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Pentair MiniMax CH Above Ground Swimming Pool Heater




Pentair is the world leader in manufacturing of swimming pool spa equipment and accessories. Pentair offers products to both the commercial and residential swimming pool customers. They have an extensive line of products that range from Cleaners, Pumps, Skimmers, Lighting, Filters and Heaters just to name a few. Pentair has 4 different brands that they offer to consumers, Sta Rite, Rainbow, Pentair Pool Products and Pentair Water Pool and Spa. Swimming pool heaters have become more common in residential backyards in the last few years.

Pentair offers both In Ground Swimming Pool Heaters and Above Ground Swimming Pool Heaters; one of their premier selling above ground pool heaters is the MiniMax CH. This compact heater is available in both Natural Gas and Liquid Propane. The MiniMax CH was created for easy use and dependability. This pool heater is made of high quality and high performance parts that ensure many great years of service. The Pentair MiniMax CH offers a greater heating performance than other swimming pool heaters.


The Pentair MiniMax CH Above Ground Swimming Pool Heater works fast, so you will not have to wait hours for the water to heat up. The MiniMax CH is a Millivolt Ignition; this is a much safer and more dependable way to light up your swimming pool heater. There are no matches to light, which means more safety for this gas and propane fired swimming pool heater. The MiniMax Ch is also energy efficient and cost effective to operate. The thermal efficiency of this unit is 82% and more heat is generated per penny into your swimming pool rather than into the air.

Some of the important features of the Pentair MiniMax CH Above Ground Swimming Pool Heater are the patented thermostatic bypass valves; this valve will decrease the condensation related sediments that can build up on the heater cause a shorter life span. The unit comes equipped with a ceramic fiber insulation that helps protect against unwanted heat loss. The unit has two thermostats that offer a more accurate temperature setting control without wasting any additional energy.


The Pentair MiniMax CH has a smart internal control system that can sense water temperature and pressure. This system will maintain the best possible water flow past the heating element, which protects against over heating and even under heating. There are 6 different models to choose from, the MiniMax CH 150,000 BTU Heater, MiniMax CH 200,000 BTU Heater, MiniMax CH 250,000 BTU Heater, MiniMax CH 300,000 BTU Heater, MiniMax CH 350,000 BTU Heater and the MiniMax CH 400,000 BTU Heater. All models are available in natural gas or propane.

The Pentair MiniMax CH Above Ground Swimming Pool Heater comes with a composite header, a standard balanced flue stackless top for maximum outdoor ventilation, and a low profile design with rounded corners for busy backyards. If you are looking to replace that old pool heater with a new one, the Pentair MiniMax CH offers energy efficiency and an affordable way to extend you swimming pool season. You can find Pentair products at your local swimming pool supply stores.