In DFW. I need to replace my 10+ yo Hayward. Control panel is shot, and a rat got into it, so I think it chewed through something. A new panel is like $400, so it feels like a losing proposition to start trying to fix a 10yo heater.

What heater do you pool guys recommend? A guy I've used in the past recommends Jandy.

Why not just go Hayward again?

The big 3 are Hayward, Pentair, and Jandy. They're all about the same.

ktownag08 said:

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Why not just go Hayward again?

The big 3 are Hayward, Pentair, and Jandy. They're all about the same.

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That was my plan until my guy recommended Jandy. Just wanted to confirm I'm not missing something.

I have a one year old Hayward and we love it. No complaints

We have a Pentair. Seems to be great. Don't think you'll go wrong with either of those three brands mentioned above

Pool builder here, I use Jandy for what it's worth.

As long as the installer is a registered dealer you should be able to get a 3 year warranty from any of the big three.

Just had a Jandy 400K Natural Gas versaflo installed a few months back.

Honestly did not use it as much as I expected this winter but it did heat quicker than our old unit and was quieter. Only used to heat hot tub so far....plan to use for full pool sometime this spring....

I'm happy to help you get wholesale pricing on the equipment, but you would need to pick up local in Houston.

fire09 said:

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I'm happy to help you get wholesale pricing on the equipment, but you would need to pick up local in Houston.

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Sent you a DM.

Thanks for all the feedback folks.

Had a 10+ year old pentair that died recently and replace with a Jandy as per recommendation. So far so good... been cranking most of spring break taking the edge off the pool temp. Much quieter than my pentair had been.

I'd be interested in wholesale pricing on a pool heater.

I'm in Friendswood and got a quote from Admiral Pool Services, one for 250k BTU and one for 400k BTU. Both quotes included adding a regulator to the gas line and a check valve between the heater and chlorinator.

Pentair Mastertemp 250 => $4700
Pentair Mastertemp 400 => $5800

In our 11 years at this house we've never once heated the pool, so I lean towards the smaller heater. I've done 90% of the pool maintenance myself. I handle the chemicals, replaced numerous pumps, filter grates, filter volute, etc. so I am thinking I can install a heater.

Jim send me a pm or post with your email or phone and I'll get in contact with you.

Sent, you can take down.

If I did it again, I would get a heat pump so I could cool my pool as well

fire09 said:

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Sent, you can take down.

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Hey Fire - have a couple pool related questions. Mind connecting? Email is my username at hotmail

Thanks

On the heat pump, what do those generally cost, and how much does it cost to heat or cool the pool?