A spa controller runs the spa's pump,
blower, and heater.
Most spa controllers have the heater built into them, so the spa controller is also the spa heater.
The brain of an electronic spa controller is a circuit board.
The circuit board is the most expensive component in a spa controller. Replacement circuit boards
are typically priced at hundreds of dollars, and sometimes exceed the cost of replacing the entire
spa controller.
Unless your controller is under warranty or maybe just barely out of the warranty period,
it's not a good bet to replace a bad circuit board. Circuit boards
that have worked for a couple of years tend not to go bad just by themselves. Instead, something
has caused them to go bad. And whatever that is, it's not being fixed by replacing the circuit board.
Consequently, the life expectancy of a replaced circuit board is typically less than that of a new spa controller.
Spa circuit boards tend not to do well in environments of extreme changes in heat and humidity.
If you are having repeated circuit board problems,
consider switching to a pneumatic spa controller.
If you need to replace a circuit board, see our replacement
spa circuit boards.
Unless something simple on your controller has broken - such as a mechanical switch
or a timer - we recommend simply replacing the broken
controller. And if the rest of your equipment is more than 8 years old, we recommend
replacing the entire spa pack.
We carry both pneumatic (air-control)
and electronic (digital) spa controllers.
We carry our own Spa Guts brand of controllers, and several of the most common
controllers that came originally installed, for customers who want the simplicity of a direct swap out.
Most older and budget spas came originally equipped with pneumatic controllers.
If you're replacing the controller and having to get out of the tub and open up the
equipment access panel to adjust the spa's temperature really bothers you, now is the
time to switch to a more convenient electronic spa controller that comes with a digital topside panel.
Although electronic spa controllers are more convenient and they cost only slightly more
than our pneumatic spa controllers, for most people the pneumatic spa controller is the better choice.
Pneumatic spa controllers are simpler and less prone to problems. Internal parts within a Pneumatic spa
controller can be individually removed and replaced. Electronic spa controllers are run
by electronic circuit boards. The entire circuit board needs to be replaced if something fails. On the other
hand, electronic spa controllers provide more features and full control with the digital topside panel.
SpaGuts brand Spa Controller VS500Z, is powered by Balboa Water Group, but offers an upgraded 2 year warranty instead of the standard 1 year warranty provided on Balboa labeled components. ... More
SpaGuts brand Spa Controller VS501Z, is powered by Balboa Water Group, but offers an upgraded 2 year warranty instead of the standard 1 year warranty provided on Balboa labeled components. ... More
SpaGuts brand Spa Controller VS510SZ, is powered by Balboa Water Group, but offers an upgraded 2 year warranty instead of the standard 1 year warranty provided on Balboa labeled components. ... More
SpaGuts brand CS6200 Series Electronic Spa Controller with a Flo-Thru 5.5KW Heater and Topside Panel. Select a fixed position heater or a movable heater. ... More
Pneumatic controllers have been around since the first home spas and continue to
remain popular due to their lower cost, simplicity, and reliability. ... More
The SpaGuts 220V 3-Wire CS6000 Series Pneumatic Spa Controller requires only Line 1, Line 2 and Ground for power connection. No Neutral required. Select a Single or Dual Pump Controller. ... More
SpaGuts Top of the Line CS9700 M-Series Electronic Spa Controller with
10-button LCD Topside Panel. Available with a Fixed Position Heater or a
Slider/Remote Heater. ... More
SpaGuts Top of the Line CS9700 M-Series Electronic Spa Controller with
10-button LCD Topside Panel and a Detached Low-Flo Canister Heater.
This controller can operate up to 3 Pumps. ... More
The Balboa Spa Controller VS500Z is configurable. Internal component circuits are setup to work with your existing pump and ozone, so you don't have to do any internal wiring. ... More
The Balboa Spa Controller VS501Z is configurable. Internal component circuits are setup to work with your existing pump, blower and ozone, so you don't have to do any internal wiring. ... More
The Balboa Spa Controller VS510SZ is configurable. Internal component circuits are setup to work with your existing pumps, blower and ozone, so you don't have to do any internal wiring. ... More
The Balboa Spa Controller VS520SZ is configuratble. Internal component circuits are setup to work with your existing pumps, blower and ozone, so you don't have to do any internal wiring. ... More
Advanced electronics! Water Resistance! Aeware by Gecko IN.XE Controller Kit with Topside Panel IN.K450 and 220V 2-speed Pump IN.LINK Cord, 220V 1-speed Pump IN.LINK Cord, 110V Blower IN. ... More
The Keys Backyard Spa Controller, OEM Part Number 53794, is an Obsolete spa controller manufactured by Balboa Instruments. This controller operates one 2 speed pump, a 12V light, and an ozone. ... More
SpaGuts HT style Pneumatic Controller with ABS Heater. Comes with a 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANY compared to others only offering a 1 Year Warranty amd without or limited support and service. ... More
Hydro Quips HT style Pneumatic Controller with ABS Heater. Comes with a 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANY compared to others only offering a 1 Year Warranty amd without or limited support and service. ... More
Outdoor rated electronic spa controller with 11KW Heater by Hydro Quip. This controller will operate up to 3 pumps and a blower, and provides fast heat. ... More
Replacement HT-1000-Y2K Heat Transfer Controller by Len Gordon. This
controller includes a 15ft corded GFCI.
Note: Works with the Micro-Topside Y2K. ... More
Dream Maker Spas Mach 7 Control Box, with 14ft GFCI and Sensors, 110V, 60Hz, part number 462005RS. This is a heat transfer unit that operates one pump and a light. ... More
Dream Maker Spas
$419.95
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