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Pentair MasterTemp Natural Gas Heater 175K 200K 250K 300K 400K BTU
Pentair PoolMASTERTEMP® High-Performance Natural Gas Heater The MasterTemp pool heater sets the industry standard in pool heating technology, with more units s...
View full detailsPentair 125K BTU MasterTemp 125 Natural Gas Heater No Cord 461058
Pentair PoolThe MasterTemp 125 Heater provides energy-saving and advanced operating features that are available only from much larger heaters. With its revolut...
View full detailsPentair MasterTemp Propane Heater 175K 200K 250K 300K 400K BTU
Pentair PoolSave money and energy with the MasterTemp High-Performance Propane Heater. Already known as being dependable and efficient, MasterTemp now offers s...
View full detailsPentair Sta-Rite 250K BTU Max-E-Therm ASME Propane Gas Heater Cupronickel 460768
Pentair PoolUltra-High ASME® certified performance in a compact, quiet, and eco-friendly design for your commercial application. The bronze header design allo...
View full detailsPentair 400K BTU MasterTemp 400 Natural Gas Heater 460736
Pentair PoolMASTERTEMP® High-Performance Heater The MasterTemp pool heater sets the industry standard in pool heating technology, with more units sold than any...
View full detailsPentair 250K BTU MasterTemp Natural Gas Heater 460732
Pentair PoolMASTERTEMP® High-Performance Heater The MasterTemp pool heater sets the industry standard in pool heating technology, with more units sold than any...
View full detailsPentair 400K BTU MasterTemp 400 Heavy Duty Natural Gas Heater Cupronickel 460805 400HD
Pentair PoolMASTERTEMP® HD Heavy Duty Heater: The MasterTemp HD is Pentair’s solution for those seeking maximum durability in various conditions and applicatio...
View full detailsPentair Sta-Rite 400K BTU Max-E-Therm Natural Gas Heater SR400NA
Pentair PoolYOUR POOL HEATER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT SMARTER. For indoor or outdoor installations on pools and spas. Features include an LCD temperature readout w...
View full detailsPentair Sta-Rite 200K BTU Max-E-Therm Heavy Duty Natural Gas Heater Cupronickel SR200HD
Pentair PoolYOUR POOL HEATER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT SMARTER. For indoor or outdoor installations on pools and spas. Features include an LCD temperature readout w...
View full detailsPentair Sta-Rite 200K BTU Max-E-Therm Natural Gas Heater SR200NA
Pentair PoolYOUR POOL HEATER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT SMARTER. For indoor or outdoor installations on pools and spas. Features include an LCD temperature readout w...
View full detailsPentair 400K BTU MasterTemp 400 ASME HD Natural Gas Heater, Cupronickel, 461021
Pentair PoolUltra-High ASME® certified performance in a compact, quiet, and eco-friendly design for your commercial application. The bronze header design allo...
View full detailsHayward 400K BTU H-Series Natural Gas Heater Cupro Nickel W3H400FDN
HaywardThe Hayward Universal H-Series Pool and Spa Gas Heaters are known for their energy-efficient and reliable heating capabilities and are suitable for...
View full detailsRaypak Digital Propane Heater Cupronickel Heat Exchange
RaypakBrilliantly Made with You in Mind The sleek and stylish Raypak Digital Gas Pool and Spa Heater features innovative technology to keep your pool or ...
View full detailsRaypak 266K BTU Digital Natural Gas Heater, 33K Gal, P-R266A-EN-C 009217
RaypakThe sleek Raypak Digital Gas Pool and Spa Heater combines innovative technology with a stylish design to keep your pool or spa at the ideal temper...
View full detailsRaypak 199K BTU Digital Natural Gas Heater, 25K Gal, P-R206A-EN-C, 009216
RaypakThe sleek Raypak Digital Gas Pool and Spa Heater combines innovative technology with a stylish design to keep your pool or spa at the ideal tempe...
View full detailsPentair Sta-Rite 400K BTU Max-E-Therm Propane Gas Heater SR400LP
Pentair PoolYOUR POOL HEATER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT SMARTER. For indoor or outdoor installations on pools and spas. Features include an LCD temperature readout w...
View full detailsPentair 125K BTU MasterTemp 125 Natural Gas Heater with Cord EC-462024 461059
Pentair PoolThe MasterTemp 125 Heater provides energy-saving and advanced operating features available only from much larger heaters. With its revolutionary pr...
View full detailsHayward 135K BTU H-Series Natural Gas Above Ground Heater W3H135FDN
HaywardThe Hayward H-Series W3H135FDN 135K BTU Natural Gas Heater for above-ground pools and spas delivers reliable technology, fast heating, and e...
View full detailsHayward 400K BTU Universal H-Series Propane Heater Cupro Nickel W3H400FDP
HaywardThe Universal H-Series is an energy-efficient, high-performance, installation-adaptable commitment to the pool service professional. Appli...
View full detailsPentair Sta-Rite 333K BTU Max-E-Therm Natural Gas Heater SR333NA
Pentair PoolYOUR POOL HEATER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT SMARTER. For indoor or outdoor installations on pools and spas. Features include an LCD temperature readout w...
View full detailsPentair Sta-Rite 200K BTU Max-E-Therm Propane Gas Heater SR200LP
Pentair PoolYOUR POOL HEATER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT SMARTER. For indoor or outdoor installations on pools and spas. Features include an LCD temperature readout w...
View full detailsRaypak 105K BTU 106A Above Ground Heater, Analog Control, 014779, 014781, 13K Gal
RaypakStrong as Steel & Dependable The Raypak 106A is the ideal choice for above-ground pools and spas. While it may be Raypak's smallest heater, it ...
View full detailsPentair 250K BTU ETi® 250 Natural Gas Heater (461112)
Pentair PoolEfficiently heat your pool for comfortable temperatures year-round with the ETi 250. With quick heat-up times and the durable TitanTough™ Direct-Fi...
View full detailsPentair 250K BTU MasterTemp Natural Gas Heater EC-462026
Pentair PoolThe MasterTemp Heater provides energy-saving and advanced operating features that are available only from much larger heaters. With its revolutiona...
View full detailsPentair 250K BTU MasterTemp Propane Heater EC-462027
Pentair PoolThe MasterTemp Heater provides energy-saving and advanced operating features that were only available from much larger heaters. With its revolution...
View full detailsPentair 400K BTU MasterTemp Natural Gas Heater EC-462028
Pentair PoolThe MasterTemp Heater provides energy-saving and advanced operating features that are available only from much larger heaters. With its revolutiona...
View full detailsPentair 400K BTU MasterTemp Propane Heater EC-462029
Pentair PoolThe MasterTemp Heater provides energy-saving and advanced operating features available only from much larger heaters. With its revolutionary pre-mi...
View full detailsRaypak 399K BTU Digital Natural Gas Heater, 50K Gal, P-R406A-EN-C 009219
RaypakThe sleek Raypak Digital Gas Pool and Spa Heater combines innovative technology with a stylish design to keep your pool or spa at the ideal tempera...
View full detailsHayward 250K BTU H-Series Natural Gas Heater Cupro Nickel W3H250FDN
HaywardThe Universal H-Series is an energy-efficient, high-performance, installation-adaptable commitment to the pool service professional. Appli...
View full detailsRaypak 264K BTU Avia HD Natural Gas Heater w/Wi-Fi, NiTek, P-R264A-EN-N 0-4500 018044, 33K gal
RaypakThe Raypak Avia® HD Gas Heater with a NiTek heat exchanger offers superior corrosion resistance, enhanced durability, and greater efficiency compar...
View full detailsPentair Sta-Rite 400K BTU Max-E-Therm Heavy Duty Natural Gas Heater Cupronickel SR400HD
Pentair PoolFor indoor or outdoor installations on pools and spas. Features include an LCD temperature readout with dual thermostat controls, temperature safet...
View full detailsPentair 200K BTU MasterTemp Natural Gas Heater 460730
Pentair PoolMASTERTEMP® High-Performance Heater The MasterTemp pool heater sets the industry standard in pool heating technology, with more units sold than any...
View full detailsPentair 250K BTU MasterTemp Heavy Duty Natural Gas Heater Cupronickel 460806 250HD
Pentair PoolMASTERTEMP® HD Heavy Duty Heater: The MasterTemp HD is Pentair’s solution for those seeking maximum durability in various conditions and applicatio...
View full detailsPentair 400K BTU ETi® 400 Natural Gas Heater (461113)
Pentair PoolMORE STAYING POWER. MORE SAVING POWER. The ETi 400 pool and spa heater brings you TitanTough Direct-Fire Titanium, the toughest ASME-certified cons...
View full detailsPentair 220K BTU UltraTemp ETi® Hybrid Heater Heat Pump Natural Gas (460969)
Pentair PoolTHE FIRST POOL HEATER TO COMBINE A HEAT PUMP AND GAS-FIRED HEATER First-ever dual-fuel Heating Technology, delivering the fastest and most economic...
View full detailsPentair 200K BTU MasterTemp ASME Natural Gas Heater 461000
Pentair PoolUltra-High ASME® certified performance in a compact, quiet, and eco-friendly design for your commercial application. The bronze header design allo...
View full detailsPentair 250K BTU MasterTemp ASME Natural Gas Heater 460771
Pentair PoolUltra-High ASME® certified performance in a compact, quiet, and eco-friendly design for your commercial application. The bronze header design allo...
View full detailsPentair 250K BTU MasterTemp ASME HD Natural Gas Heater, Cupronickel, 461020
Pentair PoolUltra-High ASME® certified performance in a compact, quiet, and eco-friendly design for your commercial application. The bronze header design allo...
View full detailsPentair 400K BTU MasterTemp 400 ASME Natural Gas Heater 460775
Pentair PoolUltra-High ASME® certified performance in a compact, quiet, and eco-friendly design for your commercial application. The bronze header design allo...
View full detailsPentair Sta-Rite 400K BTU Max-E-Therm ASME Natural Gas Heater Cupronickel 460763
Pentair PoolUltra-High ASME® certified performance in a compact, quiet, and eco-friendly design for your commercial application. The bronze header design allo...
View full detailsRaypak 399K BTU 406A Bronze ASME Natural Gas Heater, Cupronickel, 50K Gal, B-R406A-EN-X 017402
RaypakRaypak 017402 406A Digital Natural Gas ASME Heater with Bronze Headers and Cupro-Nickel Heat Exchanger The sleek and modern Raypak ASME Digital ...
View full detailsRaypak 200K BTU 206A Bronze ASME Natural Gas Heater, Cupronickel, 25K Gal, B-R206A-EN-X 017399
RaypakRaypak 017399 206A Digital Natural Gas ASME Heater with Bronze Headers and Cupro-Nickel Heat Exchanger The sleek and stylish Raypak ASME Digital G...
View full detailsPentair 220K BTU UltraTemp ETi® Hybrid Heater Heat Pump Propane (462042)
Pentair PoolTHE FIRST POOL HEATER TO COMBINE A HEAT PUMP AND GAS-FIRED HEATER. First-ever dual-fuel Heating Technology, delivering the fastest and most economi...
View full detailsHayward 150K BTU H-Series Natural Gas Heater Cupro Nickel W3H150FDN
HaywardThe Hayward Universal H-Series Pool and Spa Gas Heaters are known for their energy-efficient and reliable heating capabilities and are suitable for...
View full detailsHayward 200K BTU H-Series Natural Gas Heater Cupro Nickel W3H200FDN
HaywardThe Universal H-Series is an energy-efficient, high-performance, installation-adaptable commitment to the pool service professional. Appli...
View full detailsRaypak 399K BTU Avia Natural Gas Heater w/Wi-Fi, 018033 P-R404A-EN-C, 50K gal
RaypakRaypak AVIA P-R404A-EN-C Natural Gas Pool Heater is the most innovative pool heating system, using the Wi-Fi-enabled Raymote app to control the tem...
View full detailsRaypak 360K BTU Digital Propane Heater Cupronickel, 45K Gal, P-R406A-EP-X 014953
RaypakThe Raypak 014953 Digital Cupro-Nickel Propane Pool Heater offers simplicity and durability, ensuring optimal heating for your pool and spa. Cupro...
View full detailsRaypak 264K BTU Avia HD Propane Heater w/Wi-Fi, NiTek, P-R264A-EP-N 0-4500 018050, 33K gal
RaypakThe Raypak Avia® HD Gas Heater with a NiTek heat exchanger offers superior corrosion resistance, enhanced durability, and greater efficiency compar...
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Pentair iChlor 30 Salt Chlorine Generator Cell Only 523009
Pentair PoolIN STOCK & READY TO SHIP! ORDINARY TABLE SALT. EXTRAORDINARY TECHNOLOGY. The iChlor Salt Chlorine Generator features smart technology that prov...
View full detailsPentair GloBrite® Multi-Color Pool & Spa LED Light - NEW VERSION
Pentair PoolADD BRILLIANT MULTICOLOR LED LIGHTING TO SHALLOW WATER AREAS GloBrite lights utilize one of the industry’s most advanced technologies to showcase a...
View full detailsGenuine Purechlor CLG125A-010 Replacement Salt Cell for 25K Gallon Pools
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View full detailsGenuine PureChlor Salt Generator Power Supply (Multiple Sizes)
PureChlorPureChlor Salt Generator Replacement Power Supply Box The PureChlor Power Supply (PSU) is the brains of your saltwater pool system. Fully certified...
View full detailsGenuine PureChlor Salt Chlorine Generator System Kit (Multiple Sizes)
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Gas Pool Heaters: The Pros, Cons, and Top Brands You Should Know
Gas pool heaters, powered by natural gas or propane, are a popular choice for pool owners seeking to heat their swimming pools quickly and efficiently. In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits and drawbacks of gas pool heaters, highlight some of the top brands in the market—including Pentair, Raypak, and Hayward—and help you determine the right size for your pool. We’ll also introduce you to Vita Filters, the leading online retailer for gas pool heaters.
Advantages of Gas Pool Heaters
- Fast Heating: Gas pool heaters can heat your pool quickly, making them ideal for last-minute swims or when you need to heat your pool quickly before a gathering.
- Effective for Any Pool Size: Gas heaters are versatile and can heat both small and large pools efficiently.
- Ideal for Year-Round Use: Whether you have a cold winter season or live in a cooler climate, gas heaters can provide consistent heating year-round.
- Lower Initial Cost: Gas heaters typically have a lower upfront cost compared to electric heaters or solar systems, making them more accessible for many pool owners.
Disadvantages of Gas Pool Heaters
- Operating Costs: While gas heaters heat pools quickly, they can have higher ongoing operational costs, especially if natural gas or propane prices rise.
- Environmental Impact: Gas pool heaters release emissions, making them less eco-friendly compared to solar heaters.
- Maintenance: Gas heaters require regular maintenance, including checking the gas supply and cleaning components, to keep them running efficiently.
Top Gas Pool Heater Brands
When choosing a gas pool heater, quality and reliability matter. Three of the most trusted names in the industry are Pentair, Raypak, and Hayward.
Pentair Gas Pool Heaters
Pentair is known for its energy-efficient and durable gas pool heaters. The Pentair MasterTemp and Minimax series are designed for quick heating and quiet operation. With a user-friendly interface and reliable performance, Pentair heaters are a popular choice for homeowners who want efficiency and longevity.
Raypak Gas Pool Heaters
Raypak offers a range of natural gas and propane heaters with cutting-edge technology for efficient pool heating. Their innovative Raypak Digital and Raypak Induced Draft models are highly praised for their reliability, corrosion resistance, and energy efficiency. Raypak heaters are known for their solid construction and long-lasting performance.
Hayward Gas Pool Heaters
Hayward is another top name in pool heating, with its Hayward Universal H-Series gas pool heaters leading the pack. These heaters are known for their compact design, fast heating times, and energy-efficient operation. Hayward gas heaters are perfect for pool owners looking for a balance of performance, cost-efficiency, and quality.
What Size Gas Heater Do You Need?
The size of the gas pool heater you need depends on several factors, including your pool’s size, location, and how warm you want the water. To determine the right size:
- Small Pools (up to 10,000 gallons): A 200,000-300,000 BTU heater is typically sufficient.
- Medium Pools (10,000-20,000 gallons): A 300,000-400,000 BTU heater is ideal for quicker heating.
- Large Pools (over 20,000 gallons): For larger pools, consider a 400,000-500,000 BTU heater to ensure fast and efficient heating.
Choosing the right size heater will maximize energy efficiency and minimize operating costs, ensuring that your pool is always at the perfect temperature.
Why Choose Vita Filters?
When shopping for gas pool heaters, Vita Filters stands out as the leading online retailer for all your heating needs. Vita Filters offers a wide selection of gas pool heaters from top brands like Pentair, Raypak, and Hayward, at competitive prices. Whether you’re looking for natural gas or propane models, Vita Filters has you covered with expert guidance, free shipping, and exceptional customer service.
In conclusion, gas pool heaters are an excellent choice for fast, efficient heating, especially in cooler climates. By selecting the right brand and size, such as the trusted models from Pentair, Raypak, and Hayward, and shopping with Vita Filters, you can enjoy a warm pool all year long.