raypak 106 propane pool heater

[garbo1]

just wondering if i can use a 40 lb propane tank on a 106 btu raypak poolheater

 

[garbo1]

can i use a 40 lb propane tank to operate heater pool size is 21 round

 

[mknauss]

There are 91000 BTU's in a gallon of propane. Your heater consumes 105000 BTU's per hour. So you should be able to get 30+ hours out of the 40 gallon tank of propane. You must use the appropriate regulator.

 

[garbo1]

if you dont mind what type of regulator should i use

 

[mknauss]

That I do not know. I would contact Raypak.

 

[garbo1]

thanks for your advice the pool heater has regulator built in and is set at 10 w.c. 2.5kpa whatever that means

 

[mknauss]

Sounds right for a normal appliance regulator. I would think a normal regulator used for bbq etc would work, but check first with the manufacturer.

 

[CT-Steven]

Yes it is.
I also have a 100,000BTU heater for my Intex (18 x 9 x 52) and I am able to raise the pool's temp by ~3deg Fahrenheit an hour (when used with a blanket at the same time).
I also use my heater with a propane tank, a 20 lb tank to be exact. It lasts for ~4 hours. the math is also simple : a 100K BTU heater will consume ~1 gallon of gas in an hour, a 20LB tank has around 4.72 gallons of gas inside.

So basically for my pool a 20lb tank (19$ refill at home depot) can raise the pool temp by ~10deg Fahrenheit, usually in my case is to raise the water temp from 80 to 90 (it takes 4 hours)

One important thing you should consider, a small propane tank will freeze quickly with this heater, after 20 min of use or so, when it freezes your heater will shut itself down.
So you have two choices here, either go with a bigger tank (recommended) or every time you start your heater put your tank in warm water, this will prevent it from freezing.

Enjoy.

Can I ask what heater you have?

 

[garbo1]

Can I ask what heater you have?

I have a raypak 106a

 

[garbo1]

Can I ask what heater you have?

 

[garbo1]

you said you use a 20 lb tank do
What length of hose and regulator do use

 

[garbo1]

Going to install this propane heater this weekend should I bypass heater when not using the heater

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Adding a bypass is ALWAYS a good idea. If you’re replumbing for a new heater, then it’s a no brained to add some more parts and PVC for a bypass.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

You should set the valve so there’s always a little trickle of water through the heater. That ensures the water in there is not stagnant.

 

[garbo1]

have finally finished plumbing in raypak 106 propane heater the pipe coming out of propane port is 1/2 inch is it ok to reduce to 3/8
asking what size hoses or fittings i should use sure could use some advice

 

[garbo1]

Can I ask what heater you have?

Raypak 106

 

[garbo1]

raypak 106 propane pool heater pilot light wont ignite have gas running off a 40 lb propane tank any ideas

 

[ajw22]

raypak 106 propane pool heater pilot light wont ignite have gas running off a 40 lb propane tank any ideas

You go through flow chart on page 28?

https://s3.amazonaws.com/AWSProd/sites/raypakcom/documents/6100.62.pdf

Has the heater ever worked?

 

[garbo1]

You go through flow chart on page 28?

https://s3.amazonaws.com/AWSProd/sites/raypakcom/documents/6100.62.pdf

Has the heater ever worked?

new first time trying to fire it up

 

[ajw22]

You probably have air in the gas line that needs to be purged.