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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 weather freeze ups effortlessly. You can be able to choose how much current will be drawn while allowing you use a 30 Amp or a 40 Amp breaker.

Receptacles –

This Balboa spa heating system has receptacles like one two speed pump, one one-speed pump or blower, one circulation pump, one ozonator, one constant-on for audio or visual devices and one 12 volt light. These receptacles can be switched to supply 120 Volts or 230 Volts except the light.

Easy Installation –

The Balboa VS501Z pack includes stainless steel made portable heater with 2” heater tail pieces. It comes with plasticized control instruction sheet and complete instruction manual for retrofit situations.

Patented Technology –

Though this spa pack is manufactured with patented M7 technology, it eliminates the requirement for pressure sensors and remote heat sensors. The technology allows the spa package to be positioned at any location or direction. The direction of flow doesn’t matter for the heating kit.

Main Difference between VS501 and VS501Z –

The Balboa VS501Z operates either at 220 VAC or 120 VAC accessories or a mixed combination. Both models require accessories like same voltage ozone as the primary pump that limits their applications. However, the VS501Z is the most current model lineup from Balboa group.

The Main Specifications –

• 10.56" Height, 19.5" Length and 4.60" Depth
• 12 V lighting supporting LED light
• UL, CSA, and CE Certified Model
• Additional Infrared Waterproof Remote Control
• 120 VAC or 220 VAC Ozone Support
• 120/240 VAC at 50/60 Hz
• 1^st Pump = 12 AMP Maximum, 2^nd Pump = 12 Amp Maximum; Blower = 8 Amp Maximum, 1^st Pump = 15 Amp, 2^nd Pump/Blower = 15 Amp, Circulation Pump = 5 Amp, Ozonator = 1 Amp, A/V = 5 Amp, Light = 12V at 1 Amp
• Two Years Manufacturer Warranty

 Important Things to Remember –

You can only use a secondary single speed pump or blower but not the both. If you use a small circulating pump, the flow through the spa heater must deliver 23 USGPM or more. The Balboa VS501Z Spa Heaters are made in America and work with following top-side controllers like Balboa VL404, Balboa VL400, Balboa VL402, Balboa VL406, Balboa VL200, VL260, VL240, Balboa VL406T, Balboa VL406U, Balboa VL403, and Balboa VL406.

Bottom Line –

If you want to learn more about Balboa VS501Z spa heaters, you should contact Northern Lights Cedar Tubs Direct at +1-800-759-8990. We’ll get back to you right away.