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Raypak Professional Digital Natural Gas Pool Heater, 399,000 BTU, Cupro-Nickel | 013731

Raypak Professional Digital Natural Gas Pool Heater, 399,000 BTU, Cupro-Nickel | 013731

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Raypak Professional Series Digital B-R408-EN-X #50 — 399,000 BTU Natural Gas Cupronickel Heater

The B-R408-EN-X is Raypak's top-tier Professional Series heater — bronze headers, cupro-nickel heat exchanger, natural gas, maximum 399,000 BTU output, rated for 0–2,000 ft elevation. Built for commercial-duty demand: heaviest use, harshest water chemistry, fastest recovery.

Quick Stats

  • 399,000 BTU input — the highest output in this lineup
  • Natural gas
  • Cupro-nickel heat exchanger — better corrosion resistance than copper
  • Bronze headers — Professional Series construction
  • Rated for 0–2,000 ft elevation — confirm your installation elevation before ordering
  • Digital electronic ignition with on-board diagnostics

How to Read a Raypak Digital Model Number

[Header]-R[BTU]A-[Ignition][Fuel]-[Material] #[Elevation] — B = Bronze headers (Professional Series, this model) vs. P (Polymer, standard Digital line). E/M = ignition, N/P = fuel, C/X = tube material. #50/#51/#52 (natural gas) = elevation: 0–2,000 ft / 2,000–6,000 ft / 6,000–9,000 ft.

Elevation match matters for combustion safety and warranty coverage — confirm your installation altitude before ordering.

Raypak Digital Heater Line Comparison (0–2,000 ft models shown)

Model BTU Fuel Material Series Price
P-R206A-EN-C #50 199,000 Natural Gas Copper Digital $2,838
P-R266A-EN-C #50 266,000 Natural Gas Copper Digital $3,179
P-R336A-EN-C #50 332,000 Natural Gas Copper Digital $3,632
P-R406A-EN-C #50 399,000 Natural Gas Copper Digital $4,200
P-R206A-EP-C #57 199,000 Propane Copper Digital $2,838
P-R266A-EP-C #57 266,000 Propane Copper Digital $3,179
B-R268-EN-X #50 266,000 Natural Gas Cupro-Nickel Professional $6,089
B-R408-EN-X #50 (this model) 399,000 Natural Gas Cupro-Nickel Professional $7,130

Is the Professional Series Worth the Premium?

Nearly 70% more than the equivalent standard Digital model (P-R406A-EN-C at $4,200) for the same 399,000 BTU output. This is the top of Raypak's residential/light-commercial lineup — bronze headers and cupro-nickel construction built for the heaviest duty cycles. Makes sense for commercial pools, high-use facilities, or harsh water chemistry environments. For a typical residential pool, even a large one, the standard copper Digital line at 399,000 BTU usually delivers the same practical performance for meaningfully less money.

Install Note

Gas heater installation involves gas line sizing, venting, and electrical work — use a licensed professional per local code. Confirm elevation, gas type, and BTU needs with your installer before ordering.

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