a leak and risk leaking out $400 worth of LP that is currently in my tank. $3,000 saved doing it myself. I'm pretty handy but even if your handyman skills are pretty low you could easily tackle this job and save yourself a bunch of money assuming you are replacing a Raypak where you don't need to re-plumb anything.
The Most Helpful Review
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(5 out of 5 stars) Great heater
Reviewed By: Pendlm from Springville, NY ()
Pros: Easily replaced old heater
Replaced my 15+ year old Raypak with this new cupro-nickel model with no regrets. New unit works great, and I enjoy the digital controls and temperature display.
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so far this heater is working very well & is easy to use
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Great price, works terrific
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(5 out of 5 stars) Great heater
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Works excellent, may be a bit undersized for my pool but other than that no complaints
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Works great and easy to set temperatures
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Its only been a week but works well ,water heats up quickly.
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(3 out of 5 stars) 2 years old
Reviewed By: Paul B. from East Amherst NY ()
Pros: Well made
Cons: after 2 years needs bypass valve.
Has been working perfectly for 2 years until today when it rumbled and shook. I opened the header and found some debris and the bypass valve spring(s) were in pieces. I cleaned it a best I could and removed the spring remnants. It still works but I will replace the valve and springs. A youtube video mentioned that the bypass valve needs to be replaced regularly. The heater is surviving our brutal winters just fine and looks great. I hope the bypass valve replacement works. Hope to report back soon.
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