Balboa BP501 Spa Pack - Hot Tub Heater-56485-05

BALBOA BP501

5.5Kw Digital Spa Controller - Wireless Smart Phone Integration
- Made in America -

The Modern Standard for Reliability and Smart Control

If your hot tub's "brain" has fried or your heater has stopped working, upgrade to the industry's most trusted control system. The Balboa BP501G1 (PN 56485-05) is the latest generation of American-made spa controls, combining legendary reliability with modern "Smart Spa" capabilities

 Integrates with your iPhone, iTouch, Pad, or Android! 

Incomparable System Reliability

The BP Series is the 1st in a newly designed and improved platform that focuses on reliability. The BP501 uses the same Zircaloy or Titanium heater elements as used in the VL and EL series spa pack. The new BP501 utilizes a more advance carbon based 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.

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). The BP Series 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.

Why Upgrade to the BP Series?

• Safety First: The BP501 is housed in a newly designed carbon-based casing that is highly flame retardant and impact resistant, providing peace of mind for your backyard.

• M7 Technology: Say goodbye to failure-prone pressure switches. This pack uses Balboa's patented M7 Dual Sensors to monitor water flow and temperature 1000 times per second, preventing dry-fire burnout.

• Wi-Fi Ready: This system is fully compatible with the ControlMySpa™ module (sold separately), allowing you to control temperature and pumps from your smartphone anywhere in the world.

Configuration & Compatibility

The BP501 is a powerhouse designed for standard residential hot tubs. It can power:

• Heater: 5.5kW Incoloy 800 Element (Rapid Heat @ 240V).

• Pump 1: 2-Speed (High/Low).

• Pump 2: 1-Speed (or Blower).

• Circulation Pump: Yes (Dedicated 24hr).

• Ozonator: Yes.

• A/V: 12V output for lights/audio.

Features & Benefits

• Convertible Voltage: Can be wired for 120V (producing 1.5kW heat for Plug & Play) or 240V (producing 5.5kW heat for rapid recovery).

• Topside Compatibility: Works with the modern TP Series panels (TP400, TP600, TP800, TP900).6 Note: Not compatible with older VL/MVP panels.

• Press & Hold Navigation: When paired with a TP600 or TP800 panel, you get simplified menu navigation—no more frantic button tapping to change filter cycles.

• Diagnostic Power: The system stores a log of previous error codes, helping technicians diagnose intermittent issues quickly.

Installation Note: This unit ships with Factory Default Settings (Setup #01). Your installer must adjust the internal DIP switches and specific copper jumpers to match your spa's specific pump configuration.

This spa pack can work at 120 VAC in which case it will produce 1.4 Kw of heat. It is however 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.

Built in programmable features such a 12 or 24 hour filter cycle programming, various power saving modes, ozone suppression, freeze protection, panel lock, and sophisticated diagnosis. It has the ability to select how much current will be drawn allowing a breaker as low as 30 Amp.

Specifications:

• 10.56” High x 17” Long x 4.8” Deep
• UL/CSA certification
• Requires Balboa TP series panels
• Optional Wi-Fi Module for use with iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Android device
• 120 or 230 VAC ozone support
• 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
• Can only handle 2 jet pumps (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
• MADE IN AMERICA not China!​

• Works with the following Balboa Top Side Controllers
• SOLD SEPARATELY
• Balboa TP600, Balboa TP400, TP600, TP900

Wireless Adapter
Wi-Fi Module- PN 50350

MOST IMPORTANT:

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