{"product_id":"raypak-pr156a-150-000-btu-natural-gas-pool-spa-heater-014784","title":"Raypak Pr156A 150,000 Btu Natural Gas Pool \u0026 Spa Heater  - 014784","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaypak Pr156A 150,000 Btu Natural Gas Pool \u0026amp; Spa Heater  - 014784\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raypak 156A is the perfect choice for larger above-ground pools, spas and inground pools. The 156 has up to 50% more BTU's than the competitors' above-ground pool heaters. More BTU's means quicker heat-up. Extend your swim season, open your pool earlier and close it later. Your pool is always ready when you have a Raypak on duty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hpxtbu\" data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eGenuine OEM replacement part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"135\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRaypak 010394F Burner Tray with Natural Burner (Sea Level)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original equipment manufacturer component designed specifically for select Raypak pool and spa heaters, ensuring proper fit and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hp0hrp\" data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eOptimized for sea‑level performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eEngineered to 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