Balboa Expansion Board Pump (BP200UX)

Enhance Your Hot Tub Experience

As a dedicated hot tub enthusiast and spare parts supplier, I’m excited to introduce you to the Balboa Expansion Board Pump (BP200UX). This powerful little component is designed to take your hot tub’s performance to the next level.

Product Overview

The Balboa Expansion Board Pump (BP200UX) is a high-quality expander PCB (Printed Circuit Board) that allows you to add an extra pump to your hot tub system. Manufactured by Balboa, a trusted name in the spa industry, this board is specifically designed to work seamlessly with BP200UX control boxes.

Key Features

Versatility

This expansion board enables you to add a 1-speed pump to your existing setup, giving you more control over your hot tub’s water circulation and jet power.

Compatibility

Engineered to work flawlessly with BP200UX control boxes, this board ensures easy integration with your current Balboa system.

Compact Design

With its sleek dimensions of 85mm in length and 41mm in height, this board fits perfectly into your existing control box without taking up much space.

Benefits of Adding an Extra Pump

1. Enhanced Water Circulation: Improve the overall water quality in your hot tub by ensuring better filtration and chemical distribution.
2. Increased Jet Power: Experience a more invigorating massage with the added pump power driving your jets.
3. Energy Efficiency: The ability to control an additional pump allows for more efficient power usage, potentially reducing your energy costs.
4. Customized Experience: Tailor your hot tub sessions to your preferences by having more control over water flow and jet intensity.

Installation

While the Balboa Expansion Board Pump (BP200UX) is designed for straightforward installation, I always recommend having a qualified technician perform the setup to ensure proper functionality and maintain your system’s warranty.

Specifications Table

Specification	Detail
Type of Product	Expander PCB/Circuit Board/Card
Manufacturer	Balboa
Voltage	230V
Frequency	50Hz
Functionality	Adds 1 additional pump
Compatible With	BP200UX control boxes
Length	85mm
Height	41mm

Why Choose This Expansion Board?

As someone who’s passionate about hot tubs and their maintenance, I can confidently say that the Balboa Expansion Board Pump (BP200UX) is a game-changer for many spa owners. It’s not just about adding another pump; it’s about enhancing your entire hot tub experience.

The board’s compatibility with BP200UX control boxes means you’re getting a product that’s designed to work harmoniously with your existing Balboa system. This ensures optimal performance and reduces the risk of compatibility issues.

Conclusion

Upgrading your hot tub with the Balboa Expansion Board Pump (BP200UX) is a smart choice for anyone looking to enhance their spa experience. With its ability to add an extra pump, you’re not just improving water circulation – you’re investing in better relaxation, more effective hydrotherapy, and potentially more energy-efficient operation.

Remember, a well-maintained hot tub is a joy to use, and having the right components makes all the difference. If you have any questions about this expansion board or how it can benefit your specific hot tub setup, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help you make the most of your hot tub experience!

Finding and identifying a replacement Hot Tub Circuit Board (PCB)

If you are looking to replace a failed PCB on your Hot Tub’s spa pack, then quite often identifying the part that you need can be the hardest thing.

Firstly, you are looking for a model number on the actual circuit board itself. Having the model or serial of your hot tub is not going to help at this point, you need to find the number on the PCB itself.

Now, with certain brands of PCB, the number of the replacement PCB that you need is not going to match identically the one you are replacing. Why is that I hear you ask?

Well, normally, it is an updated version. This means that it might have updated firmware on the PCB or be a later revision. Normally, this means that the part number would be slightly different. This is usually indicated with a “12345678 -x” at the end of that part number where x indicated a firmware revision.

In some cases, there will be some following letters on the part number of the circuit board, “12345678 -x MAS” this can indicate that the PCB was used for an OEM meaning it was produced for a certain hot tub manufacturer and the letters identify the manufacturer.

This means if you source an original PCB, it will not have the letters, but will in most cases work just fine.

It can be confusing I know!

What if you can’t find a model number?

If you can’t find a model number on the PCB itself, then you need to look for a model number on the spa pack. Normally, there is a sticker on the outside of the spa pack that tells you the current ratings and input voltages etc and this will have a model number.

In general, most spa packs in the USA are manufactured by Balboa, Hydro-Quip, ACC or Gecko. I know I am generalising here, but if you have a spa pack that has the brand of your hot tub on, it will be an OEM so the key is identifying who made the original box.

From there, you can normally find an original PCB that you will be able to switch out.

For example, the Balboa VS (value series) is a very popular spa pack that has been used by multiple hot tub manufacturers under their own brand names. Whatever they have called it, strip it back and it is still a Balboa VS.

Visual Inspection

One of the most important things you can do when you are looking for a replacement is to visually inspect the PCB that you have versus the picture online of the replacement you are considering. They need to look the same even if there are the differences in firmware revisions or OEM part numbers, you should be visually replacing a PCB that looks like the one you have.

Configuring a replacement Hot Tub Circuit Board (PCB)

When you get a new PCB, you are more than likely going to need to configure it. Most PCBs have a number of different modes and setups that the can operate in. For this, you will need to manual or spec sheet to guide you.

For things like DIP switches, most of the time you can copy the settings from your original circuit board.

You may need to move jumpers or even wires to configure voltages – the key here is that you read the schematic and don’t expect the PCB to just work out of the box – it usually doesn’t.

Troubleshooting a Hot Tub Circuit Board (PCB)

Here are some common things you will see when you replace a PCB on a hot tub.

You press the buttons on the topside control and they don’t control the right parts (pumps or blower etc) – this is a mode configuration thing and you will either need to change some DIP switches on the PCB or an internal or low level programming mode on the topside control. Check the manual for how to do this.

To check this, unplug all of your kit – heater, pumps, blower and then turn on the PCB. If it trips with nothing plugged in, usually the voltage is incorrectly set and what is happening is that live current is being sent to the ground – because you have 4 wires into the PCB rather than 3. Current on the ground loop causes the trip. Check the settings to make sure it is configures for 230V.

It might not trip until you physically turn on a pump or a blower.