Published on10/08/2022 9:51 am

Balboa spa heaters are a significant aspect of every spa. You don’t want to sit in cold weather unless it’s 100 degrees outside, and that’s not what you want to do with your Balboa spa package when you purchase it.

If your spa heater is not working correctly, it can leave you with a costly frozen mess in the cold winter months. Take a look at the post and know how to extend the life of your spa heater.

First, you should understand the essential parts of hot tub heaters.

1. Heater Assembly

The heater assembly is available in different forms depending on the hot tub manufacturer. The commonly available assembly is the stainless steel tube that contains the heater element. The housing exchanges heat the heater element produces when the water flows through it. The assembly integrates with a high-limit switch and thermostat.

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2. Heater Element

The heater element is the same as its name says. It’s the element that produces heat to make your water warm. The heater element works similarly to a light

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Published on08/12/2022 10:03 am

A significant component makes the overall spa experience more wonderful, i.e. the spa heaters. Unfortunately, all the heat pumps and jets available worldwide cannot deliver ample luxury of heating water at the right temperature evenly and adequately. Spa heaters are the spa system's sensitive parts and require quality attention. 

However, the Balboa spa heater focuses on the in-line heater space. There are literal pipes installed right in line with the existing plumbing system. These configurations help mount all required sensors. In addition, the hot tub heater comes with a built-in pressure switch, the critical component that keeps your hot tub safe to use. 

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The switch sends signals to switch off the components within a fraction of seconds. So when something goes out of control, from the water pressure to heat levels, you can rely on Balboa heaters to get into action without further hesitation. 

The spa control system of the heater is the highly advanced spa control design available in

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Published on06/14/2022 12:23 pm

One of the most blissful and unique things about getting a hot tub is soaking in the warm water. If your spa is unable to heat properly, then it might require replacement. Here are a few things you can check to know whether you need replacement spa heaters:

Now check whether the heater is producing heat. If it’s producing heat; but the water isn’t hot enough as you want, there are certain things you can check:

One of the common issues with spa heaters is the water flow problem. It may show up on your control panel as “FLO.” This means the water isn’t flowing through the plumbing system properly. Though the heater is an essential part of the spa plumbing system, it could cause low water temperature.

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Take your filter out and clean it as thoroughly as possible, or invest in a new replacement spa filter. It will help you fix the water flow problem unless the plumbing isn’t clogged or closed the valves partially. However, the issues like low water flow, air bubbles, or air getting into the

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Published on05/04/2022 6:40 am

One element that perfectly defines a special spa experience is the spa heater. Not every pump and jet around the world can provide the ultimate level of heating water evenly and properly at the right temperatures. Balboa spa heaters focus mainly on the inline heater space. They are literal pipes that should be installed perfectly with the existing plumbing system.

The configurations help in mounting all-important sensors. They come with a built-in pressure switch – which is the critical component that keeps the hot tub and spa safe to use for humans. It does so by sending signals to switch off the components within a few fractions of seconds.

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When something goes out of control from water pressure to heat level, you can count on a Balboa spa heater to act soon without any hesitation. The hot tub heater is one of the most important components of the spa.

A perfectly engineered hot tub heater ensures faster water heating while maintaining the temperature for a long time. There’s a huge

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Published on04/01/2022 8:22 am

A spa heater is the centerpiece of your sauna. It plays a significant role in your overall spa experience. If your spa heater or sauna wood stove isn’t working properly, it can be an inconvenience for you. You can avoid this problem by considering maintenance and upgrades regularly to the baloba spa heaters.

A new spa heater will be able to heat up the sauna faster and is more energy efficient than your existing heater. If you’ve an existing heater and need a swankier and sturdier system, you should upgrade your spa heater. Here are a few reasons why you should do so:

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Faster heating –

Your existing spa heater can be less efficient over time and take much longer for heating up. It affects your overall sauna experience and consumes more energy while increasing your heating bill. Considering a new and efficient sauna heater will save you both energy and time.

Living in high elevation areas –

The overall performance of a standard heater can be affected by the high elevation. If you live in a

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Published on03/22/2022 11:01 am

When it comes to buying comprehensive range of Balboa spa heaters, you can never go wrong with Balboa BP2000 G1 Spa Heater. This is a high end version of newly designed spa packs. The unit comes with the same Union connections like the standard spa packs such as the EL Series. The BP2000 spa heater uses the same Zircoloy heating element like the VS and EL series.

This Balboa spa heater features with the support for a large number of pumps up to three 1-speed or 2-speed jet pumps and a 4th 1-speed pump or blower and a circulation pump. The spa pack has the new quick disconnect heater plugs and supports the additional BWA Wi-Fi transceiver and the new additional BBA Bluetooth audio amplifier. It comes with control panels including the TP600 or TP800 and the AX auxiliary panels.

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The BP series Balboa spa heater is made with the patented M7 technology – which is simply the best spa pack technology available on the market. It has complete digital circuitry which results in less failure and

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Published on09/08/2021 10:51 am

Without a heater, a hot tub is just a tiny swimming pool. Hot tub heaters not just make your hot tub’s water warm & comforting but also be dependable irrespective of the outside temperature.

From those on their pursuit for a replacement heater, we often get the question, “are hot tub heaters universal?” The simple answer to this query is yes & no. There’re numerous hot tub manufacturers operating in the market but when it comes to electronic hot tub manufacturers there are only a few. As there’s limited number of electronic hot tub manufacturers some of the parts become universal between brands.

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Here at Northern Lights, we carry all replacement Balboa spa heaters directly from the manufacturer. So, the no part of “are hot tub heaters universal” is that if you don’t presently have a balboa spa heater in your hot tub then you most probably are not going to be able to put in a Balboa heater. In the majority of scenarios the plumbing or connection is not going to be the same.

What are the

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Published on06/08/2021 9:54 am

Are you looking to upgrade your existing spa heaters? If you need a top-quality replacement available on the market, you should look no further than Balboa VS501Z Hot Tub Heater engineered with M7 technology. The unsurpassed reliability and unmatched quality are something that makes Balboa spa heaters unbeaten in the spa industry.

Balboa VS501Z series spa heaters utilize industry-standard M7 technology on the market and are available with complete digital circuitry ensuring less failures, more accuracy in heating range and simple operation.

This Balboa spa heating pack works at 120 VAC producing 1.5KW or at 230 VAC producing 5.5 KW heat. It fits any standard 2” or 1 ½” plumbing system, which makes it a perfect addition to upgrade almost every old mechanical spa package.

Built-in Features –

Balboa VS501Z spa package has built-in programmable features like cycle programming, sleep mode, economy mode and self diagnosis. Though the built-in freeze protection system, it can eliminate the

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Published on06/02/2021 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 on05/04/2021 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.

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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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