Balboa M7 Control Systems are the most advanced spa controls ever developed. Balboa created the first reliable electronic spa control nearly twenty years ago and M7 technology is the biggest breakthrough since. By coupling our unique, patented software and design with state-of-the-art materials, M7 technology provides you a more reliable system that is less expensive to install and maintain. M7 controls are intended to accommodate the most demanding new spa designs and advanced water temperature management into the new millennium.
If you have a hot tub/spa, there will come a time when you will need to replace your spa heater. It is an inevitability with owning a hot tub. Generally speaking, this comes about every three to five years. This article assumes that you have already determined that the spa heater or spa element needs replacing. Generally this is the case when you have a "dry fire", where the heater is running and no water is flowing through it. That will generally kill the heating element (even if the thermostat and flow switches are working properly), and thus the need to read this article. There are many other issues that can arise that will cause the heater to fail and the need to replace it. A dry fire is one of the more common problems that we experience with hot tub/spa owners.
One of the more difficult tasks in any bath or spa project is repairing or replacing parts. Bath & spa pumps are definitely a more difficult task if you are unfamiliar with how the process works or the products necessary to complete your project. Over the years, Balboa Water Group has made a large number of the pumps in the industry. In face, they have made several hundred. Throughout that process, they have also discontinued and replaced a large number of those pumps as well. We have listed the various Balboa pumps that are currently made below. You will also find a link to our BALBOA PUMP CROSS REFERENCE, which should help you determine which pump you will need to replace your existing pump. Additionally, we have also included some links to help you better understand the pump terminology as well as some of the parts that go with your pump.
Finding the right heater for your system is imperative in properly repairing your spa control system. Generally speaking, you can find the proper part number from the label located on your heater housing. If it is a Balboa Water Group heater, which will be covered here on this page, the heater number will be on the label which should look something like the following:
Hot Tub water chemistry is often an illusive cross between magic and a proper balance of chemicals in your water. We have developed a small list of commonly asked questions about your water chemistry. In addition, you can also view ourHot Tub Water Chemistry Guidefor additional information. If your question is directly related to a product that you need assistance with, please feel free to give one of our customer service specialists a call at:800-918-9143, or click our chat button during normal business hours.