Raypak Crosswind 70K
#9 in Above-GroundFull review
A mid-size Raypak inverter for small to average in-ground pools, for owners who want heat and chill on a modest circuit.
Raypak
2.9/5
A plug-in heater for small above-ground pools up to about 6,000 gallons, for owners who swim in the warm months and don’t want to wire a 240 V circuit.
- 18,000 BTUOutput (80 °F air)
- 5.5COP (80 °F air)
- 8,095 BTUOutput (50 °F air)
- Single speedCompressor
- 41 °FRuns down to
- 5 yr compressorWarranty
Check price at Amazon$549.99
Price checked October 26, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Plugs into a regular 120 V outlet, so no electrician or new circuit for an above-ground pool
- Also cools the water in summer
- Quiet at 48 dB(A) from 1 m
Cons
- Only 18,000 BTU, and about 8,100 BTU in 50 °F air, so it only suits small pools and warm weather
- Stops heating below 41 °F
- Short 2-year unit warranty (3 if registered)
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 | 707-PHP-M18-A |
|---|---|
| Heating ratings | |
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 18,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.5 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 8,095 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 2.9 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 45% |
| AHRI certified | No |
| Compressor | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | 41 °F |
| Defrost | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes |
| Sound level | 48 dB(A) |
| Installation | |
| Power | 115 V |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 6,000 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium tube |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Features | |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts |
| Warranty terms | 2-year limited warranty on the unit (3 years if registered at turbro.com/warranty) and 5 years on the compressor; repair or replacement of parts, non-transferable. Labor and heat exchanger terms not stated. |
| Released | 2024-08 |
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