Raypak Crosswind V 4550
#9 in In-GroundFull review
Raypak’s smallest Crosswind V, for in-ground pools up to about 17,000 gallons, with a long parts warranty and built-in app control.
Amazon $4,100$4,100
2.8/5
AquaCal’s inverter model for a typical 20,000 to 30,000 gallon in-ground pool, for owners who want quiet heat and cool on a smaller breaker than the SuperQuiet line needs.
- 108,000 BTUOutput (80 °F air)
- 5COP (80 °F air)
- 46,000 BTUOutput (50 °F air)
- Variable speedCompressor
- 5 °FRuns down to
- 5 yr compressorWarranty
Check price at Inyo Pools$4,770Check price at HVACDirect$4,770
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Pros
- Inverter slows down once the pool is warm, so it hums along quietly to hold temperature
- Needs only a 40 A breaker, against 60 A for AquaCal’s single-speed models
- Heats or cools, and keeps running in air down to 5 °F
- Built-in Wi-Fi for the PoolSync app
Cons
- Full-output COP of 5.0 at 80 °F air is low for its size
- Keeps only 43% of its output in 50 °F air (46,000 BTU)
- AquaCal lists its certifications as still pending
The AquaCal TropiCal Inverter family
Every AquaCal TropiCal Inverter model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool size.
| Model | Output (80 °F air) | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AquaCal TropiCal T70 Inverter | 63,000 BTU | 2.8/5 | $3,311 |
| AquaCal TropiCal T100 Inverter (this one) | 108,000 BTU | 2.8/5 | $4,770 |
| AquaCal TropiCal T130 Inverter | 123,000 BTU | 3.3/5 | $5,519 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its pool size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | T100 |
|---|---|
| Heating ratings | |
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 108,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 46,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.2 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 43% |
| AHRI certified | No |
| Compressor | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 5 °F |
| Defrost | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes |
| Installation | |
| Power | 230 V, 40 A breaker |
| Water flow | 30 to 70 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 30,000 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 47 × 21 × 35 in |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Features | |
| Wi-Fi | Built in |
| App | PoolSync |
| Automation compatibility | AquaCal PoolSync Relay Center |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, lifetime heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | National warranty (contiguous US, bought through an authorized dealer, installed after 1 Jan 2025): parts and on-site labor years 1-3 (trip fees waived); limited parts years 4-5 covering compressor, heat exchanger and evaporator coil (trip/shop fee may apply); limited lifetime parts-only cover on the ThermoLink titanium tubing. Original owner and site only. |
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