A strong pick for in-ground pools already on Pentair automation, though online buyers get only a short warranty.
Amazon $4,079
For a large in-ground pool with a variable speed pump, where the built in bypass and smart diagnostics earn back the price.
- 399,000 BTU/hHeating input
- 84%Efficiency
- Natural gas or propaneGas type
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- VersaFlo bypass skips the heat exchanger when not heating, cutting pump energy with a variable speed pump
- Five year heat exchanger warranty with factory VersaFlo
- Checks gas pressure before ignition and measures temperature rise to protect the heat exchanger
- Low NOx with 84% efficiency
- Bluetooth diagnostics run through a pro app, not a homeowner app
- Costs more than Hayward and Raypak heaters of similar input
- Needs a large gas line
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | JXIQ400NK |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Gas input | 399,000 BTU/h |
| Gas type | Natural gas or propane |
| Thermal efficiency | 84% |
| Condensing | No |
| Low NOx | Yes |
| Heat exchanger | Copper |
| Max water flow | 100 GPM |
| Installation and controls | |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Venting | Both |
| Digital controls | Yes |
| Automation or app | Yes |
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