Balboa System for 2 Pump Spas

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How hard can it be? Click Here to see how I installed a retrofit into a Jacuzzi Alexa Spa. We will be with you until your spa is up and running.

First, you can install a system DESIGNED for Jacuzzi Whirlpool Spas. Those are the first three listed below.

Next, you can install a Hydroquip retro kit.

Or, you can install the Balboa's VS series.

OPTION ONE: Using a Jacuzzi designed system thats still available:

You can install a similar Jacuzzi electronic systems that are still available. Keep in mind layout and topside will be different. The ADVANTAGE is that you can continue to use your Jacuzzi pumps as is. All three of the systems below are made and design specifically to operate Jacuzzi configurations.

Here are you choices; All of them are NEW Control Systems

Jacuzzi's Simple 2 pump, 220v system with digital topside, without air blower mode

2000-635-R576

$699.00

System Overview: Used in spas sold through Home Depot and others. This system has a LED digital readout on the topside. It has a separate temperature button and jet button. It's comes ready for a 12vdc mood light as well as ready for a 110v ozonator not included. It does not include the light kit. It does not operate an air blower.

Jacuzzi's Select System with digital topside, without air blower mode

2500-090-H716

$739.00

System Overview: This was used by the "Select Series" spas sold through Jacuzzi Dealers. It has a LED digital readout, temperature button and jet button. It is ready for a 12vdc mood light as well as ozone ready for a 110v ozonator. It does not include the light kit. It does not operate an air blower.

OPTION TWO: Using a Hydroquip designed system:

Keep Your 2 single speed pump AND blower and install this system from Hydroquip.

CCS9300

Operates on 220-240vac GFCI protected circuit like the original system.

Operates the #1 pump as a filter/heater pump like the original system. (set by jumper)

Operates an Air Blower

Fits in same space with the same size heater.

Electronic with a Programmable Digital Topside Heater

Comes Ozone Ready

Uses new lighted cord connections (included). Lets you know when equipment are receiving power.

Has heater light and fuse lights on the front panel to show you heater is receiving power and the fuse is OK.

Can be configured later to accept a 2 speed #1 pump/motor that will increase spa jet action.

$699.00

If you ONLY have 2 single speed pumps AND No Blower:

CCS6500

Operates on 220-240vac GFCI protected circuit like the original system.

Operates the #1 pump as a filter/heater pump like the original system.

Will NOT Operates an Air Blower

Fits in same space with the same size heater.

Electronic with a Programmable Digital Topside Heater

Comes Ozone Ready

Uses new lighted cord connections (included). Lets you know when equipment are receiving power.

Has heater light and fuse lights on the front panel to show you heater is receiving power and the fuse is OK.

Can be configured later to accept a 2 speed #1 pump/motor that will increase spa jet action.

$629.00

OPTION THREE: Using a Balboa Instruments designed system:

VS501 Retro Kit

Made by Balboa Instrument. Kit includes the control system, the heater, and electronic topside. The VS501 will operate on either 120vac or 240vac. It can operate one pump and a second item. That second item can either be a second pump or an air blower. But it will only operate TWO pieces of equipment plus the mood light (included) and ozone ready.

1 5/8" X 4 3/8" Outside Diameter Topside

1" X 3 1/2" Cutout

110-120vac Spas can be converted to 220-240vac

2 Speed, 110 or 220 vac, Single Pump System

One extra piece of equipment whether pump or blower.

Ozone Ready

Spa Light Assembly Included

Heater Included

M-7 Leading Edge Technology

Model # VS501

$549.00

VS510 Retro Kit

Made by Balboa Instrument. An excellent kit that includes the control system, the heater, and electronic topside. The VS510 will operate only on 240vac. It can operate two pumps and a blower. It also comes with a new mood light assembly and is ozone ready.

3 1/4" X 7 3/8" Outside Diameter Topside

2 1/4" X 6 1/2" Cutout

220-240vac Spas ONLY

#1 Pump Must be 2 Speed, 220-240 vac

#2 Pump Must be Single Speed; 220-240 vac

Blower Ready

Ozone Ready

Spa Light Assembly Included

Heater Included.

M-7 Leading Edge Technology

Model #VS510S

$619.00

MORE HELP: Click Here to Compare Kits

ONE MORE THING....

WANT TO ADD AN OZONATOR? All of the above will operate an ozonator automatically. You have to decide 2 things. First, the voltage of the ozonator and second, the type. The Qzone by Balboa can operate on either. You have to field adjust for the voltage but it can handle either. Most ozonators will not. The Qzone uses BULB technology that has been used since the mid-90's.

Your second choice is the more popular "CD" ozonator. Its the current popular choice and produces a good amount of ozone gas. You must choose the voltage of the ozonator you are going to run the unit on. If you haven't decided, either of the above units will operate a 110-120vac ozonator so chose that model.

One note: the voltage or the #1 pump must match the ozonator. The ozonator operates on the same circuit as the #1 pump.

See your choices at: Ozonators

What Will This Retro-Fit Do For Me?

a. State of the art control systems.

b. Digital Temp Readout on the topside.

c. Automatic filter cycles

d. Freeze Protection.

e. Economy and Sleep Modes for when you are away.

f. Topside Failure Codes

g. Current and future parts availability.

Why Would I Want to Retro-fit my Electronic Spa?

This would be simply upfront cost verses long term... especially if you have lost a pcboard. These retrofit kits replaces the topside, pcboard, sensors, heater,

and pressure switch. Individually on many current spas the replacement costs for these parts would total cost to $800.

Also, on some model spas you only have a Dial

temperature control with no digital temperature readout. With these units you will have Digital temperature readouts.

How We Will Help

If you can supply us with digital pictures, we will analyze what you will have to do to

your spa to make it ready to retro-fit.

This is where we can help... and it's free.

We can explain what you need to do and how intensive it will be.

You do need a GFCI. GFCI means ground fault circuit interrupt. It is mandatory for safety and

code reasons. These can be purchased at hardware stores or installed by a

licensed electrician.

On spas with electronic systems, if properly wired, they already have a gfci

installed. Replacement of this retro-fit into existing electronic systems usually does

not require much change.

Send your photos to bbouman@clearcreekspas.com so we can help. We can

walk you through what you need to do... and we do so free.

It you have more questions than answers, let us help. The easiest way to start is email Bruce at: bbouman@clearcreekspas.com. If you can send pictures of your spa that will really speed up the discussion. He will typically answer in 1-2 business days.

*Caution must be taken about matching pumps/blower/ozonators/circ pumps with your existing system. For example, the VS-510S used for a Z-150 will not work with the existing #1 pump as is. You can either convert the #1 single speed pump to a 2 speed pump OR, if you want to work around and keep the existing #1 pump, we include a jumper and instructions on how to do.

Please contact Bruce at bbouman@clearcreekspas.com to confirm you are ordering the right system and any cautions you need to be aware of.

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