Raypak P-R206A-EN-X Digital Electronic Ignition Cupro Nickel Natural Gas Heater 206,000 BTU | 014938

Raypak Digital 206K BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater - Cupro Nickel - P-R206A-EN-X | 014938

Raypak
  • ProTek Shield™ Technology
  • Microprocessor-Controlled Thermostat
  • Smart Pool & Remote Compatible
Price
Regular price $3,291.00
Regular price Sale price $3,291.00
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The Raypak P-R206A-EN-X is the heavy-duty version of the popular 206 model, specifically engineered for pools and spas that demand extra protection. This model features a high-performance Cupro-Nickel heat exchanger, which is significantly more robust than standard copper. It is the ideal choice for pools with salt-chlorine generators, high bather loads, or water chemistry that is difficult to balance. With a 206,000 BTU output and a precise digital electronic ignition, the 014938 provides rapid heating and long-term reliability, ensuring your swimming season isn't cut short by equipment failure.

Features

Corrosion-Resistant Cupro-Nickel Heat Exchanger: Constructed from a premium copper-nickel alloy, this heat exchanger is designed to withstand the highly corrosive effects of salt systems and aggressive water chemistry. It offers superior erosion resistance, ensuring a much longer lifespan in demanding environments.

Microprocessor-Controlled Thermostat: The intuitive digital display allows you to set your pool and spa temperatures independently to within one degree. It also features constant self-diagnostics that monitor the heater's performance and alert you to any issues immediately.

Reliable Electronic Ignition: Features a robust pilot-on-demand ignition system that only lights when there is a call for heat. This eliminates the need for a standing pilot light, saving on gas costs and preventing the pilot from blowing out in windy conditions.

PolyFlo Integrated Bypass: Raypak’s patented bypass design balances the water flow through the heat exchanger automatically. This prevents condensation and scale buildup, maintaining high thermal efficiency and protecting the heater's internal components.

ProTek Shield Technology: This innovative, replaceable module is designed to protect the heat exchanger from the damaging effects of galvanic corrosion (electrolysis), providing an extra layer of defense for the unit's most critical part.

Non-Corrosive Cabinet Design: The heater is housed in a polyester-coated, galvanized steel cabinet that resists rust and UV damage. This "wind-resistant" design ensures the burner stays lit and functional even in harsh coastal or high-wind areas.

Field-Convertible Headers: Designed for maximum installation flexibility, the water connections can be easily swapped from the right side to the left side to accommodate your existing plumbing layout.

Specs
Heat Output 206,000 BTU
Fuel Type Natural Gas
Heat Exchanger Cupro-Nickel (High-Durability)
Ignition Type Digital Electronic (Spark-to-Pilot)
Water Connection 2" CPVC Unions
Elevation Rating 0 – 2,000 Feet (High-Altitude models available)
Efficiency Rating 82%
Model Number P-R206A-EN-X / 014938
Notes

Professional Installation Required: To ensure safety and maintain the manufacturer’s warranty, this gas heater must be installed by a licensed HVAC or pool professional. Proper gas line sizing and adequate venting are critical for safe and efficient operation.

Raypak Digital Heater Highlights

Heat Exchanger

Our Digital Gas Pool and Spa Heater includes various application options based on fin tube materials including: copper and cupronickel, both available as ASME1.
Digital Controls

Equipped with an intelligent control system that can easily be tied into an existing remote system, our heater also features a microprocessor-controlled thermostat for setting the perfect temperature for your pool or spa.
Flexible Installation

Whether upgrading your existing system or adding a new pool or spa to your home, the Raypak Digital Gas Pool and Spa Heater offers you flexible installation solutions.

Bonus: The self-adjusting burner compensates for gas pressure fluctuations, ensuring that the heater will always burn clean and safe.

What will it cost to heat your pool?

Fuel and electricity prices vary a lot by region, so put in your own rate from your last bill and get a number that's actually yours.

1 · Your pool
Water now 68°F
Temperature you want 84°F

You need to raise the water 16 degrees

2 · Your heater & rate
Set at the factory — you buy the version matching the fuel you have.
Figured at 82% efficiency, the rating on Raypak Digital heaters.
Use the all-in rate from your gas bill, including delivery charges.

And what about month to month?

Warming the pool up is a one-off. Most of what you'll actually spend is holding that temperature — replacing the heat your pool loses to the air, day and night.

Average outdoor temperature 65°F

Day and night averaged together, for the month you're picturing.

With a solar cover

Per month

$0.00

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Per month — no cover

$0.00

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Keeping a solar cover on saves roughly $0.00 a month here — most of a heated pool's heat leaves by evaporation off an open surface, so a cover is the cheapest thing you can do to bring this figure down.

Warm-up figures are the physics with no heat loss. Your pool loses heat to evaporation, wind and cool air the whole time the heater runs, so those numbers are a floor, not a forecast. The real-world line adds a typical 25–50%.

Monthly figures are an estimate, and a rough one. They assume you hold your target around the clock for 30 days. Real heat loss swings a long way with wind, humidity and how much sun your pool gets — an exposed, windy yard can run well above these numbers and a sheltered sunny one below. Treat them as a ballpark for comparing options, not a quote.

Warm-up uses gallons × 8.34 × degrees of rise. Monthly uses an estimated heat loss across your pool's surface area against the temperature difference with the air, at 82% thermal efficiency for gas. Pool presets assume 4 ft of water in a 52" wall and 3.5 ft in a 48" wall. Estimates only. Not sure of your pool volume or which heater fits? Get in touch.

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