Published on 06/02/2021 8:05 am

Do you’ve any idea of lounging around outside in bubbling warm water? It sounds appealing, right? But how do you accomplish this? Now, it’s time to bring the future of heating comfort to your spa or pool with spa heaters.

If you really want to heat up your pool or spa quickly, then Balboa spa heaters are the perfect way to go. It’s wise to upgrade your old spa pack and hot tub heater with Balboa spa kit. Out of all Balboa spa heaters, Balboa VS501z uses simply the best spa technology in the market. It features completely digital circuitry – which leads to less failures, more accurate heating, and much simpler to operate.

The Balboa VS501z Spa Heater –

The Balboa VS501z spa heater works at either 120 VAC producing 1.5KW or operates at 230 VAC producing 5.5 KW of heat energy. This heater fits any standard 2” or 1 ½” plumbing – which makes it ideal to upgrade almost any old spa pack.

Balboa spa packs can replace any hot tub heater in the market like Hydro Quip, LA Sas, Coleman Spas, Arctic

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Published on 05/28/2021 12:20 pm

A hot tub is a lifetime investment in terms of maintaining overall value of your home and your well being. Hot tub accessories are something that makes your overall experience worthwhile. Take a look at the best hot tub accessories you should consider buying for your hot tub.

1. Adjustable Hot Tub Backrest

Want to add more relaxation to your spa experience? If yes, then why don’t you shop for a hot tub backrest! The adjustable height makes this backrest ideal for all types of spa users. However, most spa users don’t tend to have any comfort related issues with leaning against the hot tub shell.

That’s why Northern Lights provides a soft and comfortable hot tub backrest for the convenience of some spa users. Therefore, you should include an Adjustable Hot Tub Backrest to the list of hot tub accessories.

The backrest doesn’t require any sort of installation. All you need to do is to keep your soft backrest inside your hot tub and hang the attached weight to the outside of your hot tub. You

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Published on 05/18/2021 8:14 am

Do you own a hot tub? If yes, then you must enjoy endless hours of enjoyment and relaxation. But that doesn’t mean you can improve your overall experience. Take a look at the list of hot tub accessories that you should consider buying for your own hot tub.

1. Hot Tub Steps

Hot tub steps are the simplest yet essential hot tub accessories you should own for your hot tub. They make it much safer and easier to get in and out of your hot tub. These steps do tend to get wet over time. Therefore, it’s recommended to purchase steps with textured treads to minimize the chances of falling and slipping while entering or making an exit from your hot tub.

Hot Tub Accessories

2. Cover Lifter

Cover lifter is another important hot tub accessory that every hot tub must have. It’s specifically designed to help you remove the cover from your hot tub effortlessly. Generally, hot tub cover lifters can differ in terms of design. They offer you so many benefits like:

  • A cover lifter helps you remove hot tub cover easily. This means,
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Published on 05/04/2021 7:49 am

Have you owned a hot tub? Using your hot tub often? With years of use, your hot tub may require a replacement spa heater. Currently, the spas come with electric, gas heaters, etc.

Most hot tub owners make their selection while choosing the model they want to buy. No matter what, this doesn’t mean you won’t change your mind along the way or use a broken down heater that needs replacement constantly.

Over the use, hot tub heaters get inefficient and guzzle more energy. As a result, they will end up costing you more to continue using. Instead, you should consider replacing the spa heaters if you want maximum energy savings.

Spa Heaters

You can consider buying a solar hot tub heater that will help you minimize your additional energy costs virtually to nil. For its operation, you’ve to live in a location that receives maximum percentage of unobstructed sunlight during day time. It’s worth considering if you’re stressed about higher costs coming with heating your hot tub water.

While making a decision

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Published on 04/23/2021 8:25 am

A hot tub spa circulation pump is often an extra add-on that helps in making water care a lot easier. Generally, it’s a low flow pump that moves water through the filter system even when the hot tub is not used. The more water moves through the filter, the cleaner water you’ll get in your hot tub. In addition, the system keeps water at a slightly higher temperature, making it much easier for heating your hot tub.

However, moving water is important to keep your water clean. If the water is stable, it develops a perfect haven for bacteria and algae growth. This is where spa circulation pumps come in handy. They keep the water moving round the clock, while helping to keep it clean and clear.

Spa Pumps

Understanding a Hot Tub Spa Circulation Pump

Whether it’s a salt water or mineral system, a hot tub uses the jet pumps to move water through the hot tub filters. The fabric present in the filter absorbs particles and debris that you don’t want in the water. The filtration cycles take place at preset

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Published on 04/13/2021 10:50 am

Are you looking to reduce consumption of chemical in hot tubs? If yes, then why don’t you purchase a highly effective hot tubs chemical i.e. a mineral ionizer! It’ll help you have a much cleaner hot tub that doesn’t require chemical maintenance constantly and the ongoing expenses. This means, a mineral ionizer makes a right yet affordable alternative to chemical sensitization. 

Understanding Ionization Process –

Ionization is a natural process that occurs when the atoms start losing or gaining electrons. When the natural minerals get charged electrically, they work like ionizers. Unlike other systems, the hot tub spa & pool mineral ionizer sensitization system utilizes three different types of metals like silver, zinc and copper. 

Hot Tubs Chemical

Different Metals in Hot Tub Spa & Pool Mineral Ionizer –

Silver –

Silver ions help in killing over 650 types of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa like HIV, Legionella Pneumophila (Legionnaire’s Disease) streptococcus, E-coli, salmonella, and most viruses. Silver is

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Published on 04/01/2021 10:18 am

What to do when the Balboa circuit boards break down? Are you aware of your spa circuit board? Circuit boards are one of the most commonly replaced spa components. 

What Is a Circuit Board and What it does?

The control pack is the principal component of your spa. The circuit board is one of the essential parts of the control pack that ensures your spa’s proper function.  

Your spa’s circuit board is a printed circuit board (PCB) that you find in many electronic devices. The spa circuit board is designed to perform a specific set of tasks under comparatively extreme conditions. You can say the circuit board acts as your spa’s central nervous system. It controls all of its vital activities and automatic functions through electromagnetic relays. The circuit board control functions, like water-flow, high-limit sensors, operation of temperature, filtration, water temperature, spa lights, and jets and blowers.

 Balboa Circuit Boards

When to Replace Spa’s Circuit Board?

Over time your circuit board wears out due to

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Published on 03/19/2021 6:21 am

Spa heaters play important role in increasing and maintaining the temperature in a spa. The heaters are simple electrical elements contained in a tube and these electrical elements heat the tube that helps in bringing water temperature to a desired level. Generally these heating elements tend to break down, burn out or experience other issues that require a replacement to be installed. And sometimes results in electrical malfunctions in other parts of the system. So, it is required to perform proper maintenance that will help in keeping heater running efficiently for a long period of time.

Balance the use of chemical:

If you are using chemicals in a spa then maintain the chemical balance that will ensure good health as well as helps in maintaining good condition of plumbing and equipment. Some spa heaters are sensitive to certain chemicals as well as bacteria that form if the water is not maintained or sanitized. These bacteria are of specific kinds that slowly eat away the metal

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Published on 03/08/2021 6:53 am

Your hot tub is the best place where you can relax, relish health-associated advantages such as improved quality of sleep, and spend quality time with your family & friends. Soaking in a hot tub is delightful but you can enhance your experience & create your very own haven with some of these below mentioned hot tub accessories.

Cover Lifters: Hot tub covers are bulky and can get damaged if they left to sit on the ground every time you make use of your hot tub. Cover lifters takes off these worries letting hot tub owners to remove & replace their covers pretty easily, and keep covers off the ground. Though it might be enticing to pick a basic cover lifter, keep in mind that you will use this accessory every time you use your outdoor hot tub. A durable, well-built cover lifter designed explicitly for your spa is a safe bet.

Steps: Hot tubs stand 3 feet tall or higher, which might cause an issue for people who’ve limited mobility. This is where hot tub steps can make getting into & exiting

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Published on 02/11/2021 5:24 am

Are you looking to buy a Balboa hot tub heater? Here are a few types you should consider for ultimate hot tub experience:

1. Balboa PN 55629 Replacement Titanium Heater Element

This Balboa hot tub heater comes with PN 55629 heater tube assembly. This is generally used in Balboa’s EL series of spa packs. This unit is available with sensors. The titanium heater element is capable of producing 5.5 kW at 240 V and 1.375 kW at 120V. 

Upon buying this kit, you will be provided with 2” slip tail pieces, gaskets and split ring nuts. However, this titanium heating element is ideal for high chlorine levels or salt water pool or spas.

Balboa Hot Tub Heater

2. Balboa Temperature Sensor with 12 Inch Cable PN 30344

 This hot tub heater features with PN 30344 that comprises of the standard thermostat temperature sensor. It’s used in the M7 series spa packs like VS, GS, EL, and GL series. If these sensors don’t match so that an SN error message appears, one of the sensors or both needs to be replaced to recreate a matched

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