How much propane does a 200,000 BTU pool heater use?
Pentair Sta-Rite Max-E-Therm 200 Natural Gas Heater, SR200NA
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Apr 01, 2026 - 12:45 PM
A 200,000 BTU pool heater uses about 2.2 gallons of propane per hour. This is because one gallon of propane provides roughly 91,500 BTUs of energy. So, to run the heater for one hour, you divide 200,000 BTUs by 91,500 BTUs per gallon.
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