Control, BWG VS501Z, P1, P2 or Bl, Oz, Lt, 5.5kW, 115v/230v, Duplex | 54217-Z

💧 Control, BWG VS501Z, P1, P2 or Bl, Oz, Lt, 5.5kW, 115v/230v, Duplex

Made by Balboa Water Group, manufacturer part number 54217-Z.

Balboa Water Group VS501Z Control SystemFeatures:

• 115/230v Pump 1 circuit
• 115/230v Pump 2 or Blower circuit
• 115/230v Ozone circuit
• 115/230v Circ Pump circuit (30GPM minimum)
• 1.4/5.5kW heater
• 12v spa light circuit
• Patented M7™ technology
• Plumb on pressure or vacuum side
• Component cords included
• Control panel included
• US & Canadian safety approvals

The Value Series (VS) family of Hot Tub Control Systems were designed using Balboa’s patented M7™ temperature and flow sensor technology and a new universal control platform. The systems have a plastic enclosure to eliminate water intrusion. Connectors are built onto the circuit board minimizing wires and simplifying service. The different models have controls for a single two-speed pump or an additional blower or pump. All models feature a convertible 115/230v power supply, a 1.4/5.5kW heater and can support mini, duplex, or standard digital control panels.

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⚡ Balboa VS501Z Spa Control with 5.5kW Heater and Lite Duplex Digital Panel — 54217-Z

A genuine Balboa Water Group VS501Z spa control with a 1.4/5.5kW heater, supplied with a Lite Duplex Digital topside (VL403-type, part 54104). It runs pump 1, pump 2 or a blower, ozone, a circulation pump and a 12V light, on 115V or 230V.

✨ Key Features

• ✅ Balboa M7 temperature and water-flow sensing
• ✅ Can be plumbed on the pressure or vacuum side
• ✅ US and Canadian safety approvals

⚙️ Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Manufacturer	Balboa Water Group
System Model	VS501Z
Outputs	Pump 1, Pump 2 or Blower, Ozone, Circulation pump, 12V light
Heater	1.4kW (115V) / 5.5kW (230V)
Supply Voltage	115V or 230V, 4-wire
Circulation Pump	Yes, 30 GPM minimum
Topside Included	Lite Duplex Digital (part 54104)
Cords	Component cords included
Compatible Topside Panels	Panel type Models VL panels VL200 (A3 ON), VL401 (A3 OFF), VL403 (A3 OFF) A3 ON / OFF = set the pack’s DIP switch A3 this way for that panel Not for: TP, spaTouch or ML panels (these are for Balboa BP and EL packs)

✅ Check Before You Order

• 📍 Check the model on your existing spa pack label (inside the equipment bay) and match it to this listing, not the brand name on the tub.
• 📍 Check your topside against the Compatible Topside Panels list above. If you are keeping your existing panel, it needs to be on that list.
• 📍 Turn off the power at the breaker before any work. If you are not confident with spa wiring, use a qualified electrician.
• 📍 Not sure? Send us photos of your pack label, board and topside, and we will confirm the right part.

📥 Downloads and Resources

📄 Balboa 500Z-Series operation guide (PDF) — start-up, filter cycles and panel functions for VS and GS 500Z to 521Z systems with VL200 to VL406 panels

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