Balboa BP501 Retro Fit Kit - Spa Pack with TP400 Controller cables and Wi Fi

$1,019.12

Product Code: KIT-RETROFIT-BP501-TP400-WI
Availability: Out Of Stock

Description

Balboa BP501 RetroFit Kit - With Wi-Fi

5.5KW DIGITAL SPA CONTROLLER - WITH WI-FI (BALBOA CONTROLMYSPA™)

Includes TP400W Top Side ControllerMade in America

Although this spa pack can work at 120 VAC in which case it will produce 1.5 Kw of heat, it is primarily expected that it will be used at 230 VAC (requiring 30-50 AMP service) and will produce 5.5 kW of heat. One or more auxiliary heater, each producing 4.0 kW or 5.5kW can be slaved to the unit if more power is required. It's union tail pieces (included) fit standard 2" piping or with reducers can be easily adapted to 1.5".

Built in programmable features such a 12 or 24 hour filter cycle programming by duration or time of day, various power saving modes including standard, economy, and standard in economy mode, ozone suppression, clean up cycle, freeze protection, panel lock, temperature lock, standby mode for filter changes and sophisticated diagnosis and reminder measures are just some of the features. It also has the ability to select how much current will be drawn allowing a breaker as low as 30 Amp, yet still deliver the full 5.5 kW of electric heat.

The Industry Standard Upgrade for 1-2 Pump Spas

If you have a standard residential hot tub (1 or 2 pumps) and your control system has died, you don't need to hunt for obsolete parts. Upgrade to the modern standard.

The Balboa BP501 Retrofit Kit is the most popular "System Swap" on the market. It is designed to replace aging or failed packs from Gecko, HydroQuip, and older Balboa VS/GS systems, giving your tub a fresh brain, a new warranty, and smart capabilities.

Incomparable System Reliability

The BP Series is the 1st in a newly designed and improved plat form that focuses on reliability. The BP501 uses a more advance carbon bases casing that is highly flame retardant and impact resistant. New Features such as quick disconnect heater elements, Wi-Fi Ready, and Press and Hold topside navigation buttons.

Retrofit Kit Compatibility

This is a retrofit kit and is designed to replace a complete spa pack with any other manufactures hot tub heating system such as Gecko, Colman, Hydro Quip, Spa Guts, Arctic Spa, LA Spas, Beach Comber, Sundance, Emerald Spas, Maxx Spa, Hydro Spa, Hot Spring to name a few. The retrofit kit comes complete with the digital top side controller, WiFi adapter, and a set of cables for two pumps, and an ozone. Detailed retrofit instructions are also included so that a spa owner can quickly change over to BALBOA the world leader in Spa Heaters.

M7 Technology

The BP Series uses M7 Technology which is simply the best spa pack technology on the market. Completely digital circuitry means less failure, more accurate heating range (+/- 1 degree F). And it now includes both a high range (80-104F) and a low range (50-99 F) operation. The Patented M7 Technology removes the need for pressure sensors and remote heat sensors common on other older spa packs. This unique technology allows the spa pack to be positioned in any location or direction (before or after the pump or before or after the filter).

Is this the right kit for me?

Choose the BP501 Kit if: You have a standard hot tub with 1 Pump (2-speed) or 2 Pumps (Pump 1 + Pump 2 or Blower).
Choose the BP2000 Kit if: You have a massive swim spa or luxury tub with 3+ Jet Pumps.

What is Included in the Kit?

This bundle includes everything needed to completely rewire your spa's control system:

1x BP501G1 Spa Pack: The core 5.5kW Controller (Made in USA).
1x TP400W Topside Panel: Compact 4-Button LCD Display (fits smaller cutouts).
1x ControlMySpa™ WiFi Kit: Remotely monitor and control your tub via Smartphone App.1
1x Light Cord: 2-Wire assembly.
1x Pump Cord (4-Wire): For your main 2-Speed Pump.
1x Pump Cord (3-Wire): For a secondary 1-Speed Pump or Blower.
1x Ozone Cord: For Ozonator connection.
1x Adapter Plate: To retrofit the keypad into larger dashboard holes.

Smart & Efficient

WiFi Included: Comes standard with the ControlMySpa™ module. Turn your heat up from the office so it's ready when you get home.
Convertible Power: Can operate on 120V (Plug & Play / 1.5kW Heat) or 240V (Hardwired / 5.5kW Heat).
M7 Technology: Utilizes Balboa's patented dual-sensor technology to monitor flow and temperature without fragile pressure switches.

System Capabilities (Setup )

The BP501 is versatile but has limits compared to the BP2000. It can run:

Heater: 5.5kW @ 240V (or 1.5kW @ 120V).
Pump 1: 2-Speed (High/Low).
Pump 2: 1-Speed (or Blower).
Circ Pump: Yes (Dedicated 24hr).
Ozone: Yes.

Installation Note: Retrofitting a spa pack requires electrical knowledge. We recommend hiring a certified spa technician to ensure the DIP switches are set correctly for your specific pump configuration.

Specifications

10.56” High x 17” Long x 4.8” Deep
UL/CSA certification
Includes PN# 50260 TP400 Topside Controller with warm, cool, light, jets overlay
Includes BWA 50350 Wi-Fi Module for use with iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Android device
Includes: 2 sets of pump cables and an ozone cable with AMP connector for Balboa Spa Pack
Includes: Detailed instruction manual for installation to replace another brand of Spa Heater
120 or 230 VAC ozone support (circ pump and ozone must have same voltage)
240VAC @ 60 Hz or 50 Hz, 30-60 Amp 3 wire (needs neutral wire)
High or Low current mode
Max Load ratings: Pump 1= 16 amp; Pump 2/Blower = 12 amp; Ozonator = 1 amp; A/V = 5 amp; Light = 12 v @ 1 amp
The flow through heater tube must be a minimum of 20 USGPM if the heater is 4.0kW. This flow rate should be checked if your spa uses a small circulation pump such a Laing E14 or others made by Grundfos or Waterway Mighty-Might. These small pumps when used with 1” piping typically cannot produce this flow. A 3kW heater element is available which reduces flow requirement to 13 USGPM, call us!
Can only handle 2 pump (Pump One-1 or 2-speed pump | Pump Two- blower or 1- speed pump)
Warranty – 2 years for system including Heater and Serial top-side Panel