Balboa Mood EFX Lighting

Balboa MoodEFX Spa Lighting Guide

MoodEFX 22 and MoodEFX 7 are digital, color-changing LED lights designed for hot tubs and spas. They create rich, saturated colors, animated light shows, and dramatic color-changing effects without moving parts.

Because MoodEFX lights produce little noise and very low heat buildup, they are designed for long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance.

Use this guide to compare MoodEFX products, lighting accessories, installation benefits, show settings, and specifications.

MoodEFX Lighting Benefits

Easy Installation

MoodEFX string lights reduce installation steps. The interference fixture can be installed from inside the tub or from the rear of the waterfall. For traditional installations, a lens fixture with a nut is also available.

Easy Synchronization

Built-in intelligence delivers pre-programmed light shows and helps keep lights synchronized. Cycling the power lets the lights sync without complicated procedures.

Energy Efficient LED Design

MoodEFX lights use long-life LEDs with low power consumption, minimal heat buildup, and no moving parts.

Set the Mood With Built-In Light Shows

Slow Color Wash

Colors transition gracefully through the color wheel. Each color cycle takes approximately 3 minutes.

Fast Color Wash

Colors transition quickly from color to color through the color wheel. Each color cycle takes approximately 1 minute.

Slow Random Color

Colors slowly step or jump from one color to the next in random order. Each color lasts approximately 10 to 15 seconds.

Fast Random Color

Colors quickly step or jump from one color to the next in random order. Each color lasts approximately 5 seconds.

High Speed Random Color

A rapid series of intense flashes using varying colored light.

Cross Fade

Colors cycle back and forth between blue and green. The full cycle lasts approximately 1 minute.

Fixed Color

Static display of a single color, including white, pink, red, light green, dark green, lavender, light blue, and dark blue.

MoodEFX Family Highlights

  • Set your own mood with multiple light show options.
  • Reduce installation time with simplified light fixtures.
  • Synchronize lights by cycling the power.
  • Use energy efficient, long-life LEDs.
  • Coordinate multiple lights together for a more polished spa lighting experience.

MoodEFX 22 vs. MoodEFX 7 Specifications

Specification MoodEFX 22 MoodEFX 7
Material No. 23138 22798
Color Range Thousands of colors
Light Source Variable intensity color LEDs
Input Voltage 9-14 VAC
Power Requirements 200mA @ 12VAC 120mA @ 12VAC
Power Consumption 2.5 W 1.5 W
Connectors Bi-pin connectors Bi-pin connectors
Temperature Range & Humidity -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C), 0-95% non-condensing
Fixtures 12V wedge base 12V wedge base
Shows & Mood Settings 13 light shows including slow color wash, fast color wash, slow random color, fast random color, high speed random color, and cross fade
Fixed Colors White, pink, red, light green, dark green, lavender, light blue, and dark blue
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