Know Whether Hot Tub Heaters Are Universal or Not

 

Without a heater, a hot tub is just a tiny swimming pool. Hot tub heaters not just make your hot tub’s water warm & comforting but also be dependable irrespective of the outside temperature.

From those on their pursuit for a replacement heater, we often get the question, “are hot tub heaters universal?” The simple answer to this query is yes & no. There’re numerous hot tub manufacturers operating in the market but when it comes to electronic hot tub manufacturers there are only a few. As there’s limited number of electronic hot tub manufacturers some of the parts become universal between brands.

Here at Northern Lights, we carry all replacement Balboa spa heaters directly from the manufacturer. So, the no part of “are hot tub heaters universal” is that if you don’t presently have a balboa spa heater in your hot tub then you most probably are not going to be able to put in a Balboa heater. In the majority of scenarios the plumbing or connection is not going to be the same.

What are the replaceable part of a hot tub heater?

• Copper strap –This work to supply power from the circuit board to the heater.
• Pressure switch – This replaceable part is designed to ensure that there’s ample pressure or flow through the heater while it’s running. In the event the pressure or flow is not sufficient, then it’ll shut down the heater.
• Heating element – Like the hot water heater of your home, the hot tub’s heating element can also decay and lose its capability to complete a circuit.
• Heater split nut – The heater split nut is what affixes the heater to your PVC plumbing lines.
• Heater gasket O-ring – The heater gasket O-ring is placed in-between the heater split nut and the PVC plumbing.

How to obtain a replacement for your hot tub heater?

When a hot tub heater goes bad it’s generally because of a major component breakdown within the assembly. To ascertain that you’re going to be ordering the right heater, all balboa spa heaters consist of a v/n or s/n number placed on the tag. This number is usually a five-digit number that starts with 5. You can easily find the number located beneath the bar code on the heater label.

When you want to replace your existing malfunctioning heater just ensure that the size, kilowatts and the connections of the heater are spot-on. Matching up that v/n or s/n number is the simplest way to do so.