Raypak Digital 206A
Good value for spas and small pools outside low NOx areas, provided it comes from an authorized dealer so the warranty holds.
Amazon $3,023$3,023
The Raypak Digital 206A is the better gas pool heater overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The Raypak Digital 206A leads on warranty and value. The Pentair MasterTemp 200 wins on efficiency. The Raypak Digital 206A costs $526 less ($3,023 vs $3,549).
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Pentair MasterTemp 200
For a spa or a small in-ground pool on Pentair automation, though the online price and short warranty make the 250 better value.
Amazon $3,549$3,549
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Raypak Digital 206A for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and value ($15.19 per 1,000 BTU/h ($3,023, 199,000 BTU/h) vs $17.75 per 1,000 BTU/h ($3,549, 200,000 BTU/h)).
- Choose the Pentair MasterTemp 200 for efficiency (84% thermal efficiency vs 82% thermal efficiency).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 250,000 BTU gas pool heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Raypak Digital 206A | Pentair MasterTemp 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 35% | 66 $15.19 per 1,000 BTU/h ($3,023, 199,000 BTU/h) | 44 $17.75 per 1,000 BTU/h ($3,549, 200,000 BTU/h) |
| Heating input 25% | 99 199,000 BTU/h | 100 200,000 BTU/h |
| Efficiency 20% | 33 82% thermal efficiency | 67 84% thermal efficiency |
| Warranty 20% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Raypak Digital 206A | Pentair MasterTemp 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Gas input | 199,000 BTU/h | 200,000 BTU/h |
| Gas type | Natural gas or propane | Natural gas or propane |
| Thermal efficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Condensing | No | No |
| Low NOx | No | Yes |
| Heat exchanger | Copper | Copper |
| Max water flow | 100 GPM | 120 GPM |
| Installation and controls | ||
| Ignition | Electronic | Electronic |
| Venting | Both | Both |
| Digital controls | Yes | Yes |
| Automation or app | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | - | 128 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |