Balboa Spa Retrofit KIt

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What is a SCM System? SCM stands "System Control Module". It will have either a brown or blue control box. The most common have a

topside that looks like

and the SCM control box looks like this:

Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath started the home hot tub industry. For spas made in the early 1980's to 1995 they used mechanical relays and controls. In 1995 they switched to control systems based on PC technology. Because of that, parts for spas earlier than the early 90's are rare. Eventually all of these parts will no longer be available. If you are expecting to keep your spa I recommend you consider removing the SCM, heater, and related parts and replacing with an electronic system.

With a SCM equipped spa from Jacuzzi, you must first identify whether you have one or 2 pumps. If only one, go to: 1 Pump Systems.

If your spa has two one speed pumps, the most common configuration, you need to consider these options;

First, retrofitting with a Jacuzzi Whirlpool Electronic OEM system by Balboa that is designed to handle a single speed #1 pump. That is the first listed below

Second, retrofit with a system by HydroQuip that can handle a single speed #1 pump, the second listed.

Third listed recommends replacing the #1 pump with a 2 speed #1 pump. Although its not recommended there is a work around to keep the 1 speed #1 pump and still use the VS system by Balboa.

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

Next, you can install a Hydroquip retrokit which you can either program or set a jumper to tell it you have a single speed #1 pump.

Or, you can install the Balboa's VS series control system and use a jumper wire and fool the system.

OPTION ONE: Using a Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath designed system:

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

	with
2000-635-R576	with	Sm LED Topside

$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 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

	with
2500-090-H716	with	Lg LED Topside

$749.00

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.

Jacuzzi's F106 System with Programmable Topside and AIR BLOWER MODE

	with
50528-01-F106	with	Full Programmable Topside

$819.00

System Overview: This was used on the 1995-2000 Platinum Series spas. That was the top of the line during that time. It has an LCD digital readout and is able to program from the topside. It can operate a 110v blower. It will run a mood light 12vdc bulb at 3 levels. You can program the filter times and length of filter cycle. It has time of day.

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 each equipment is 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 each equipment is 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.

$539.00

OPTION THREE: Using a Balboa Instruments designed system:

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VS501 Retro Kit

Made by Balboa Instruments.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

$505.00

VS510 Retro Kit

Made by Balboa Instruments. 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

$599.00

Last Option: Balboa Instrument's Complete System with Control Box, Pump/Motor, and Topside
	This complete system includes control box, pump/motor, and we added the topside control for a great price.
	52086 + 54156
	List Price: $1200.38 + 176.82 = $1377.20
	Our Price: $1200.00 (takes up to10 days to ship)

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 simpe 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 it's free.

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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. You will have to convert the #1 single speed pump to a 2 speed pump. You will have to match the ozonator voltage to equal the #1 pump you use, 220v. 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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