Balboa MVP240 4 Button Controller: Elevate Your Hot Tub Experience

Introduction

As a dedicated hot tub enthusiast and spare parts specialist, I’m excited to introduce you to the Balboa MVP240 4 Button Controller. This sleek and efficient topside control panel is designed to enhance your hot tub experience, providing easy access to essential functions with just a touch of a button.

Key Features

Intuitive 4-Button Layout

The MVP240 boasts a user-friendly interface with four strategically placed buttons:

1. BLOWER: Control your hot tub’s air blower for invigorating bubble action
2. JETS: Adjust the water jets for the perfect massage intensity
3. TEMP: easily manage your hot tub’s temperature
4. LIGHT: Set the mood with lighting controls

Clear LCD Display

Featuring a basic 3-digit LCD screen, the MVP240 provides clear and concise information about your hot tub’s status. You’ll always be in the know about temperature settings and operational modes.

Wide Compatibility

I’ve found that the Balboa MVP240 is incredibly versatile, compatible with a range of Balboa control systems including:

• GS500
• GS500Z
• GS501
• GS501Z
• Duplex Control Systems and more

It’s also a perfect fit for various hot tub brands, including Perry Perry and others.

Easy Installation

With its standard telephone cord style RJ45 connection, the MVP240 is a breeze to install. Whether you’re replacing an old control panel or upgrading your current setup, this controller integrates seamlessly into your hot tub system.

Durability and Design

Crafted by Balboa, a trusted name in hot tub components, the MVP240 is built to last. Its compact dimensions (134 mm length x 49 mm height) make it an ideal fit for most hot tub configurations without compromising on functionality or style.

What’s Included

When you purchase the Balboa MVP240 4 Button Controller, you’ll receive the control panel complete with the overlay included. This means you’re getting a ready-to-install solution that will have your hot tub up and running in no time.

Specifications Table

Feature	Specification
Type of Product	Topside control, touch panel or touch pad
Manufacturer	Balboa
Power	12V
Compatible Systems	GS500, GS500Z, GS501, GS501Z, Duplex Control Systems and more
Compatible Hot Tubs	Perry Perry and more
Button Configuration	BLOWER, JETS, TEMP, and LIGHT
Connection Type	Telephone cord style RJ45
Display	LCD, basic 3 digit style
Dimensions	Length: 134 mm, Height: 49 mm
Included Accessories	Overlay

Documentation

• Cutout Template
• balboa user guide

Why Choose the Balboa MVP240?

As someone who’s worked with numerous hot tub controllers, I can confidently say that the Balboa MVP240 stands out for its simplicity and reliability. It provides all the essential functions you need without overwhelming you with unnecessary complexity.

The clear LCD screen and intuitive button layout make it easy for anyone to operate, whether you’re a hot tub veteran or new to the spa life. Plus, its compatibility with a wide range of systems means it’s likely to be a perfect fit for your setup.

Conclusion

Upgrading your hot tub with the Balboa MVP240 4 Button Controller is a smart choice for anyone looking to enhance their spa experience. Its user-friendly design, wide compatibility, and reliable performance make it an excellent investment for your home spa.

Remember, a great hot tub experience starts with quality components. The MVP240 is just one of many top-notch spare parts I offer to help you maintain and improve your hot tub. Feel free to browse my other products or reach out if you have any questions about finding the perfect parts for your spa setup.

Balboa BP Spa Packs

If you have a “BP” spa pack, you will find the name and model on the label, then you can use any of the “TP” range of topside controls, TP400, TP600 etc etc.

 

You can also use any of the “Spa Touch” graphical controllers on your Spa Pack. Spa Touch comes in versions 1-3 with 4 to be released very soon as well as the new “mini”.

 

The BP Spa Pack made things nice and easy so when you are replacing your topside control with one of these, it is straight forward enough.

 

Balboa VS & GS Spa Packs.

 

If you have an older hot tub that you are keeping alive with new parts, then the chances are you have an older spa pack in there too. This is where it gets a little more complicated in terms of compatibility.

 

Two of the popular models are the VS which stands for Value Series and was supplied to a lot of OEMs (manufacturers for hot tubs) to go into their tubs. Likewise, the GS (global series) was the same. Lots of different rebranded options, different names, but at the heart of things are these two packs.

 

What is key on these two models, is the combination of letters and numbers that make up the model number on the Spa Pack.

 

The VL range of topside controls was designed for both of these spa pack ranges; however, there are some “rules” we need to abide by in terms of compatibility.

 

VL Panels ending in D work with VS/GS systems ending in DZ

VL Panels ending in S work with VS/GS systems ending in SZ

The rest of the VL Panels work with VS/GS systems ending in Z (not SZ or DZ)

 

For example, a Spa Pack model VS501SZ would work nicely with a Topside that is model VL620S. However, that same topside control would not work with a spa pack model VS501Z. The connections are the same, it would plug in, but would not respond at all.

 

Another example, a Balboa GS500Z spa pack would work with the VL406T or the VL401 but would not work with the VL702S.

 

You get the patters. Topside ends in S or D, matches to Spa Pack ending in SZ (for S) or DZ (for D).

 

 

Balboa EL & GL Spa Packs

 

Before the birth of the BP range, the EL and GL Spa Packs did have some level of standardisation in terms of the topside controls.

 

All of the “ML” range of Balboa Topside Controls are designed to work with the EL and GL range of spa packs. They actually look very similar to the TP range, they just have a different type of connection to plug into the Spa Pack.