Hayward Heat Exchanger Assembly, 250 In stock$171879
Quick overview
- Genuine Hayward Factory assembly HAXHXA1253.
- H-Series 250 For the 250,000 BTU size in the Hayward H-Series line.
- ED1 and ED2 Covers both the ED1 and the ED2 style heaters.
- Where the heat transfers The exchanger is the component the burner heats and the pool water passes through.
- The fix for a leaking exchanger Water dripping into the burner tray means the exchanger has failed, and it is not a repair item.
- Complete assembly Listed by Hayward as the heat exchanger assembly rather than a loose component.
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Product details
The Hayward HAXHXA1253 is the heat exchanger assembly for the H-Series 250,000 BTU pool heater, covering both the ED1 and ED2 styles. It is the genuine Hayward part.
What it does
The heat exchanger is where the heater actually does its work. Burner flame heats the exchanger, pool water is pushed through it by the pump, and the heat crosses from one to the other. Everything else in the cabinet exists to control and support that transfer.
Why they fail
Water chemistry. Low pH, high calcium and aggressive water all attack the exchanger from the inside, and undersized plumbing or poor flow lets the burner cook it from the outside. The result is a leak, usually visible as water dripping into the burner tray or pooling in the cabinet while the plumbing outside stays dry.
Before you fit a new one
Confirm the leak is the exchanger and not the header o-rings or the union connections, which can look similar. Then fix whatever caused the failure. A replacement exchanger in water that is still aggressive will not last any longer than the one it replaced.
| Brand | Hayward |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | HAXHXA1253 |
| UPC | 610377810531 |
| Type | Heat exchanger assembly |
| Heater size | 250,000 BTU |
| Fits | Hayward H-Series 250, ED1 and ED2 styles |
| Shipping weight | 33.6 lb |
| Ships | Parcel |
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