Balboa VL801D Touch Panel: Elevate Your Hot Tub Experience

**Please note, this no longer comes with an overlay

If you need an overlay, you can find these here

Introduction

As a dedicated hot tub enthusiast and spare parts supplier, I’m thrilled to introduce you to the Balboa VL801D Touch Panel. This state-of-the-art control panel is designed to revolutionize your hot tub experience, offering intuitive control and enhanced functionality.

Product Overview

The Balboa VL801D Touch Panel is a premium topside control unit that combines sleek design with user-friendly operation. Manufactured by Balboa, a leader in hot tub technology, this touch panel is compatible with a wide range of hot tub systems, making it a versatile choice for many spa owners.

Key Features

Advanced Touch Interface

The VL801D boasts a hi-tech LCD large face screen that displays component symbols clearly. This intuitive interface allows for effortless control of your hot tub’s functions, even in low light conditions.

Comprehensive Control Options

With a well-thought-out button configuration, you have complete command over your hot tub experience:

• TIME: Set and display the current time
• MODE: Switch between different operational modes
• WARM/COOL: Precise temperature control
• BLOWER: Manage air blower functions
• JETS 1 & 2: Control multiple jet systems
• LIGHT: Adjust your hot tub’s lighting

Wide Compatibility

This touch panel is designed to work seamlessly with various control systems, including:

• GS501DZ, GS510DZ, GS511DZ, GS523DZ
• M3TUV, Elite M7
• Spaform SF273
• And many more from brands like Catalina, Hydrospa, Aegean, Hot Tubs Direct, Leisurerite, and DIY tubs by Hindhead Hot Tubs

Easy Installation

The VL801D uses a standard telephone cord style connection, making installation a breeze for most hot tub models.

Enhanced Functionality

Time Functions

Keep track of your relaxation time with built-in time display and setting capabilities.

Advanced Error Message Display

Stay informed about your hot tub’s status with the panel’s advanced error message system, allowing for quick troubleshooting and maintenance.

Sleek Design

With its compact dimensions (187mm length x 83mm height), the VL801D adds a touch of modern elegance to your hot tub without being obtrusive.

Why Choose the Balboa VL801D?

1. Reliability: Balboa’s reputation for quality ensures a long-lasting, dependable product.
2. User-Friendly: The intuitive touch interface makes controlling your hot tub a pleasure.
3. Versatility: Compatible with a wide range of hot tub systems, it’s likely to fit your setup.
4. Advanced Features: From time functions to error displays, it offers more than just basic controls.
5. Aesthetic Appeal: Its sleek design complements any hot tub decor.

Specifications Table

Specification	Detail
Type	Topside control, touch panel
Manufacturer	Balboa
Power	12V
Screen	Hi-Tec LCD large face screen
Button Configuration	TIME, MODE, WARM, COOL, BLOWER, JETS 1, LIGHT, JETS 2
Connection Type	Telephone cord style
Length	187 mm
Height	83 mm
Additional	Overlay included

Documentation

• VL series
• cutout template

Installation and Support

While the Balboa VL801D is designed for easy installation, I recommend consulting your hot tub’s manual or a professional for the best results. If you have any questions about compatibility or installation, feel free to reach out, and I’ll be happy to assist you.

Conclusion

The Balboa VL801D Touch Panel is more than just a control unit; it’s an upgrade to your entire hot tub experience. With its advanced features, wide compatibility, and user-friendly design, it’s an excellent choice for hot tub owners looking to enhance their relaxation time.

Upgrade your hot tub control system today and discover the difference that intuitive, responsive controls can make to your spa experience!

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.