{"product_id":"raypak-crosswind-v-standard-pool-spa-pool-heat-pump-138k-btu-twph-8550eht08","title":"Raypak Crosswind V Standard Pool\/Spa Pool Heat Pump 138K BTU TWPH-8550EHT08","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TWPH-8550EHT08 is the top output model in Raypak's Crosswind V Standard series - a vertical-discharge pool heat pump for in-ground and above-ground pools and spas rated at 138,000 BTU\/hr. It runs on 208\/230V single-phase power, uses a 6-turn titanium heat exchanger with a double-row coil, and includes built-in WiFi with the Raymote app for remote temperature control and real-time diagnostics. At a COP of 6.0, it produces 6.0 units of heat for every unit of electricity consumed. Well matched for pools up to around 35,000 gallons in warm climates, and the strongest single-phase heat pump option in the Crosswind V residential lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTWPH-8550EHT08 Crosswind V Standard - Specs and Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TWPH-8550EHT08 runs on 208\/230V single-phase, 60 Hz power with a 70-amp recommended breaker and 60-amp minimum circuit ampacity. Water flow range is 20 to 60 GPM, compatible with variable speed pump setups on most residential systems. The unit weighs 312 lb - noticeably heavier than the smaller Crosswind V models - due to the larger 6-turn double-row coil and 10.45 HP compressor. Water connections are industry-standard 2\" accessible through the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6-Turn Double-Row Titanium Heat Exchanger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TWPH-8550EHT08 is the only Crosswind V Standard model with a double-row coil - 16 circuits vs. the 9-circuit single-row design in the 5550 and 6550. More circuits and a second coil row means significantly more contact area between refrigerant and pool water, which is how this unit achieves 138,000 BTU\/hr at a high COP on single-phase residential power. Titanium construction resists corrosion from chlorine, salt water, and bromine throughout the life of the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTWPH-8550EHT08 Raymote WiFi and VS Pump Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TWPH-8550EHT08 includes built-in WiFi and Raymote app connectivity out of the box - no separate module or gateway needed. From the app you can monitor temperature, adjust settings, and receive real-time service alerts remotely. The unit also includes variable speed pump control, driving most major VS pump brands directly without additional controllers, plus connections for two actuators and three auxiliary devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeat Source Delegation - Pairing the TWPH-8550EHT08 with a Gas Heater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Crosswind V models, the TWPH-8550EHT08 includes patent-pending Intelligent Performance Calculations that allow it to coordinate with a secondary heat source. When paired with a Raypak AVIA gas heater, the system automatically selects the most efficient heat source based on current conditions - heat pump in mild weather when efficiency is high, gas when ambient temperatures drop and heat pump output falls. For large pools in climates with cold winters, this combination delivers both efficiency and reliability without any manual switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrosswind V TWPH-8550EHT08 - Pool Size and Climate Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 138,000 BTU\/hr, the TWPH-8550EHT08 is well matched for pools up to around 35,000 gallons in warm climates like Florida, Texas, the Gulf Coast, and the Southwest. In cooler climates - the mid-Atlantic, Carolinas, or Pacific Northwest - a more realistic estimate is 27,000 to 30,000 gallons. Like all air-source heat pumps, efficiency drops as ambient temperature falls; this unit operates most effectively above 50 degrees F. For pools that also need cooling, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raypak-crosswind-v-deluxe-pool-spa-heat-cool-pump-129k-btu-twph-8550ehc08\"\u003eCrosswind V Deluxe TWPH-8550EHC08\u003c\/a\u003e, which offers comparable heating output with active cooling capability. If you need less output, the lineup steps down through the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raypak-crosswind-v-standard-pool-spa-pool-heat-pump-118k-btu-twph-6550eht08\"\u003eTWPH-6550EHT08 at 118K BTU\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raypak-crosswind-v-standard-pool-spa-pool-heat-pump-102k-btu-twph-5550eht08\"\u003eTWPH-5550EHT08 at 102K BTU\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raypak-crosswind-v-standard-pool-spa-pool-heat-pump-85k-btu-twph-4550eht08\"\u003eTWPH-4550EHT08 at 85K BTU\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Specifications - Raypak Crosswind V Standard TWPH-8550EHT08\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTWPH-8550EHT08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaypak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosswind V Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBTU Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138,000 BTU\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool Size (Warm Climate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 35,000 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScroll (10.45 HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Exchanger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-turn titanium, 16 circuits, double-row coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDischarge Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical (top discharge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\/230V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.6 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Circuit Ampacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Breaker Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin Water Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Water Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR-410A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e312 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlumbing Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" (front panel access)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiFi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in (Raymote app)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVS Pump Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Pool Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-ground, Above Ground, Spa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Chemistry Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorine, Salt Water, Bromine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParts Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabor Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions - Raypak TWPH-8550EHT08\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size pool can the TWPH-8550EHT08 heat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 138,000 BTU\/hr, this unit is well matched for pools up to around 35,000 gallons in warm climates. In cooler climates, size it for pools up to around 27,000 to 30,000 gallons. When in doubt, sizing up is almost always the right call - a slightly larger unit runs less frequently, uses less electricity over time, and has a longer compressor lifespan. Not sure which model fits your pool? Contact us and we will help you figure it out before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this model heat only, or does it also cool?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat only. The TWPH-8550EHT08 is a standard heating unit. The \"EHT\" designation in the model number indicates electric heat, top discharge - no cooling capability. If you need cooling, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raypak-crosswind-v-deluxe-pool-spa-heat-cool-pump-129k-btu-twph-8550ehc08\"\u003eCrosswind V Deluxe TWPH-8550EHC08\u003c\/a\u003e, which pairs comparable heating output with active chilling for pools that get too warm in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat electrical service does the TWPH-8550EHT08 require?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit runs on 208\/230V single-phase, 60 Hz power. Minimum circuit ampacity is 60 amps; recommended breaker size is 70 amps. At 6.6 kW input this is the highest draw in the Crosswind V Standard lineup - confirm your panel can support the required circuit before ordering. A licensed electrician should handle the electrical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the TWPH-8550EHT08 compare to the other Crosswind V Standard models?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8550 is the largest and heaviest model in the Crosswind V Standard range at 312 lb vs. 268 lb for the 5550 and 6550. The key structural difference is the heat exchanger - the 8550 uses a 6-turn double-row coil with 16 circuits, compared to the 5-turn single-row designs in the smaller models. This gives it significantly more heat transfer surface area and enables the higher BTU output at a COP of 6.0. The 8550 also draws 6.6 kW vs. 5.4 kW for the 6550 and 4.8 kW for the 5550.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this heat pump work with a variable speed pool pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Crosswind V includes built-in variable speed pump control compatible with most major VS pump brands without additional controllers. The 20 to 60 GPM flow range accommodates the lower flow rates typical of VS pumps running at reduced speeds. An optional bypass valve kit is available for setups where flow might otherwise exceed 60 GPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTWPH-8550EHT08 Manual and Warranty Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raypak TWPH-8550EHT08 is part of the Crosswind V heat-only series. The official Installation and Operation Manual covers installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, wiring, and control setup for Crosswind V model 8550. The official Raypak warranty provides \u003cstrong\u003e2 years of labor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e7 years of parts\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the \u003cstrong\u003etitanium tube component of the titanium heat exchanger warranted for 10 years for parts only\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2 years for labor\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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