Raypak Crosswind V 8550
#1 in Large PoolsFull review
Raypak’s largest Crosswind V, for big pools or pool-and-spa combos, at a low price per BTU for a single-speed unit.
Amazon $4,450$4,450
The Raypak Crosswind V 8550 is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.6 to 3.3. The Raypak Crosswind V 8550 leads on value, cool weather and efficiency. The Raypak Crosswind V 8550 costs $2,549 less ($4,450 vs $6,999).
Pentair UltraTemp 140
#12 in Large PoolsFull review
For large pools or pool-and-spa setups that need a lot of heat from one single-phase unit, ideally on Pentair automation.
Amazon $6,999$6,999
Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Raypak Crosswind V 8550 for value ($4,450 for 138,000 BTU ($32 per 1,000 BTU) vs $6,999 for 145,000 BTU ($48 per 1,000 BTU)), cool weather (COP 4.2 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air vs COP 4 and 62% of its rated output at 50 °F air) and efficiency (COP 6 at 80 °F air vs COP 5.8 at 80 °F air).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large pools pool heat pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Raypak Crosswind V 8550 | Pentair UltraTemp 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 63 COP 6 at 80 °F air | 50 COP 5.8 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 65 COP 4.2 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 48 COP 4 and 62% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 77 $4,450 for 138,000 BTU ($32 per 1,000 BTU) | 40 $6,999 for 145,000 BTU ($48 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 76 7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-year labor | 67 10-year compressor, 2-year parts, 2-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 10 64 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Raypak Crosswind V 8550 | Pentair UltraTemp 140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 138,000 BTU | 145,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6 | 5.8 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 87,000 BTU | 90,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.2 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 63% | 62% |
| AHRI certified | No | Yes |
| Compressor | Single speed | Single speed |
| Defrost | - | No |
| Heat and cool | No | No |
| Sound level | 64 dB(A) | - |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 60 A breaker | 230 V, 70 A breaker |
| Water flow | 20 to 50 gpm | 30 to 120 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 27,311 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 33.8 × 33.8 × 37.8 in | - |
| Weight | 330 lb | - |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| App | Raymote | - |
| Automation compatibility | - | Pentair IntelliTouch, Pentair EasyTouch |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 7 yr compressor, 7 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 yr heat exchanger | 10 yr compressor, 2 yr parts, 2 yr labor, lifetime heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | 7 years parts, 2 years labor; titanium tube of the heat exchanger 10 years parts (2 years labor). Single-family residential only; any other installation gets 1 year parts and labor. Contiguous 48 states. | Heat pump 2 years parts and labor, compressor 10 years, titanium heat exchanger lifetime, from installation; register to activate. Requires professional installation (otherwise 1 year parts only). Internet purchases, even from authorized online resellers, get 1 year parts only. |
| Also sold as | Rheem Crosswind V | - |