Raypak

Raypak is a manufacturer of hydronic boilers, commercial water heaters, and pool and spa heaters founded in 1947 by Al Whittel in Southern California. Headquartered in Oxnard, California, Raypak operates as part of the Rheem family of brands. In 1996, Raypak became the first boiler manufacturer to achieve ISO 9001 registration at the highest level attainable.

Product Lines

• Residential Pool and Spa Heaters: Gas-fired and heat pump pool heaters for residential pools and spas
• XTherm (Commercial Pool/Spa and Water Heater): Modulating condensing; up to 97% efficiency; 999K to 4,000K BTU input; pool, spa, and domestic hot water
• XTherm Indirect: Combined pool and domestic hot water heating from one appliance
• Hi Delta Hydronic Boiler: 302K-902K BTU; 84% efficiency; 2-stage; natural gas or propane
• XVers L Hydronic Boiler: 399K-850K MBTUH; modulating condensing
• XVers Hydronic Boiler: 855K-3,000K MBTUH; vertical fire-tube; reduced footprint
• Residential hydronic boilers
• Commercial water heaters and storage tanks

Why Contractors and Engineers Specify Raypak

• Founded 1947; recognized leader in pool and spa heating for residential and commercial markets
• XTherm: up to 97% efficiency in commercial pool and water heating
• 2-stage and modulating commercial boiler designs for efficient part-load operation
• First boiler manufacturer to achieve ISO 9001 certification (1996)
• Rheem family brand: national distribution and technical support network

How to Choose a Raypak Product

Residential pool/spa: gas heater sized to pool volume and heat-up time, or heat pump for warm climates. Commercial pool: XTherm sized to pool volume and recovery load (999K to 4,000K BTU). Commercial hydronic: Hi Delta (302K-902K), XVers L (399K-850K), or XVers (855K-3,000K) per building heating load and footprint. Commercial DHW: water heater and storage tank sized to peak hourly and daily demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Founded? 1947 by Al Whittel in Southern California.
• XTherm efficiency? Up to 97% thermal efficiency, modulating condensing.
• XTherm BTU range? 999,000 to 4,000,000 BTU input.
• Who owns Raypak? Rheem family of brands.
• First ISO 9001? Yes. First boiler manufacturer to achieve ISO 9001 certification (1996).