Balboa TP200T Topside Control: Your Hot Tub’s Command Center

Introduction

As an experienced hot tub enthusiast and parts supplier, I’m excited to introduce you to the Balboa TP200T Topside Control. This sleek and efficient control panel is designed to give you effortless command over your hot tub experience. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your existing system or replace a worn-out control panel, the TP200T is an excellent choice for compatibility and ease of use.

Product Overview

The Balboa TP200T is more than just a control panel – it’s the nerve center of your hot tub. With its intuitive touch interface and clear display, you’ll have all the essential functions at your fingertips. Let’s dive into what makes this topside control a must-have for your spa.

Key Features

1. User-Friendly Interface: The TP200T boasts a simple yet effective button configuration, featuring dedicated controls for temperature, jets, lighting, and auxiliary functions.
2. Clear Display: Equipped with a Serial Standard style screen, you’ll enjoy easy-to-read information with 4 large digits and scrolling text, keeping you informed about your hot tub’s status at a glance.
3. Compact Design: With its modest dimensions, this control panel fits seamlessly into most hot tub designs without compromising on functionality.
4. Versatile Compatibility: Designed to work with Balboa BP Series control systems, including popular models like the BP601 and BP2100.

Detailed Specifications

To help you make an informed decision, I’ve compiled a comprehensive specifications table for the Balboa TP200T Topside Control:

Specification	Detail
Type	Topside control / Touch panel
Manufacturer	Balboa
Power	12V
Compatible Systems	Balboa BP Series (e.g., BP601, BP2100)
Button Configuration	TEMP, JETS, LIGHT, AUX
Connections	4 black plastic pins in grid formation
Display	Serial Standard style, 4 large digits, scrolling text
Length	110 mm
Height	40 mm
Included Accessories	Overlay

Documentation

• balboa user guide
• Tp200 cutout template

Installation and Compatibility

The Balboa TP200T is designed for straightforward installation, making it an ideal choice for DIY enthusiasts and professional installers alike. Its 4-pin connection system ensures a secure and reliable link to your hot tub’s control pack.

Compatible with Balboa BP Series control systems, this topside control seamlessly integrates with many popular hot tub setups. If you’re unsure about compatibility with your specific model, feel free to reach out, and I’ll be happy to assist you in determining if the TP200T is the right fit for your hot tub.

Enhancing Your Hot Tub Experience

By choosing the Balboa TP200T, you’re not just replacing a part – you’re upgrading your entire hot tub experience. The intuitive controls allow you to adjust temperature, activate jets, control lighting, and manage auxiliary features with ease. The clear, easy-to-read display keeps you informed about water temperature and system status, ensuring your hot tub is always ready for a relaxing soak.

Durability and Design

Crafted by Balboa, a trusted name in hot tub components, the TP200T is built to withstand the harsh environments often encountered around hot tubs. Its sleek design not only looks great but also resists water splashes and humidity, ensuring longevity and reliable performance.

Conclusion

The Balboa TP200T Topside Control is a fantastic choice for hot tub owners looking for a reliable, user-friendly interface to manage their spa. Its compatibility with popular Balboa systems, coupled with its clear display and intuitive controls, makes it an excellent investment in your hot tub’s functionality and your overall relaxation experience.

Remember, a well-maintained hot tub starts with quality components. The TP200T is designed to provide you with years of trouble-free operation, allowing you to focus on what really matters – enjoying your hot tub to the fullest.

If you have any questions about the Balboa TP200T or need assistance with selecting the right components for your hot tub, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Your perfect hot tub experience is just a few clicks away!

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.